#27

Synopsis

Rip's paratroopers are lured to a South pacific island where the Japanese have apparently set up an airfield. When they arrive, they discover it's a fake. The Japanese escape after capturing Rip. He learns their plan was to lure the paratroopers into the jungle, where they would be infected with germ warfare. With the help of a native girl, he gets some of the antidote and radioes his platoon to rescue them.

Credits

Script

Bob Webb, Morgan Hawkins, Chuck Walker, John Campbell, Tom Tracy

Pencils

Dan Zolnerowich, Ruben Moreira, Nick Cardy, Lee Elias, Art Peddy, Rafael Astarita, Bob Webb

Inks

Dan Zolnerowich, Ruben Moreira, Nick Cardy, Lee Elias, Art Peddy, Al Feldstein, Rafael Astarita, Bob Webb, Jack Kamen

Characters

• Rita Farrar
• Señorita Rio