Weird War Tales #97

Weird War Tales number 97 was published by DC Comics in March 1981, during a period when the publisher’s anthology-style horror and war comics were beginning to wane in popularity. The series was known for its mix of combat-focused storytelling and supernatural elements, often featuring the ongoing narrative threads of The Creature Commandos, a group of monstrous soldiers led by a human officer. This specific issue features cover art by Joe Kubert, who was highly regarded for his visceral and kinetic depictions of warfare, lending a gritty aesthetic to the publication's surrealist themes.

The interior stories continue the thematic exploration of the 'weird' in wartime, a staple of the title’s mid-run identity. Like many issues of this era, it relied on a rotating cast of writers and artists who prioritized atmospheric short-form storytelling over traditional heroic tropes. While the series eventually concluded its initial run a few years later, issue 97 remains a representative example of DC’s effort to bridge the gap between their historical military comics and the dark fantasy sensibilities that were gaining traction within the industry at the time.