Coffee and a Comic Blog

Today's Coffee ☕ and a Comic 📓 is The 'Nam #33 "Back in the Saddle Again" Cover Date: August 1989 Specialist Dennis Daniels thought his time in Vietnam was behind him. But the Army had other plans. Against his will, he's sent back for a second tour, only to find that the war, and he, have changed. The camaraderie he once knew has shifted, and the jungle feels more alien than ever. As Daniels grapples with his return, the lines between duty and despair blur, highlighting the emotional toll of war on those who serve. Credits: ✏️ Writer: Doug Murray 🖌️ Penciler: Wayne Vansant 🖋️ Inker: Geof Isherwood 🔤 Letterer: Phil Felix 🎨 Colorist: Phil Felix 🧑‍💼 Editors: Don Daley, Larry Hama, Kelly Corvese 🎨 Cover Artist: Wayne Vansant Editor-in-Chief: Tom DeFalco #CoffeeAndAComic #TheNam #VietnamWar #DougMurray #WayneVansant #WarComics #80sComics #MilitaryHistory #ComicBookArt #BackInTheSaddleAgain

Today's Coffee ☕ and a Comic 📓 The 'Nam #32: "Land of the Free" Cover Date: July 1989 It's 1968. The Vietnam War rages on, but back home, the United States is divided. Protests erupt across the country, challenging the government's involvement in the conflict. Amidst this turmoil, the soldiers on the ground continue their duties, unaware of the growing dissent among their fellow Americans. This issue delves into the stark contrast between the front lines and the home front, highlighting the emotional and psychological toll of the war on those serving overseas. It serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and contradictions of war, and the often unseen battles fought on both sides. Credits: ✏️ Writer: Doug Murray 🖌️ Penciler: Wayne Vansant 🖋️ Inker: Geof Isherwood 🎨 Colorist: Phil Felix 🔤 Letterer: Phil Felix 🧑‍💼 Editors: Don Daley, Larry Hama, Kelly Corvese 🎨 Cover Artists: Ron Wagner & Bob McLeod Editor-in-Chief: Tom DeFalco #CoffeeAndAComic #TheNam #VietnamWar #DougMurray #WayneVansant #WarComics #80sComics #MilitaryHistory #ComicBookArt #LandOfTheFree

Today's Coffee ☕ and a Comic 📓 is The 'Nam #31 "Fire and Ice" Cover Date: June 1989 In the sweltering heat of Vietnam, emotions can run cold. This issue delves into a wartime romance that challenges the boundaries of honor and duty. A member of the 23rd Infantry finds himself torn between his responsibilities as a soldier and the powerful pull of love. As the lines blur, sacrifices are made, and the consequences are profound. Credits: ✏️ Writer: Doug Murray 🖌️ Penciler: Wayne Vansant 🖋️ Inker: Geof Isherwood 🎨 Colorist: Phil Felix 🔤 Letterer: Phil Felix 🧑‍💼 Editors: Don Daley, Larry Hama, Kelly Corvese 🎨 Cover Artists: Ron Wagner & Andy Kubert Editor-in-Chief: Tom DeFalco #CoffeeAndAComic #TheNam #VietnamWar #DougMurray #WayneVansant #WarComics #80sComics #MilitaryHistory #ComicBookArt #FireAndIce