The Other Side (comics)
The Other Side | |
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![]() The Other Side #1 (December 2006). Art by Cameron Stewart. | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
Schedule | Monthly |
Format | Mini-series |
Publication date | December 2006 - April 2007 |
No. of issues | 5 |
Creative team | |
Written by | Jason Aaron |
Penciller(s) | Cameron Stewart |
Inker(s) | Cameron Stewart |
Colorist(s) | Dave McCaig |
The Other Side is a five-issue 2006 Vietnam War-themed comic book mini-series published by DC Comics as a part of its Vertigo imprint. It was written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Cameron Stewart. Stewart travelled to Vietnam to do extensive visual research.
Story[]
It tells parallel stories of an American soldier, PFC Bill Everette, and a North Vietnamese soldier, Vo Binh Dai, as they join their respective armies. As they fight for their countries, the horror of the war wears upon their soul and sanity.
Collection[]
It was reprinted in a hardcover collection by Image Comics in 2017.[1]
Awards[]
- Received 2007 Eisner Award nomination for Best Limited Series.[2]
References[]
- ^ "The Other Side Special Edition HC". Image Comics. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ "2007 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards". Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac.
External links[]
- Descent into Hell: Aaron talks “The Other Side”, February 24, 2006, Comic Book Resources
Categories:
- 2006 comics debuts
- Vertigo Comics limited series
- War comics
- Comics by Jason Aaron
- Comics set during the Vietnam War
- DC Comics stubs