Weird War Tales

Genres: War
Publisher: DC Comics

Vol 1: Sep/Oct 1971 – June 1983
With the Comics Code Authority relaxing its decades long stance on censoring the use of monsters and the undead in mainstream comics, DC placed an emphasis on the horror of combat with “Weird War Tales.” The hybrid genre series was hosted by death, who appeared in new military garb every issue to present gritty tales of combat with overtones of suspense, science fiction, and paranormal activity. Produced by a who’s who of war comic greats, including series editor Joe Kubert, writer Robert Kanigher, and artists Alex Toth and Russ Heath, the series’ 124-issue run also introduced readers to cult favorites like the Creature Commandos.

Vol 2: June 1997 – September 1997
War couldn’t be even more disturbing than this. Weird War Tales collects the stories from one of Vertigo’s finest writers, all focusing on war themes, with bizarre and terrifying plot twists. These stories include the following:
“The Willow Warriors” is a story of an eternal confrontation between two shoguns who, after their factions’ continuous failure to earn victory, have decided to send their most powerful fighters to settle the battle.

Vol 3: November 1, 2010
Three sensational short stories from three exceptional creative teams! Whether it’s soldiers risen from the grave, horror beneath the sea or battles among dinosaurs, war has never been weirder than this!

Weird War Tales

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