Semper Fi #1

I really like this series and haven't really read it since it came out in the late 80's. It follows the history of the U.S. Marines through the lives of one family. Through the years the men of the Whittier family have served in the Marines. The first issue tells the story Cpl. Miles Whittier in Vietnam but through flashbacks as he attends a reunion. It's a real gut wrenching story where one of his platoon mates accuses him of abandoning them. The story ends with Miles and his daughter at the war memorial in Washington D.C.

There's also a backup story set in WW2 1943. A young marine makes his mark on the war while his comrades are falling around him. He learns quickly to set aside his fear and fight.

Great issue at an even better price. Scored from the 50 cent bins at the Motor City Comic Con.

Vietnam Journal #3

This is only the second issue of this series from Apple Comics that I own, and honestly I can't seem to remember the story or reading the other issue.
Written and drawn by Don Lomax this book does have a 70's underground comic feel to it. The story seems to follow an embedded print reporter with a platoon in Vietnam, and is written like a journal or diary, following day to day or couple days happenings around the base. It's hard to tell what is true to life or embellishment but it does compel you to want to read more.
Also the last page has a story of a real missing American soldier in Vietnam. It tells of how his family is still writing letters to him via the government of Laos. It makes you think "what if" there are still POW's being held there. It also tells how you can get involved. I'm not sure how current the addresses and information is as the book was printed in 1988.
I think i'm going to try and track these issues down as I go to comic conventions.

G.I. Combat #1 (2012)

The first issue of the new series. I was hoping for something big from this title since most issues of Men Of War from DC's new 52 left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I wasn't disappointed. The War That Time Forgot is drawn by one of my favourite artists Ariel Olivetti and the story was well written too. If you can get past the point that the soldiers are fighting giant dinosaurs, there is a great military story.
The second story in the book is a re-telling/re-introduction to the Unknown Soldier. Holy crap did I love this one! Nicely updated for current real life wars being fought in the middle east.
This book is awesome and I find myself on pins and needles waiting for the next issue!