So, it's possible that despite what Diamond sales numbers are showing us, that my top books are all coming out from Dynamite. Other than a few oddball books, the stuff coming out of them rise to the top of my pile without fail. This includes The Boys, my favorite monthly, but also include the very solid Red Sonja, Lone Ranger, Battlestar Galactica, and now Zorro. But in truth, this book is superior to most of those, even after only one issue.
I know this book has some relationship to a video game, but I'm going to ignore that. I know nothing of the game, and nothing about it seems to detract from enjoying this book for what it is. I'm sure someone will tell me I'm missing something vital -- that's it's even better if you know the story of the game. If so, then this book really is something after all.
The book centers around a group of soldiers, less than a week before D-Day. These Brothers in Arms come from different walks of life, from different parts of the country, but have and will band together in one of the biggest battles in modern times. Some will face it sternly, others will lose their lunch, still others lose their cool. Interwoven with memories of lives past (bus driving, playing baseball, etc) we're introduced to the Brothers one at a time -- as well as collectively. The only downside is that we know how it's going to end, for at least some of them.
A thick book, with finely crafted artwork, including a brilliant closing shot of the channel crossing, this book hits the sweet spot of fiction and reality. If you are a fan of the war genre, this book is a must read. |
