Bomb Run and Other Stories

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By Will Elder

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Bomb Run and Other Stories gathers the acclaimed war comics of Harvey Kurtzman and John Severin, known for their gritty and realistic depictions. This definitive edition spans a vast historical timeline, from the Roman Empire through the Revolutionary War, American-Indian conflicts, the Alamo, the Civil War, both World Wars including D-Day, to the Korean War. The stories combine war reportage, thorough historical research, and powerful storytelling, offering a visceral and authentic experience of warfare.
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This collection is ideal for readers interested in historical war stories presented through graphic novels, particularly those who appreciate detailed research and authentic, unvarnished depictions of combat.

Harvey Kurtzman and John Severin s collaborations for EC comics are generally considered to be some of the finest in the genre. Their war stories are collected here in this definitive edition, combining war reportage, historical research and visceral storytelling.

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Harvey Kurtzman and John Severin's collaborations for EC comics are generally considered to be some of the finest in the genre. Their war stories are collected here in this definitive edition, combining war reportage, historical research and visceral storytelling.

Collected here for the first time, story settings include the Roman Empire, the Revolutionary War, the American-Indian wars, the Alamo, the American Civil War, World War One and World War Two (including D-Day) and the Korean War.

Bomb Run and Other Stories is a must-read for fans of historical and war comics, showcasing the masterful blend of art and narrative craft for which Kurtzman and Severin are renowned.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise the collection for its unflinching realism and artistry. Dana Jennings of The New York Times highlights Severin's expressive and unglamorous portrayal of soldiers on the brink of trauma, noting the absence of idealised heroes. David Maine from Spectrum Culture commends the high-quality production and recommends the volume as a strong and enjoyable compilation of war tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781606997499

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 July 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Harvey Kurtzman
By John Severin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 970g

Pages: 252

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction General Fiction Graphic Novels Will Elder

About the Author

John Powers Severin (1921-2012), who had a "realistic" comics style, specialized in war, western, and humor comics. One of Mad's founding artists, he worked for with Cracked magazine for forty-five years. In addition to his pioneering work on the "serious" EC war comics, Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993) created the all-time greatest satirical comic (with Mad), the most widely-read adult comic strip (with "Little Annie Fanny" in Playboy), and one of the earliest graphic novels (with the 1959 The Jungle Book). Will Elder was an American illustrator and comic book artist who worked in numerous areas of commercial art but is best known for a frantically funny cartoon style that helped launch Harvey Kurtzman's Mad comic book in 1952. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2003.

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