Coffee and a Comic Blog

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

Today's Coffee ☕ and a Comic 📓 is The 'Nam #30 "Bunker Line" Cover Date: May 1989 July 1968. The war drags on, but for the men of the 23rd Infantry, the fight comes to them. A new officer, Lt. Biggs, arrives at the base, eager to prove himself. But the front lines aren't in the jungle, they're in the bunkers, where every shadow hides a threat. As Biggs joins the men on the line, the tension is palpable. A false alarm? Maybe. But in Vietnam, there's no such thing as safe. This issue delves into the psychological strain of constant vigilance, the fine line between caution and paranoia, and the bonds forged in the crucible of war. Credits: ✏️ Writer: Doug Murray 🖌️ Penciler: Wayne Vansant 🖋️ Inker: Geof Isherwood 🎨 Colorist: Phil Felix 🔤 Letterer: Phil Felix 🧑‍💼 Editors: Don Daley, Larry Hama, Kelly Corvese 🎨 Cover Artist: Ron Wagner & Andy Kubert Editor-in-Chief: Tom DeFalco #CoffeeAndAComic #TheNam #VietnamWar #DougMurray #WayneVansant #WarComics #80sComics #MilitaryHistory #ComicBookArt #BunkerLine