Chuck Dixon returns to fill in and give us a look at a group of Marines in late April 1970 with issue #46 of The ‘Nam. It’s a story that actually seeds something for later on down the line, although we’ll have a couple of other storylines before we get there. So check out “On the Clock” by Chuck Dixon, Wayne Vansant, and Tony DeZuniga. Plus, I’ll have historical context, which includes a musical selection by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young; as well as listener feedback, which includes some Iron Maiden!
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Doug Murray is back after a brief fill-in by Chuck Dixon for The ‘Nam #44, a story entitled “Football Hero” that is a meditation on the fear that can paralyze a man, especially in the ‘Nam.
Chuck Dixon fills in for regular writer Doug Murray with a tale that takes us forward in time to April 1970. “The Weight” is a collection of three separate war stories told by GIs in a bar in Saigon with art by Wayne Vansant and Geof Isherwood and a cover you heard Mr. Vansant talk about when I interviewed him in episode 14. 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.
We are back in The ‘Nam with this episode as I take a look at The ‘Nam #42, which is called “Inquiry” and was written by Doug Murray with art by Wayne Vansant and Stan Drake. 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. And this episode has some special historical context to it, as issue #42 takes place in July 1969 so I spend some time on the Apollo 11 moon landing.
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.
The 23rd gets ambushed in the main plot and subplots come to a head in “Colorblind,” which is the title of The ‘Nam #37, a comic 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 letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
In Country is back for a new year … not just 2015, but 1969! January 1969 kicks off with The ‘Nam#36: “What’s Going On?” a story where the racial tensions among the boys of the 23rd start to come to a head. Brought to you by Doug Murray and Wayne Vansant. 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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