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Posted - 24/02/2013 : 00:58:07
War Story(s)
Publisher: Vertigo / Speed (Verlag Thomas Tilsner) Germany Released: 07/2002 - 01/2004
Pages: 56 / SC / Paperback (Prestigeformat)
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): Various
Publication date: 2001
Genre: War/Action
Number of issues: 8
Country of Origin: USA
War Stories was a comic book series written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by a number of artists.
Overview: The series consisted of two, 4-issue mini-series the two series were printed monthly, the first beginning in November 2001 and the second beginning in January 2003.
Each mini series consisted of 4 stand alone issues primarily set during World War II (one was set during the Spanish Civil War). Each deals with the horror of war experienced by those on the Front line.
Series 1:
Volume 1: Johanns Tiger (07//2002)*
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): Chris Weston, Gary Erskine
Content:In the final days of World War Two the commander of a Tiger tank tries to save his men by convincing them to desert so they may surrender to the Americans before they are killed fighting the Soviets.
Volume 2: D-Day Dodgers (08/2002)*
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): John Higgins
Content:A young British officer is assigned to the Italian campaign. Once there he finds that their sacrifices are being ignored at home in favour of news about the battle in France and a massive, possibly suicidal, push is planned to attract headlines.
Volume 3: Screaming Eagles (11/2002)*
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): Dave Gibbons
Content:In the last days of the war four American soldiers, all that remains of their company, are sent to secure a mansion to be used as a General's head quarters. Once there they find Nazis have been storing a fortune in stolen artworks, antiques and valuables. The men decide to enjoy themselves for a few days before they have to return to the front.
Volume 4: Nightingale (12/2002)*
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): David Lloyd
Content:Narrated by her executive officer, The Nightingale is a ship assigned to escort convoys on the Murmansk Run. When they are given foolish orders that lead to ships under their care being lost she gets a reputation as cursed. Her crew are forced to make the ultimate sacrifice to set things right.
Series 2:
Volume 5: The Reivers (08/2003)*
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): Cam Kennedy
Content:A story of the SAS in North Africa. Conflict begins between the groups Commanding Officer and his second in command when it seems the former is more interested in satisfying his lust for blood and glory than fighting a war.
Volume 6: J for Jenny (08/2003)*
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): David Lloyd
Content:A British pilot hopes to take revenge on the Germans who killed his family by bombing civilian targets but his co-pilot is more of a pacifist who sees their missions as a necessary evil. Their conflict leads to brawling and eventually threatens to destroy the crew when they're shot down over Germany.
Volume 7: Condors (01/2004)*
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): Carlos Ezquerra
Content:Set towards the end of the Spanish Civil War, four soldiers from different sides and different countries seek shelter in a shell hole during a battle. Unarmed, they each tell their stories for entering the war to pass the time.
Volume 8: Archangel (01/2004)*
Writer(s): Garth Ennis
Artist(s): Gary Erskine
Content:An RAF pilot is assigned to a Cam Ship as part of a string of unfortunate luck. But his experiences make him realize he shouldn't put off living his life just because he might die at any moment.
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| Poli |
Posted - 24/02/2013 : 10:17:28
Spank me and call me daddy! Ili u prijevodu: guuuustam! 
Neka netko objavi, cim prije.
(za sada sam procitao samo Enemy Ace: War in Heaven; me likes, a lot)
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| Smomo8 |
Posted - 24/02/2013 : 10:16:44
Joj,to mi izgleda super ali je out of print :( |
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