The saying is, “War is hell.” I have recently had several conversations with family members and veterans about the impact war has on someone. Putting that into context that bombing of a nation just happened 4 days ago as I was reading this graphic novel, Rick Remender’s work gave me a lot to think about.

I think that had the author used human beings as the main characters, it would have been easier to pick a side and decide whether you liked the author’s story. However, the brilliance of using animals for the characters had a major impact. It was easier to take emotion and bias and just read the story and see the pain on all sides.

The artwork is so good. Every panel is a “beautiful” (can you say that during war) painting that brought the story to life.

I am going to be awaiting volume 2. This story is too good.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an ARC for an unbiased review.

If you like war movies and stories I really recommend picking this up!!! Rick Remender and Daniel Acuna absolutely crush this.

I absolutely loved this comic and cannot wait to read more. The art, the story, everything was top-notch. I cannot recommend this comic highly enough. Do yourself a favor and read it right away.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and this review is voluntary

The story was a fun ride from start-to-finish. It's mostly action packed, but there are also dedicated moments seperate from the main line. Getting a slightly deeper look into the history of the protagonist, and how he came to to be in this war is one example. The internal narration as his life changes, and the struggle endured while as a soldier during wartime. Other topics such as the complexities of war were also discussed, but it was not the focus so much as it was a learning lesson in-between the ammunition buzzing by.

I found it to be a quicker read, with beautiful artwork. The addition of the author's personal history to highlight a family member that served during wartime to provide context and perspective was also appreciated. It added a personal touch to the overall experience.

All-in-all I enjoyed it, but I'm also a fan of Remender's work, so I may be a little biased. Thank you to the publisher for providing me with this opportunity, and as always, thank you to the author for this creation.