The 'Nam Vol. 1
Marvel Comics
Doug Murray
Michael Golden, Wayne Vansant
I finally started reading the legendary comic book series
from the 1980’s regarding the Vietnam War. A quick note for those that aren’t
familiar with the set up. The title is supposed to be as realistic and
non-political as possible showing the true nature of war while conforming to
the strict regulations of The Comics Code. Extensively researched and taking
true events as told to the authors by Vietnam Veterans and filtered through the
comic book visual storytelling. This ten issue collection starts with Ed Marks
entering basic training through his first months in Vietnam. There’s obscene
corruption, war atrocities, prostitution, child agents, human shields,
everything that you have seen in all the movies BUT much more affecting.
There’s one issue in this collection that not only will break your heart but
grind it to dust. But life goes on for the characters, for us, and for the
soldiers of the 23rd Infantry. Fear not, this isn’t propaganda, both
sides are represented fairly although the focus is obviously with the United
States soldiers. Required reading.
Grade: A+
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