Correspondent Scott 'Journal' Neithammer returns to Vietnam but his expectations of being relegated to a safer areas dissipate as he is dropped in the middle of a fire fight in the Mekong Delta in this tale of "Brown Water Warriors." Peace Activist, Leonardo Rifis, called Vietnam Journal, "vivid and convincingly drawn."
Don Lomax's critically acclaimed Vietnam Journal series returns with all new stories. THIS ISSUE: "The Three Legged Phantom of Tbong Khmum" - Scott "Journal" Neithammer is recovering from an injury received when he was ambushed on his last trip into Cambodia. Recovery is slow and he finds it necessary to use a cane to assist him in getting around. His future as a journalist is in doubt due to a warrant for his arrest recently issued by the Adjutant General, who is now investigating him for several counts including treason. With help from the troops, who have a fondness for him, he avoids the AG’s goon squad that is hot on his heals with the intent of arresting him and forcing him to cool his heals in Long Binh Jail until he can be tried on the charges. If found guilty of treason a long sentence in the Federal prison at Leavenworth way well be in his future. A Caliber Comics release.
The acclaimed Vietnam Journal series from Don Lomax, nominated for a Harvey Award, is collected and presented as a series of graphic novels. Vietnam Journal is a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a war journalist, Scott 'Journal' Neithammer, as he chronicles the lives and events of soldiers on the front line during the Vietnam War. Creator Don Lomax based Vietnam Journal on his experiences on his tour of duty in Vietnam in the mid 1960's. In VOLUME THREE, Scott ‘Journal’ Neithammer returns to Vietnam, having recovered from his war injuries, but his expectations of being assigned to a safe area dissipate as he is dropped into the middle of a firefight in the Mekong Delta. Neithammer joins up with a new group deployed in the Vietnam War by the US Navy...the Seals. They’re not exactly happy with the older 'Journal' tagging along but orders are orders. The problem is 'Journal' can’t really figure out what the Seals’ orders exactly are. As preparations get underway for the Dak To engagement, 'Journal' ventures out into the jungle but ends up escorting a pregnant villager to safety only to discover she’s really with the enemy. And afterwards, as a battle rages towards occupying a hill that has no significant value, 'Journal' finds he has to deal with both choking gas and Vietcong snipers. These stories plus a short story titled “Dustoff” are included in Book Three. Collects comic book issues #9-12. Entertainment Weekly labels Vietnam Journal as "a graphic novel you should own" and is recommended by the Military History Book Club, while Max Brooks (World War Z) names Vietnam Journal as one of his best war comic series. "Lomax bases his fictional work on his real experiences in Vietnam in 1966, with powerful results. It is Lomax's concern for average soldiers that, in the end, makes his work significant." - Publishers Weekly. "This is, without a doubt, the most graphic, realistic and emotionally powerful portrayal of the Vietnam War that's ever been seen in comic form." - Jason E. Aaron, Wizard’s 2008 Best Writer. "Even today, VIETNAM JOURNAL is one of the most gritty and brutally honest war stories ever published." - Brian Cronin, Comic Book Resources. A Caliber Comics release.
The classic and critically acclaimed 'Vietnam Journal' comic book series from war veteran Don Lomax. Vietnam Journal is a look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of a war journalist Scott Neithammer, a freelance reporter the troops have nicknamed "Journal". As an embedded reporter, Neithammer has a single minded focus and obsession to report the controversial war from the "grunt’s" point of view and to hell with the consequences. THIS ISSUE: In "Birds of Prey", 'Journal' comes across a secretive and very dangerous CIA Agent who mentally may or may not be completely stable. Included is a special 'Journal' bonus story "The 5.56 Blues". School Library Journal says of Vietnam Journal, "A powerful collection of stories and history of the Vietnam War." A Caliber Comics release.
A soldier's journey into a land of war and his memories of the time and a reflection fifty years later. The narrative recalls personal times in his life and how time has given a new perspective.
By 1970, opposition to the war in Vietnam had reached a fever pitch and those sent to serve knew it was only a matter of time before America called it quits. While 1st Lieutenant Terrance J. Brown was there, he kept a journal and sketchbook covering ten months of the Vietnam War as lived by a soldier. This book chronicles Terry's life as part of the war effort. He lived on bases near Saigon and ventured daily by helicopter into the "boonies" to collect information on roads, bridges, fire support bases, jungle clearing operations, and the condition of jungle landing strips in III Corps. His journal entries detail the beauty and struggles of this war-torn country, its people, and our military personnel. It also relates the exhilaration of flying in helicopters, the beauty of Vietnam, close calls with disaster, and the utter feeling of boredom while serving during the end of the war. The illustrations and photographs in the journal demonstrate an eye for detail and capture the essence of scenes and settings of typical life in Vietnam as well as the war itself. Readers will be inspired by the way he interpreted his war experience.