On the world we know Sir Isaac Newton codified the basic laws of Modern Physics and ushered in the Age of Science. But in the realm Major Saul Jerico has entered Sir Isaac Newton codified the basic laws of Modern Thaumaturgy and ushered in the Age of Magic. 
- — Death
Weird War Tales #66 is an issue of the series Weird War Tales (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1978. It was published on May 8, 1978.
Synopsis for "The Iron Star"
Early in WWII, an American fighter pilot transits to another universe. Things are very different there. He is recruited by a Magus and a Witch to fight a treasonous general, and the Forces of Darkness. He prevails, but is stranded in this magical universe.
Appearing in "The Iron Star"
Narrator:
- Death (Host)
Characters:
- Saul Jerico, Maj. USAAF
- Sybil, Witch
- Hector, Witch's dragon
- more dragons
- Widdershins, Witch's cat
- Rufus, Werewolf scout
- Hector, Witch's dragon
- Magus Crafton
Villains:
- General Dashwood, weremouse (Dies)
- his swordsmen
- Powers of Darkness
- a Gorgon
- team of Trolls
- a Salamander (Dies)
Locations:
- Universe of the Iron Star
- Castle Ravenstone (at Earth's Edge)
Items:
- Iron Star
Vehicles:
- Lockheed P-38 Lightning (Destroyed)
Notes
- Normally an anthology of short stories, this issue of Weird War Tales presents a single, full-17-page story.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- World War II Recommended Reading
- Adventures in the Rifle Brigade (Volume 1)
- Adventures in the Rifle Brigade (Volume 2)
- All-American Men of War (Volume 1)
- All-Out War (Volume 1)
- Blackhawk (Volume 1)
- Blitzkrieg (Volume 1)
- Capt. Storm (Volume 1)
- Four-Star Battle Tales (Volume 1)
- G.I. Combat (Volume 1)
- Men of War (Volume 1)
- Military Comics (Volume 1)
- Our Army at War (Volume 1)
- Our Fighting Forces (Volume 1)
- Sgt. Rock (Volume 1)
- Sgt. Rock (Volume 2)
- Star-Spangled War Stories (Volume 1)
- Unknown Soldier (Volume 1)
- Weird War Tales (Volume 1)