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War Story: D-Day Dodgers (Vertigo) Paperback – July 1, 2004

by Garth Ennis (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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Presents a collection of tales, set during World War II, in comic book form.
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  1. Part of Series
    War Stories
  2. Print length
    240 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Vertigo
  5. Publication date
    July 1, 2004
  6. Dimensions
    6.68 x 0.57 x 10.17 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1401203280
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1401203283
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The heroics of square-jawed U.S. soldiers epitomized by Joe Kubert's Sgt. Rock [BKL D 1 03] were a comic-book mainstay in the 1950s and 1960s, but post-Vietnam antiwar attitudes put the nail in the war genre's coffin. Here Ennis reinvents the war comic for current sensibilities. Four long stories, each illustrated by a different artist, present World War II from various viewpoints. An exhausted German tank crew in the war's last days tries to be captured by Americans rather than vengeful Russians. The "D-Day Dodgers" fighting in Italy are accused of cowardice for escaping the "real" war. Jaded veterans sent to reconnoiter a remote chateau on the German front discover a cache of Nazi plunder. The crewmen of a British escort ship seek redemption after they're shunned as sole survivors of a brutal German attack. The stories are inspired by real events; Ennis' meticulous research guarantees verisimilitude, while his forceful characterization gives them remarkable power. Besides comics readers, fans of the movies Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers should appreciate them. Gordon Flagg
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vertigo; 0 edition (July 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401203280
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401203283
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.68 x 0.57 x 10.17 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 70 ratings

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Garth Ennis

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Garth Ennis is the award-winning writer of Hellblazer, Hitman, Punisher, Preacher, Pride and Joy and War Stories. He is much in demand for his hard-edged, wickedly humorous style.

Photo by pinguino k from North Hollywood, USA (william and garth ennis) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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Customers find the stories engaging and relatable, capturing the realities of war as if they were there. They describe the book as a good value for money and an excellent comic by Garth Ennis.

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Customers enjoy the engaging storytelling. The stories tie to real-life events, making it a good addition to Garth Ennis' war stories. The art and storytelling are both described as captivating.

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Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They find it worth reading, especially the war-themed comics by Garth Ennis.

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  • Rama T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2013
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    Anything with Garth Ennis is worth a read, especially his war themed books. While most units in the book are fictional, the realities of war are captured like you were there, or watching a Great HBO special on war movies like the Pacific or Band of Brothers. Even if there were no pictures or drawings in this book, it would be worth the read. If you want to see the human face of war, buy this damn book!!!!
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  • rkeinc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Job Garth Ennis
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2016
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    A great comic and Garth did an excellent job!
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  • Russ Woodward
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Solid Graphic Movel
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021
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    Mr. Ennis has a very good selection here. The art and story telling are both engaging. The stories all tie to real life incidents. I will read this more than once.
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  • Thomas A. Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016
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    Great comic.
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  • Sam Quixote
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Generation
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2011
    These WW2 war stories are a series of one-shot comics Garth Ennis did with a plethora of the best comics artists around at the moment including Chris Weston, John Higgins, Dave Gibbons and David Lloyd.

    The stories in this volume include: the story of a Nazi tank commander as he and his crew evade their own troops in order to surrender to the Allies in the final months of the war; a group of soldiers tasked with taking Italy from the south upwards but being labelled "D-Day Dodgers" as if what they were doing was somehow worth less than what their comrades were doing in France; a group of jaded soldiers who decide to take advantage of a reconnaissance mission and hole up in a luxurious German castle for a few days; and the story of the HMS Nightingale, a battleship accompanying merchant ships as they battle unseen U-Boats across the Atlantic.

    Simply put, I think this is Garth Ennis' best work and if you've read Ennis you'll know he's a tremendous writer with an enormous amount of talent and a list of brilliant books to his name. "War Stories" trumps them all. His signature black humour is missing and all of the focus is on paying tribute to the heroes who lived and died in the most brutal war in humanity to date.

    The "D-Day Dodgers" was perhaps the most poignant as these thousands of men who fought their way to Berlin via Italy (my grandfather among them) were somehow seen as better off than those taking part in D-Day up in France. I'd never heard the term but was disgusted to learn that this label was indeed applied to these men as if their contribution was less than those in France. Ennis does justice to these men who died heroes despite being told they weren't appreciated.

    I could go on about each of the four stories here as there are so many elements in each that are noteworthy and fascinating but I'll stop before the review goes on forever. Suffice it to say, if you're a fan of war stories, of history, of great writing, of fantastic artwork, and of brilliant comic books in general, this is a must read. Hugely recommended, this is an amazing book.
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  • Babytoxie
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent showcase of Garth Ennis' strengths as a writer
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2007
    For the most part, Garth Ennis' writing style really annoys me, but man can he write a war comic! With WAR STORIES VOLUME 1, Ennis shows that his superb ENEMY ACE: WAR IN HEAVEN was not just a fluke; indeed, he has a real talent for focusing on human issues amidst the chaos of war.

    This trade collects the first four one-shot issues of Ennis' 2004 series, featuring superb art by Chris Weston, John Higgins, Dave Gibbons, and David Lloyd. The stories are told from many periods and perspectives in WW II:

    - In the waning days of the war, a German tank commander tries to escape the shadows of his past.
    - The Allies' Italian campaign pushes north, in spite of the derision heaped their way.
    - The 4 remaining original members of the 101st Airborne Easy Company treat themselves to a long-deserved break.
    - The HMS Nightingale endures the dangers of the Arctic passage in the north Atlantic.

    In these stories, Ennis includes many examples of his trademark violence. There are shootings, burnings, hangings, decapitations, dismemberments, and even exploding animals; however, it all works in context. It's not over-the-top, as it frequently is in his other works, because, simply put, war is brutal. Amidst all of this, he perfectly captures the weariness and even helplessness felt by soldiers on both sides of the line. While this is some depressing material, I feel that Ennis is at his best when writing stories like this. I would love to see him in charge of a DC war comic renaissance - it would be great to have Sgt. Rock, Blackhawk, and even the Haunted Tank back on the stands, especially under Ennis' able guidance.
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  • S. Middleton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Garth Ennis and War stories - 5 stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2022
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    Garth Ennis, a lifelong fan of 2000ad and Battle Picture Weekly, tells tales of WW2 that ring true. The tales of the Panzer crew in the Eastern Front is worth the price of admission alone.
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  • Michael Dery
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you grew up in the seventies and looked forward ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2017
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    If you grew up in the seventies and looked forward with excitement to your Warlord,Victor or Battle/Action comic being pushed through your door at the weekend this item is a must purchase,adult content with some choice language but well worth giving it a go,will be purchasing more of the same in the future
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