Capt. Savage and His Leatherneck Raiders #16 (1969 Marvel) VF | Final Issue | Bronze Age War Comic

Capt. Savage and His Leatherneck Raiders #16
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: September 1969
Writer: Gary Friedrich
Artist: Dick Ayers (pencils), Syd Shores (inks)
Condition: VF (Very Fine)

This listing is for Captain Savage and His Leatherneck Raiders #16, published by Marvel Comics in September 1969. This is the final issue of the series, making it especially collectible for fans of Marvel’s war comics and Silver/Bronze Age transitions.

About the Series:

Spinning out of Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, the Captain Savage series ran from 1968–1969. It followed Captain Simon Savage and his Leatherneck Raiders, a hard-hitting commando unit taking on dangerous missions across the Pacific front in WWII.

Combining Marvel’s signature action storytelling with the grit of classic war comics, the series holds a special place in Marvel’s Silver Age lineup.

Issue #16 Highlights:

• Final issue of the series (last appearance in this solo run)

• Written by Gary Friedrich (Sgt. Fury, Ghost Rider)

• Art by Dick Ayers with inks by Syd Shores

• Classic WWII military action with Savage’s final mission

Collector Appeal:

• Final issue status makes it a key collectible

• Part of Marvel’s Silver-to-Bronze Age transition (1969)

• Related to Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos

• Perfect for war comic enthusiasts and Marvel completists

Condition Notes:

• Condition: VF (Very Fine)

• Presents well with strong cover colors and gloss

• Light wear consistent with grade (small spine ticks, minor corner/edge stress)

• Clean interiors, tight staples

• Bagged & boarded, stored in a smoke-free collection

This issue marks the end of Captain Savage and His Leatherneck Raiders, making it both historically significant and highly desirable for collectors of Marvel war comics and Silver/Bronze Age transitions.

Each comic’s value has been verified through the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide (VFM) for collector accuracy and market confidence.