What do you think?
Rate this book
Showcase Presents: The Haunted Tank #2
Showcase Presents: The Haunted Tank, Vol. 2
Presents a series of stories in which the ghost of Civil War General J.E.B. Stuart mysteriously appears to help his namesake, Sergeant Jeb Stuart, and his tank crew successfully defeat threatening Nazis.
560 pages, Paperback
First published June 17, 2008
2 people are currently reading
45 people want to read
About the author
Robert Kanigher
584 books8 followersSee also as Bob Kanigher
One of the most prolific writers in comics, particularly in the Silver Age. He took over scripting duties on Wonder Woman after William Moulton Marston's death, and handled the character's transition from the Golden to the Silver Age. He also created Barry Allen, the second Flash, for editor Julius Schwartz's superhero revival of 1956, as well as writing and editing DC's pioneering war titles.
His creations include Sgt. Rock, the Unknown Soldier, Barry Allen, Ragman, the Losers, Black Canary, the Metal Men, Poison Ivy, Enemy Ace, the Suicide Squad, and Rex the Wonder Dog.
One of the most prolific writers in comics, particularly in the Silver Age. He took over scripting duties on Wonder Woman after William Moulton Marston's death, and handled the character's transition from the Golden to the Silver Age. He also created Barry Allen, the second Flash, for editor Julius Schwartz's superhero revival of 1956, as well as writing and editing DC's pioneering war titles.
His creations include Sgt. Rock, the Unknown Soldier, Barry Allen, Ragman, the Losers, Black Canary, the Metal Men, Poison Ivy, Enemy Ace, the Suicide Squad, and Rex the Wonder Dog.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
June 27, 2019
The Haunted Tank is a strange concept that worked very well, for years. Ideally suited for an 8-12 page story, the feature gets a bit repetitive when read one right after another.
A Yankee, named Jeb Stuart drives a tank haunted by the Confederate general's ghost. He gives them hints of what is to come, and the tank driver tries to figure out the hints.
My favorite of Mlle Marie's suitors.
A pretty good book in a genre that has almost disappeared.
A Yankee, named Jeb Stuart drives a tank haunted by the Confederate general's ghost. He gives them hints of what is to come, and the tank driver tries to figure out the hints.
My favorite of Mlle Marie's suitors.
A pretty good book in a genre that has almost disappeared.
December 22, 2022
In this volume we see an evolution in both the stories and the art. The stories get a little less wordy and the writing seems sharper, and with the art we begin to see two page spreads and more. Russ Heath does most of the art but we also see Sam Glanzman, Joe Kubert and others. This title had some of the best war artists of all time.
I had always thought that the other crew members had started to see the ghost by now, but it's still just the leader that keeps seeing him.
Overall this is an unusual concept but it works.
I had always thought that the other crew members had started to see the ghost by now, but it's still just the leader that keeps seeing him.
Overall this is an unusual concept but it works.
October 24, 2019
Ahh, what good clean fun! This certainly brought back memories of my childhood when I was actually reading these comic books "live". The stories are nostalgic in a way, and read of simpler times when the bad guys were obviously bad and the good guys were amazing heroes.
Adulthood has reduced some of the shine from these tales, and my artwork appreciation has somewhat been altered, but I still enjoyed seeing these again. The plots can be comically bad, if the cover didn't give that away. I mean really, unless they were going to break for tea, I'm thinking the Germans would have killed off these knuckleheads long before they got the part installed and re-manned the tank. Curse reality!
Thankfully, 6 year olds cannot see the plot holes and are just wanting to play soldiers and war with their friends. These comics fueled our imagination. We didn't want to know if they were cross dressers, or alcoholics, or beat their wives... we just knew they were good guys killing Nazis. Ahh, the simple times.
Adulthood has reduced some of the shine from these tales, and my artwork appreciation has somewhat been altered, but I still enjoyed seeing these again. The plots can be comically bad, if the cover didn't give that away. I mean really, unless they were going to break for tea, I'm thinking the Germans would have killed off these knuckleheads long before they got the part installed and re-manned the tank. Curse reality!
Thankfully, 6 year olds cannot see the plot holes and are just wanting to play soldiers and war with their friends. These comics fueled our imagination. We didn't want to know if they were cross dressers, or alcoholics, or beat their wives... we just knew they were good guys killing Nazis. Ahh, the simple times.
April 24, 2020
This compilation of stories from G.I. Combat is far more than just a bunch of action-packed war tales. It’s a sobering, very human look at soldiers’ lives and the self-sacrifice, courage, and camaraderie they display. It’s also an unflinching look at the horror of war. One story about the Holocaust and the death camps is heartbreaking. And there are stories about the toll war takes on civilians as well.
April 22, 2024
Come for Kanigher's crazy writing, stay for Joe Kubert's art. Also, no one ever thought to ask the question, 'Why the ghost of a Confederate general would accompany and help a Yankee tank commander fight Nazis?' You'd think a Confederate general would sympathise with the Nazis!
That aside, these stories while entertaining tend to get repetitive but they're short, silly and fun.
That aside, these stories while entertaining tend to get repetitive but they're short, silly and fun.
August 22, 2025
The wild tank ride continues. Will the Nazis never learn not to tangle with a Confederate hero?
August 24, 2014
Another satisfying foray into the world of Robert Kanigher and The Haunted Tank.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews