Gulf War Journal - Book Two: Ground War by Don Lomax
Harvey Award Nominee comic writer and artist Don Lomax assembles his Desert Storm Journal comic series and brings back his central character from his critically acclaimed Vietnam Journal books. This second volume chronicles the intense ground campaign of Operation Desert Storm through the eyes of veteran war correspondent Scott 'Journal' Neithammer.
Story Overview
January 1991. The ground war to oust Saddam Hussein by United States and coalition forces from Kuwait has begun. Scott 'Journal' Neithammer has come out of retirement and finds himself and his photographer lost in the desert and many miles behind enemy lines. It soon becomes evident that danger takes more than one form as they are captured by Iraqi forces. But with escape comes the realization that friendly fire can make you just as dead as Saddam's army.
What's Included
This collected edition compiles issues 5-9 of the Desert Storm Journal series, continuing the harrowing narrative begun in Book One. Lomax's authentic storytelling brings readers directly into the chaos and confusion of modern desert warfare, where the line between friend and foe becomes dangerously blurred.
About Don Lomax's War Comics
Don Lomax established his reputation with the Vietnam Journal series, earning critical acclaim for his realistic portrayal of combat journalism. His transition to covering the Gulf War maintains the same gritty authenticity and attention to historical detail that made his Vietnam work a standout in military comics. The character of Scott 'Journal' Neithammer serves as readers' guide through these pivotal moments in military history.
Historical Context
Set during Operation Desert Storm, this graphic novel captures the coalition forces' campaign to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. Lomax combines first-hand research with sequential art to document this brief but significant conflict that defined a generation of military operations in the Middle East.
Publishing Details
Published by Caliber Comics in August 2019, this paperback collection preserves an important piece of Gulf War documentation through the medium of graphic storytelling. The work serves both as entertainment and as a visual historical record of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Collects comic book issues 5-9 of DESERT STORM JOURNAL series.
