Weird War Tales is a war comic book title with supernatural overtones published by DC Comics. It was published from September - October 1971 to June 1983.
Publication history
The original title ran for 12 years and 124 issues.[1] It was an anthology series that told war stories with horror, mystery, fantasy and science fiction elements.[2] Changes in the Comics Code Authority made the use of horror elements possible.[3] The first seven issues were reprinted material. Each issue beginning with issue #8 was hosted by Death, usually depicted as a skeleton dressed in a different military uniform each issue. The title's name was inspired by editor Joe Orlando.[4]