ICv2 Stars: 4.5 (out of 5). Winston Churchill is an important part of 20th century history, and yet his life and career are not well-known on this side of the Atlantic. Most people will know the iconic image of him and his cigar in front of a microphone during World War II, and at least… Read more

The life of Britain’s wartime leader Winston Churchill has been given a comic book makeover with the release of a graphic novel biography. The book charts the former Prime Minister’s upbringing during the late 1800s, through to his military exploits, his rise through the political ranks and how he guided Britain to victory against the… Read more

Ennis again achieves what his best WWII comics, such as Johnny Red: The Hurricane and Night Witches, have done: illuminate a little-known corner of that sprawling conflict and highlight the humanity of those involved in pulse-pounding battles. Ennis showcases Britain’s obsolete and widely mocked Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bombers (called Stringbags for their ability to… Read more

I’m on the mailing list for the publisher Dead Reckoning, which is the graphic-novel focused imprint of the Naval Institute Press (a part of the U.S. Naval Institute, an independent, non-partisan, non-profit, professional military membership association). The NIP prints books that explore naval and military history in both fictional and nonfiction methods. I was a huge… Read more

Not that he needs any introduction, but Garth Ennis has written for numerous comic book titles. These titles include The Darkness, The Punisher (both main canon and MAX imprint), Preacher, The Boys, and (coming soon!) The Stringbags. You may view my review of The Stringbags here. Some of his work has made it into video… Read more

Often referred to as the greatest Briton Sir Winston Churchill is certainly one of the most important and central figures of the twentieth century. This graphic biography takes the reader from Churchill’s upbringing, through his military exploits and his experience of World War I, as well as through his political rise, fall, and resurrection. Best… Read more

Wayne Vansant has been writing, drawing, and overall creating comics since 1986. He is known for his comic books based on war. Mr Vansant got his start with Marvel Comics in Savage Tales, and later The Nam. He has since amassed an impressive resumé of titles including Katusha (seen above), All Quiet on the Western… Read more

The Stringbags is more than a story of heroism. It’s more than a history lesson. It’s an eye-opener to the horrors of war, and the limits of humanity when face-to-face with death. This is a fictional story that takes place during a very real war that took real lives. Archie, Ollie and Pops are the… Read more

War is often romanticized. People dream of finding glory and purpose in war. Sometimes they succeed in realizing those dreams. However for Paul Bäumer and his comrades, such is not the case. All Quiet on the Western Front tells a tale of strength, friendship, and brotherhood, and how war can destroy such things in a… Read more

Gone, but never forgotten. Creative Staff: Story: Garth Ennis Art: Russ Braun Colors: Tony Aviña Letters: Simon Bowland What They Say: As the German Army smashes deep into the Soviet Union and the defenders of the Motherland retreat in disarray, a new squadron arrives at a Russian forward airbase. Like all night bomber units, they… Read more