War And Peacemaker!

In many ways Peacemaker has become the most successful of the Action-Heroes DC picked up from Charlton. Blue Beetle rivals him having produced more than a few comics and one movie, but Peacemaker has taken part in one movie and has produced two seasons of a TV series. The focus, or at least part of it, this month will be on Christopher Smith, The Peacemaker. Originally created by Joe Gill and artist Pat Boyette, the original hero is near and dear to my heart. The version DC has developed has its devotees, but it's a substantially altered hero. I want to do some comparison of the two versions later in the month. 

 

The Peacemaker debuted in the pages of The Fightin' 5. This series by Joe Gill and artists Bill Montes and Ernie Bache was featured five rugged heroes in the Blackhawk vein who battled the Red Menace as well as other more exotic threats to world security. 

Also look for more THUNDER Agents action this month as Steve Ditko continues to contribute to the Tower brand. There's not going to be too much Ditko this month, but the great artist will make a special appearance later this week. 

So, this month, we explore those who fight wars, but who hope for peace. 

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