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War Stories (Collected Editions) #2
War Stories, Volume 2
Presents a collection of tales, set during World War II, in comic book form.
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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Garth Ennis
2,624 books3,170 followersEnnis began his comic-writing career in 1989 with the series Troubled Souls. Appearing in the short-lived but critically-acclaimed British anthology Crisis and illustrated by McCrea, it told the story of a young, apolitical Protestant man caught up by fate in the violence of the Irish 'Troubles'. It spawned a sequel, For a Few Troubles More, a broad Belfast-based comedy featuring two supporting characters from Troubled Souls, Dougie and Ivor, who would later get their own American comics series, Dicks, from Caliber in 1997, and several follow-ups from Avatar.
Another series for Crisis was True Faith, a religious satire inspired by his schooldays, this time drawn by Warren Pleece. Ennis shortly after began to write for Crisis' parent publication, 2000 AD. He quickly graduated on to the title's flagship character, Judge Dredd, taking over from original creator John Wagner for a period of several years.
Ennis' first work on an American comic came in 1991 when he took over DC Comics's horror title Hellblazer, which he wrote until 1994, and for which he currently holds the title for most issues written. Steve Dillon became the regular artist during the second half of Ennis's run.
Ennis' landmark work to date is the 66-issue epic Preacher, which he co-created with artist Steve Dillon. Running from 1995 to 2000, it was a tale of a preacher with supernatural powers, searching (literally) for God who has abandoned his creation.
While Preacher was running, Ennis began a series set in the DC universe called Hitman. Despite being lower profile than Preacher, Hitman ran for 60 issues (plus specials) from 1996 to 2001, veering wildly from violent action to humour to an examination of male friendship under fire.
Other comic projects Ennis wrote during this time period include Goddess, Bloody Mary, Unknown Soldier, and Pride & Joy, all for DC/Vertigo, as well as origin stories for The Darkness for Image Comics and Shadowman for Valiant Comics.
After the end of Hitman, Ennis was lured to Marvel Comics with the promise from Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada that he could write The Punisher as long as he cared to. Instead of largely comical tone of these issues, he decided to make a much more serious series, re-launched under Marvel's MAX imprint.
In 2001 he briefly returned to UK comics to write the epic Helter Skelter for Judge Dredd.
Other comics Ennis has written include War Story (with various artists) for DC; The Pro for Image Comics; The Authority for Wildstorm; Just a Pilgrim for Black Bull Press, and 303, Chronicles of Wormwood (a six issue mini-series about the Antichrist), and a western comic book, Streets of Glory for Avatar Press.
In 2008 Ennis ended his five-year run on Punisher MAX to debut a new Marvel title, War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle.
In June 2008, at Wizard World, Philadelphia, Ennis announced several new projects, including a metaseries of war comics called Battlefields from Dynamite made up of mini-series including Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, another Chronicles of Wormwood mini-series and Crossed both at Avatar, a six-issue miniseries about Butcher (from The Boys) and a Punisher project reuniting him with artist Steve Dillon (subsequently specified to be a weekly mini-series entitled Punisher: War Zone, to be released concurrently with the film of the same name).
Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Ennis
Another series for Crisis was True Faith, a religious satire inspired by his schooldays, this time drawn by Warren Pleece. Ennis shortly after began to write for Crisis' parent publication, 2000 AD. He quickly graduated on to the title's flagship character, Judge Dredd, taking over from original creator John Wagner for a period of several years.
Ennis' first work on an American comic came in 1991 when he took over DC Comics's horror title Hellblazer, which he wrote until 1994, and for which he currently holds the title for most issues written. Steve Dillon became the regular artist during the second half of Ennis's run.
Ennis' landmark work to date is the 66-issue epic Preacher, which he co-created with artist Steve Dillon. Running from 1995 to 2000, it was a tale of a preacher with supernatural powers, searching (literally) for God who has abandoned his creation.
While Preacher was running, Ennis began a series set in the DC universe called Hitman. Despite being lower profile than Preacher, Hitman ran for 60 issues (plus specials) from 1996 to 2001, veering wildly from violent action to humour to an examination of male friendship under fire.
Other comic projects Ennis wrote during this time period include Goddess, Bloody Mary, Unknown Soldier, and Pride & Joy, all for DC/Vertigo, as well as origin stories for The Darkness for Image Comics and Shadowman for Valiant Comics.
After the end of Hitman, Ennis was lured to Marvel Comics with the promise from Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada that he could write The Punisher as long as he cared to. Instead of largely comical tone of these issues, he decided to make a much more serious series, re-launched under Marvel's MAX imprint.
In 2001 he briefly returned to UK comics to write the epic Helter Skelter for Judge Dredd.
Other comics Ennis has written include War Story (with various artists) for DC; The Pro for Image Comics; The Authority for Wildstorm; Just a Pilgrim for Black Bull Press, and 303, Chronicles of Wormwood (a six issue mini-series about the Antichrist), and a western comic book, Streets of Glory for Avatar Press.
In 2008 Ennis ended his five-year run on Punisher MAX to debut a new Marvel title, War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle.
In June 2008, at Wizard World, Philadelphia, Ennis announced several new projects, including a metaseries of war comics called Battlefields from Dynamite made up of mini-series including Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, another Chronicles of Wormwood mini-series and Crossed both at Avatar, a six-issue miniseries about Butcher (from The Boys) and a Punisher project reuniting him with artist Steve Dillon (subsequently specified to be a weekly mini-series entitled Punisher: War Zone, to be released concurrently with the film of the same name).
Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Ennis
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August 18, 2016
The utter lack of serious interest in -and mainstream commercial success of - war comics is something I (hopefully others join me in this) have decried Odin knows how many times. Here is a genre that contains the holy trifecta of what makes a story engaging (unflinching action, pathos, based on true events), yet it is one that consistently gets relegated to the background.
This sad state of affairs gets even more irksome when a great writer like Ennis (Preacher, Hellblazer) nearly always does his very best work tackling that genre. He was born for it. In a perfect world, Ennis would be given free rein to just keep on writing them (he has often admitted that this is his dream) without having to sneak in military history into mainstream Marvel properties (Punisher Max, Fury Max ), or resort to writing commercially succesful "shock" comics ( The Boys, Crossed ). All these are of course fine, skillfull pieces of writing, but it's in war where Ennis' passion truly lies. And it shows.
Avatar Press has realised this too, evidenced by the fact it has bought the rights from DC to republish Ennis' original run of War Stories (2004-2006). Additionally, it will release a third volume of new stories in July. Can I get a discrete "hurrah"?
Now on to the volume itself. I won't expand too much on the actual plot of the tales (I'm urging you to buy them after all), but suffice to say that the quality remains equally high. Four stories in total, my personal favourites were 'The Reivers' ( a highly engaging tale about the fledgling SAS and a doomed operation in North Africa) and the poignant, oddly philosophical 'Condors' ( a slight detour from WWII in its focus on the Spanish Civil war of 1936-1939).
I do hope Ennis will incorporate other military conflicts in this series in the future, but that might detract from the intended project of doing WWII-based tales. Not really complaining, though, just a thought.
Artwise this collection is gorgeous. Not only are we treated to the very best talent the UK has to offer (David Llloyd, Gary Erskine, Cam Kennedy), but also to veteran Carlos Ezquerra who as a Spaniard born in 1947 adds a special human touch to 'Condors' (the Guernica segment in particular is absolutely gut-wrencing).
If you like thoughtful, mature, character-driven stories about the realities of war, I urge you to get your paws on this series.
This sad state of affairs gets even more irksome when a great writer like Ennis (Preacher, Hellblazer) nearly always does his very best work tackling that genre. He was born for it. In a perfect world, Ennis would be given free rein to just keep on writing them (he has often admitted that this is his dream) without having to sneak in military history into mainstream Marvel properties (Punisher Max, Fury Max ), or resort to writing commercially succesful "shock" comics ( The Boys, Crossed ). All these are of course fine, skillfull pieces of writing, but it's in war where Ennis' passion truly lies. And it shows.
Avatar Press has realised this too, evidenced by the fact it has bought the rights from DC to republish Ennis' original run of War Stories (2004-2006). Additionally, it will release a third volume of new stories in July. Can I get a discrete "hurrah"?
Now on to the volume itself. I won't expand too much on the actual plot of the tales (I'm urging you to buy them after all), but suffice to say that the quality remains equally high. Four stories in total, my personal favourites were 'The Reivers' ( a highly engaging tale about the fledgling SAS and a doomed operation in North Africa) and the poignant, oddly philosophical 'Condors' ( a slight detour from WWII in its focus on the Spanish Civil war of 1936-1939).
I do hope Ennis will incorporate other military conflicts in this series in the future, but that might detract from the intended project of doing WWII-based tales. Not really complaining, though, just a thought.
Artwise this collection is gorgeous. Not only are we treated to the very best talent the UK has to offer (David Llloyd, Gary Erskine, Cam Kennedy), but also to veteran Carlos Ezquerra who as a Spaniard born in 1947 adds a special human touch to 'Condors' (the Guernica segment in particular is absolutely gut-wrencing).
If you like thoughtful, mature, character-driven stories about the realities of war, I urge you to get your paws on this series.
May 26, 2025
Ennis' stunning commentary on humanity during war.
September 12, 2024
A set of unconnected short stories all taking place around WW2.
J For Jenny - David Lloyd. Interesting story of bombers, the war hungry pilot nearly crashes into a city of civilians.
The Reivers - Cam Kennedy. A tale of war hungry "reivers" who go on a reckless (and disastrous) mission.
Condors - Carlos Ezquerra. The best one takes place before WW2 in the Spanish Civil war where 4 soldiers from different countries and ideologies find themselves in a bombed out trench. They decide to pass the time by chatting about their backgrounds, why they're in the war etc.
Archangel - Gary Erskine. Fighter pilots, I didn't get into this one at all.
J For Jenny - David Lloyd. Interesting story of bombers, the war hungry pilot nearly crashes into a city of civilians.
The Reivers - Cam Kennedy. A tale of war hungry "reivers" who go on a reckless (and disastrous) mission.
Condors - Carlos Ezquerra. The best one takes place before WW2 in the Spanish Civil war where 4 soldiers from different countries and ideologies find themselves in a bombed out trench. They decide to pass the time by chatting about their backgrounds, why they're in the war etc.
Archangel - Gary Erskine. Fighter pilots, I didn't get into this one at all.
June 5, 2024
Very nice story telling about these heroes. Well done with art and writing. Very recommended
August 21, 2011
Garth Ennis writes another book of simply incredible War stories in this second volume featuring an RAF bomber crew flying missions over Germany, a commando unit in Africa, a group of fighters taking shelter in a bombed out hole, and an RAF fight pilot facing incredible odds over the Arctic Ocean. Three of the four stories take place during WW2 while the other is set during the war preceding WW2, the Spanish Civil War.
To say this series is Garth Ennis' best work is an understatement - this isn't just his best work but is among the best work I've ever read in comics. To even label it a comic does a disservice to the brilliance of the work on display here.
The best was the story set in the Spanish Civil War which details the actions of that conflict but also shows how that war led to WW2 as well as highlighting one of the worst atrocities in human history - Guernica. Carlos Ezquerra often produces high quality work but it's fair to say that he pulls out all the stops here, drawing his best work about his homeland. The scenes of Guernica are so moving you'll be shaken - show this story to anyone who thinks comics are for kids or that comics can't be art or literary and I guarantee they'll change their tune.
And the artwork is of high quality in each of the stories. David Lloyd, Cam Kennedy, and Gary Erskine all contribute and do justice to, the wonderful scripts about our brave ancestors who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom.
Each story here surpasses the previous one, I've never read anything like it. Garth Ennis brings drama to the history and history to life with each story, giving humanity to the characters and poignancy and truth to their lives. War Stories has been a series of the highest art and the best work of this fantastic writer. I'm shocked to see it out of print and can only say to anyone reading this that if you're a fan of comics to seek these books out - they are essential reading and among the best comics literature you're ever likely to read.
To say this series is Garth Ennis' best work is an understatement - this isn't just his best work but is among the best work I've ever read in comics. To even label it a comic does a disservice to the brilliance of the work on display here.
The best was the story set in the Spanish Civil War which details the actions of that conflict but also shows how that war led to WW2 as well as highlighting one of the worst atrocities in human history - Guernica. Carlos Ezquerra often produces high quality work but it's fair to say that he pulls out all the stops here, drawing his best work about his homeland. The scenes of Guernica are so moving you'll be shaken - show this story to anyone who thinks comics are for kids or that comics can't be art or literary and I guarantee they'll change their tune.
And the artwork is of high quality in each of the stories. David Lloyd, Cam Kennedy, and Gary Erskine all contribute and do justice to, the wonderful scripts about our brave ancestors who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom.
Each story here surpasses the previous one, I've never read anything like it. Garth Ennis brings drama to the history and history to life with each story, giving humanity to the characters and poignancy and truth to their lives. War Stories has been a series of the highest art and the best work of this fantastic writer. I'm shocked to see it out of print and can only say to anyone reading this that if you're a fan of comics to seek these books out - they are essential reading and among the best comics literature you're ever likely to read.
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July 20, 2021The first volume of War Stories is nearly perfect in my eyes. Four incredibly powerful WWII comics, brilliantly executed, thoroughly researched, and astonishingly human. And guess what? The second volume is just as good.
Best of the bunch is “Condors,” set during the Spanish Civil War and drawn by Spanish artist Carlos Ezquerra. We see four soldiers – a Spaniard, a Brit, an Irishman, and a German – seek shelter in a trench as they swap stories about the war. The dialogue is fantastic. Ezquerra’s art, especially his depiction of the Guernica bombing, is shattering. I also loved “J for Jenny” drawn by David Lloyd. Two British pilots, one revenge-driven and bloodthirsty, the other a pacifist of sorts, butt heads during a mission before being shot down over Germany. I was captivated from the first page to the last, which is extremely poignant. “The Reivers” showcases a British special forces unit in Egypt, whose commanding officer and second in command have differing ideas about war. In “Archangel,” we follow an unlucky RAF pilot assigned a particularly difficult mission. These stories are filled with poignant moments, presenting situations where heroism and honor rise above, all the while offering profound insights into the horrid mess that is armed conflict.
War is not my genre of choice, but I'll read any war comic by Garth Ennis. He's a master of the craft, and these stories prove it.
Best of the bunch is “Condors,” set during the Spanish Civil War and drawn by Spanish artist Carlos Ezquerra. We see four soldiers – a Spaniard, a Brit, an Irishman, and a German – seek shelter in a trench as they swap stories about the war. The dialogue is fantastic. Ezquerra’s art, especially his depiction of the Guernica bombing, is shattering. I also loved “J for Jenny” drawn by David Lloyd. Two British pilots, one revenge-driven and bloodthirsty, the other a pacifist of sorts, butt heads during a mission before being shot down over Germany. I was captivated from the first page to the last, which is extremely poignant. “The Reivers” showcases a British special forces unit in Egypt, whose commanding officer and second in command have differing ideas about war. In “Archangel,” we follow an unlucky RAF pilot assigned a particularly difficult mission. These stories are filled with poignant moments, presenting situations where heroism and honor rise above, all the while offering profound insights into the horrid mess that is armed conflict.
War is not my genre of choice, but I'll read any war comic by Garth Ennis. He's a master of the craft, and these stories prove it.
March 5, 2019
The Reivers are a mobile team of specialists armed to the teeth. They raid the enemy positions, shoot up the place with abandon and retreat to safety before the enemy can respond effectively. Their latest mission brings them close to a German general who likes to take morning strolls in his car. The detour isn't in their official mission, but they decide to risk it.
The next story has some quotes probably from real men who fought in the war. Their hatred for the enemy in palpable. Page is the captain on the bomber J for Jenny. Since his family was killed in a German air raid the man has turned into a monster who apparently revels in killing not just enemy soldiers, but civilians as well. His crew appreciate him for being an excellent pilot, but his comments startle them, especially sergeant Stark who has regular fights with Page.
During the Spanish Civil War, before WW2 started, an Englishman, an Irishman, a German and a Spaniard find themselves hiding in the same hole. They tell each other stories about their past, but the conversation is inevitably turned into a debate about the righteusness of the war.
Pilot Jamie MacKenzie hasn't been doing well in the sky. Clipping his wingman in the last dogfight earns him a reassignment on a camship. It's a Catapult Aircraft Mercheantmen, a new system to launch a plane using a rocket. The 'fatal flaw' as his commander puts it is that the pilot has to land wherever he can. If near land, he should be ok, but in the middle of the ocean he is screwed.
The next story has some quotes probably from real men who fought in the war. Their hatred for the enemy in palpable. Page is the captain on the bomber J for Jenny. Since his family was killed in a German air raid the man has turned into a monster who apparently revels in killing not just enemy soldiers, but civilians as well. His crew appreciate him for being an excellent pilot, but his comments startle them, especially sergeant Stark who has regular fights with Page.
During the Spanish Civil War, before WW2 started, an Englishman, an Irishman, a German and a Spaniard find themselves hiding in the same hole. They tell each other stories about their past, but the conversation is inevitably turned into a debate about the righteusness of the war.
Pilot Jamie MacKenzie hasn't been doing well in the sky. Clipping his wingman in the last dogfight earns him a reassignment on a camship. It's a Catapult Aircraft Mercheantmen, a new system to launch a plane using a rocket. The 'fatal flaw' as his commander puts it is that the pilot has to land wherever he can. If near land, he should be ok, but in the middle of the ocean he is screwed.
July 4, 2024
Another great war graphic novel from Garth Ennis. There are four stories: J for Jenny tells about a Lancaster bomber crew piloted by a man eager to kill German civilians; The Reivers, about a British SAS unit in North Africa; Condors, about soldiers from opposite sides who end up sheltering in the same shell crater during the Spanish Civil War; and Archangel, about an RAF pilot flying a catapulted Hurricane fighter (Hurricat) on Arctic convoy duty.
January 5, 2021
Garth Ennis returns with another squad of artists to tell a series of thrilling, heartbreaking and deeply human tales of those who fought in and around WWII. This time, we read about a Lancaster bomber crew whose shared experience still doesn't make them friends, a courageous SAS team raising hell in the deserts of North Africa, a quartet of disparate figures thrown together by fate and artillery for a fateful night during the Spanish Civil War and a luckless but skillful RAF pilot who gets assigned to a virtual suicide mission borne of desperate measures. As before, Ennis' deep interest in the subject matter drives things forward, and he always knows when to let the story override the history for the sake of narrative, but without trampling on history. The result is, once again, some of the finest war comics you're likely to read any time soon. So good.
February 18, 2021
This isn't my favorite work of Garth Ennis, though it would be a lie to say I dislike it. I enjoyed it, but only not as thoroughly as some of his other comics. Volume 2 of "War Stories" collects four additional tales from WW I and II, inspired by true-life accounts. While Ennis' writing is constantly good, I must admit that the stories are not all that interesting.
"The Reivers" reads much like an episode of the A-Team (if it were rated hard R), and the closing story "Archangel" takes a humoristic approach to the subject matter, though it's ultimately rather 'meh'.
The gems are the opener "J of Jenny", which for me, sadly, is brought down by the colorization of David Lloyd. I know I'm in the minority here, but his artwork is definitely an acquired taste for me, while the coloring I just can't stomach.
The best story in the volume is "Condors", which ticks all the boxes: emotional, highly-engaging, insightful, and I dig the art. I've not yet read the rest of the volumes, but this one is my favorite from Vol 1. & 2.
"The Reivers" reads much like an episode of the A-Team (if it were rated hard R), and the closing story "Archangel" takes a humoristic approach to the subject matter, though it's ultimately rather 'meh'.
The gems are the opener "J of Jenny", which for me, sadly, is brought down by the colorization of David Lloyd. I know I'm in the minority here, but his artwork is definitely an acquired taste for me, while the coloring I just can't stomach.
The best story in the volume is "Condors", which ticks all the boxes: emotional, highly-engaging, insightful, and I dig the art. I've not yet read the rest of the volumes, but this one is my favorite from Vol 1. & 2.
March 22, 2018
Almost as good as vol. 1 - this is Ennis at his best. Sure, there is plenty of violence and some blackly, violent humor, but Ennis excels at telling stories of honor and morally complex men facing trying situations.
He's not romantic about the actualities of war, but he does clearly believe in the heroism of the men fighting it. He humanizes them all, including the "enemy," but he also shows how one man can rise to the occasion (with bravery, if not incredible accomplishments).
Great art, all around.
He's not romantic about the actualities of war, but he does clearly believe in the heroism of the men fighting it. He humanizes them all, including the "enemy," but he also shows how one man can rise to the occasion (with bravery, if not incredible accomplishments).
Great art, all around.
January 16, 2021
The second series is another four one-shots stories that's worth reading for. In a way, the sequel is not terrible but not better than the first. The horrors of war is well depicted here, so is the humor involve. I love 'Condors' especially and 'Archangel' is good too. 'J for Jenny' and 'The Reivers' was just okay for me.
April 28, 2024
Bought to copy panels for drawing practice but enjoyed reading these takes on the old war comic monthly self-contained stories we read as kids. Lots of historical accuracy, great art (Cam Kennedy and the late Carlos Exquerra among others), and a CV lot of reflection on how war is hell and few come out of it as winners.
September 3, 2019
Loved this one, all three stories were great. I struggled to get into the story based in Spain, but it had me hooked by the end. The final story might be my favorite of Ennis's. The artwork was much improved from the first book as well. If you liked the first book, you'll also like this one.
December 12, 2017
The quest for glory, meaning, and a "noble" enemy are made vivid in these stories; due to the artistry involved, the real horrors of war remain clear throughout.
November 15, 2018
Maybe 3.5
June 9, 2020
the first 3 stories are ok , the 4th one is great and very good .
November 11, 2021
Incredibly good writing and art; I loved everything about this.
August 31, 2022
A great storyteller is a great storyteller. Whether Mr. Ennis is writing about a possessed preacher, a band of superhero killers, or tales from the world’s largest war, you’re in for a ride!
April 24, 2023
-J For Jenny:3/5
-The Reivers:3/5
-Condors:3/5
-Archangel:1/5
-The Reivers:3/5
-Condors:3/5
-Archangel:1/5
March 20, 2024
Had low expectations after reading Preacher (shite) and his work on Judge Dredd (load of old bollocks) but this is excellent.
May 4, 2024
Another good series of war stories.
July 10, 2025
This was a really great read.
I really like Garth Ennis War Stories series, this had 4 great stories.
I really like Garth Ennis War Stories series, this had 4 great stories.
February 11, 2014
Man, Garth Ennis really knows how to tell a keep you on the edge of your seat. Tense, gritty, and rude, with top-notch art by classic Vertigo artists such as David Lloyd (V for Vendetta) and Gary Erskine (The Filth). If you enjoyed the Easter Rising and Vietnam chapters in Preacher and the Falkland Islands stuff from The Boys, this will be right up your alley. Here's hoping that someday we'll get an on-going World War II series from Ennis!
November 16, 2012
Garth Ennis defied my expectations with "War Stories," a collection WWII of tales. I was expecting something filled with machismo and bravado form a very masculine author, but Ennis delivered a psychologically intriguing, passionately anti-war and deeply compassionate collection of different stories.
With "War Stories, Vol. 2" Ennis continues on a successful path, crafting additional stories driven by character and political analysis. War is usually not my genre, but Ennis approaches it through introspection and psychology, a bit similarly as Pat Barker in her brilliant "Regeneration" trilogy.
With "War Stories, Vol. 2" Ennis continues on a successful path, crafting additional stories driven by character and political analysis. War is usually not my genre, but Ennis approaches it through introspection and psychology, a bit similarly as Pat Barker in her brilliant "Regeneration" trilogy.
September 12, 2013
Another two volume collection of Garth Ennis's war stories. What ups the rating for Vol. 2 is the story "Condors" written by Ennis and illustrated by Carlos Ezquerra, and set during the Spanish Civil War. Four men meet in a shell-hole on a battlefield in Spain: a downed Luftwaffe pilot, a pro-Franco Irish volunteer, a Republican communist volunteer from the US, and a Spaniard. As they wait for the battle to pass beyond them, each man tells his story, and the reader gets a look into the background of a war that in many ways was the practice-ground for World War II. The art is simply brilliant, particularly when depicting a certain famous act of terror bombing. Definitely a do-not-miss book.
July 18, 2008
Four more great stories from Garth Ennis. My favourites were the story about catapult-launched planes, "Archangel", and the one about a prototype SAS squad, "The Reivers". I'm sure I can't be the only one who thinks Garth Ennis should do a monthly SAS comic. They turn up in just about everything he does...
March 8, 2012
Unlike the first volume, I found a couple of the stories in this anthology very underwhelming (and, truly, boring). The art was also a tad less impressive on a couple of stories. Sequelitis strikes again.
January 16, 2016
Very entertaining comics.
True stories from a variety of wars. Character driven simple straight forward art - I love David Lloyd's style - fluid blacks and shadowing
Some the EC comic endings were ok but still not disappointed - lovely stuff just what I like in a simple read
True stories from a variety of wars. Character driven simple straight forward art - I love David Lloyd's style - fluid blacks and shadowing
Some the EC comic endings were ok but still not disappointed - lovely stuff just what I like in a simple read
January 5, 2009
Two of the chapters were ok, I thought. The art was average. Read it while riding on a long-distance bus trip, so perhaps I am not giving it a good shake, but overall I wasn't impressed.
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