War Stories: A Graphic History

War Stories: A Graphic History by Mike Conroy, published by Harper Paperbacks on July 21, 2009, is a comprehensive exploration of the war comic genre. This original edition spans 192 pages and delves into the evolution of warfare as depicted in comics, covering significant historical events from Thermopylae to modern-day conflicts. The book presents a visual narrative that highlights the contributions of notable comic creators, offering readers a unique perspective on military history through sequential art.
In this richly illustrated compilation, readers will encounter a diverse range of global conflicts, including the American Revolutionary and Civil Wars, World Wars I and II, and more recent engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan. The book showcases exquisite artwork from various artists, providing a vivid representation of historical events such as the Alamo and Pearl Harbor. War Stories: A Graphic History serves as an insightful resource for those interested in graphic arts and military history, capturing the intricate relationship between warfare and comic storytelling.
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As long as comic books have existed, there have been comics about war. War Stories: A Graphic History is the first book to examine this genre of comics in depth, tracing the development of warfare—from Thermopylae to the Napoleonic Wars; the American Revolutionary and Civil Wars to World Wars I and II; and from the Korean and Vietnam Wars to modern day conflicts—through the eyes of some of comics’ greatest creators.
Through the filter of sequential art, this lush and exciting visual compilation explores the history of global conflict—from the Alamo to Pearl Harbor, from Dunkirk to Iraq and Afghanistan—and features exquisite art from around the world.
Includes a foreword by Garth Ennis.
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