It’s time for another break from our regular coverage of The ‘Nam to talk about a classic Vietnam War movie. This time around, I take a look at Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, the 1987 film starring Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Adam Baldwin, and Vincent D’Onofrio. It’s a film known for its look at basic training as well as how war can harden a soldier. I give some backstory on the film, a summary, and review.
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THOR! IRON MAN! CAPTAIN AMERICA! In The ‘Nam?!?! That’s right, True Believers, it’s an action-packed issue of our favorite book featuring the mightiest heroes of the Marvel Universe! Join me as I take a look at The ‘Nam #41, brought to you by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant, and Geof Isherwood! As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be taking a look at the historical context, letters and ads.
Up the river without a battle? NOT IN THE ‘NAM! It’s time for The ‘Nam #40, a story that features the crew of a PT boat headed down river where they get into some real deep trouble. It’s brought to us by writer Doug Murray and guest artist Pepe Moreno. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be taking a look at the historical context, letters and ads.
Freedom … OR DEATH! The struggle between a Vietnamese father and son over their ideals and feelings toward the American troops in their country is shown in The ‘Nam #43, which is brought to us by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant and Geof Isherwood. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
“If the sniper doesn’t get him … the land mine will!” Tensions come to a head among the boys of the 23rd and there’s some tense action in The ‘Nam #42, which is brought to us by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant and Geof Isherwood. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
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