Tell It to the Marines #1

"Operation Petticoat" kicks off in 1952 with a wartime odd couple: the boisterous, brash Marines Spike and Bat, drawn with bold energy by Jack Sparling, whose playful rivalry and sharp-eyed charm bring the Korean front to life. Sent behind enemy lines on a mission with a twist, they’re tasked with retrieving intel hidden in the hem of a dress—left by a dying agent—and find themselves escorting his spirited granddaughter, Lotus Blossom, through perilous terrain. With plenty of banter, mischievous antics, and a dash of wartime romance, the story unfolds with a mix of grit and humor, all rendered in Sparling’s distinctive, dynamic style. The cover by Jack Sparling captures the duo’s swagger and the girl’s grace in one bold, memorable image.