Summary
Vietnam Journal was a war comic book series written and drawn by Don Lomax and published by Apple Comics from November 1987 to April 1991.[1]
| Vietnam Journal | |
|---|---|
 Cover of the first issue of Vietnam Journal, November 1987. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Apple Comics |
| Schedule | bimonthly; irregular |
| Genre |
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| Publication date | November 1987 - April 1991 |
| No. of issues | 16 |
| Main character(s) | Scott "Journal" Neithammer |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Don Lomax |
| Written by | Don Lomax |
| Artist(s) | Don Lomax |
| Collected editions | |
| Vietnam Journal - Book One: Indian Country | ISBN 978-1545270318 |
| Vietnam Journal - Book Two: The Iron Triangle | ISBN 978-0941613323 |
| Vietnam Journal - Book Three: From the Delta to Dak To | ISBN 978-1942351887 |
Plot edit
The story follows Scott Neithammer, nicknamed "Journal" by the American soldiers, a freelance reporter in the Vietnam War obsessed with reporting from the point of view of the G.I., whatever the consequences.
Background edit
Series creator Lomax was drafted in 1965 and served in Vietnam with the 98th Light Equipment Maintenance Company. During his tour of duty, he made notes and sketches which later were incorporated into Vietnam Journal.[2]
Reprints edit
The comic was later revived as a monthly full-page strip from 2002 to 2006 by Gallery magazine.[3]
Vietnam Journal collections were re-issued by iBooks in 2004, and were nominated for a 2004 Harvey Award for Best Domestic Reprint Project.[4]
The entire Vietnam Journal series was re-published in graphic novel form through Transfuzion Publishing in 2011[3] (and later republished by Caliber Comics in 2017–2019).
References edit
- ^ "Vietnam Journal". Grand Comics Database. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ Swick, Gerald D. (14 January 2011). "Vietnam Journal - Don Lomax Interview". HistoryNet. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ a b Freeman, John (August 15, 2011). "Other War Comics: 'Vietnam Journal'". DownTheTubes. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "2004 Harvey Award Nominees Announced". CBR. April 21, 2004. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
External links edit
- Vietnam Journal by Don Lomax collected at the War Stories website including previews.