In Country

In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 55

IC 55 Website CoverChuck Dixon returns for another issue and Wayne Vansant and Tony DeZuniga hande the art on “The C-Note” from The ‘Nam #48. Also in this episode is the added bonus of another story–in fact, it’s the very first Doug Murray and Michael Golden story from Savage Tales #1, “The 5th to the 1st.”

Plus … listener feedback!

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 54

IC 54 Website CoverJacqueline Zambrano writes a fill-in issue that addresses the racial tension between two of the guys of the 23rd in a story titled “Brothers-in-Arms,” which features art by Wayne Vansant and Tony DeZuniga. It’s all in The ‘Nam #47!

Also, starting this episode, I cover another piece of Vietnam-related pop culture. For my first extra feature, I take a look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #26 and 27: “Snake Eyes: The Origin,” which was written by Larry Hama with art by Hama, Steve Leialoh, Frank Springer, and Andy Mushynsky.

Plus … listener feedback!

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 53

IC 53 Website CoverChuck 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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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam”– Episode 49

IC 49 Website CoverDoug 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.

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.

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 48

IC 48 Website CoverChuck 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.

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 47

IC 47 Website CoverWe 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.

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 45

IC 45 Webpage CoveTHOR! 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.

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 44

IC 44 Website CoverUp 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.

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 43

IC 43 website CoverFreedom … 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.

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 42

IC 42 Website Cover“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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