The armistice of May 8th 1945 marks the end of the Second World War. In Europe, weapons are laid down and the camps are liberated. In 1947, the United Nations' Resolution 181 outlines the partition plan for Palestine into two states - Jewish and Arab. But still, blood continues to be spilt. Through Leslie Toliver, member of the Jewish Brigade, Marvano narrates the long road to the creation of Israel, a road obstructed by terrorist attacks, death, hate and fear. The war is not over for everyone.
This series passed so far beyond expectations that it's not even in the same solar system. The art was very good. One example is there was a "shot" just after sunset where the sky colors were perfect and striking. Terrific attention to detail.
The writing was magnificent as the main characters were real, three-dimensional people. There were places, however, that it was a bit difficult to construct the timeline in my head. The narrative had references, flashbacks or interludes that left me wondering if I had missed a book (or portion of) which was puzzling. It was fun having to fill in the blanks, though, as the story moved along.
All and all, an excellent series that tells a good tale and provides a serious glimpse into a very chaotic and frightening time.
Leslie Toliver has made it to Palestine with a cargo of arms in 1948 just in time to participate in the lead-up to Israel's War of Independence. Nicely done art, careful plotting, and a well done story line helps make this a success.