Captivating colors and haunting images are the hallmarks of this 1951 Bowman Red Menace complete set of (48). Launched at the time when the line in the sand against the spread of Communism was drawn at the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsula, this riveting military series packs plenty of thrills and chills into its four dozen cards. Today this treasured issue is firmly entrenched at the top of the most wanted non-sport sets list, with demand a constant . Generally this complete set is solid, with vibrant colors and clean surfaces, ranging desirably as (50% EX to NM, 44% VG to VG-EX+, 6% GD to GD+).

Key cards are: #1 Reds Invade South Korea (EX+), #2 MacArthur Heads UN Forces (EX), #19 Atomic Doom (EX-MT), #23 Ghost City (VG-EX+), #24 General “Ike” in Command (GD+), #47 War-Maker (GD), #48 Doughboy’s General (GD).