Star Spangled War Stories

"Luck is a Puppy Named Schatzi!"

Cover Date January 1970
Issue #148
Pages 23
Type Original Story
Cover Price 20¢
Featured Character Hans von Hammer

Synopsis

A stray puppy wanders into the Jagdstaffel's aerodrome and is adopted by the squadron as a mascot; bringing a fragile sense of comfort that Hans von Hammer knows has no place in war. Tragedy escalates when the puppy becomes trapped in a plane during a desperate dogfight, forcing von Hammer to face the brutal consequences of war and resulting in a devastating loss that affects the morale of the entire unit.

Collector Notes

This issue is highlighted as a profoundly emotional anti-war story by writer Robert Kanigher, which uses the tragic fate of an innocent mascot to illustrate the brutality of the conflict. Joe Kubert's artwork perfectly captures this shift between intense aerial combat and quiet, emotional moments, making this a critical, high-impact installment in the series.

Creative Team

Writer Robert Kanigher
Penciler Joe Kubert
Inker Joe Kubert
Letterer Ben Oda