War

War has been the central theme in many comics books, magazines and works of literature. War comics enjoy the highest popularity among these three categories. In fact, war comics almost have a cult following. These comics feature action in detailed graphic illustrations in an easy-to-read manner. “Commando Comics”, as they are known, led the pack. Though these were simplistically drawn in black and white and had colour only on the covers, the comics effectively told the stories of war to young and old alike.

War stories have also been popular in literature since past ages, be it Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” or Joseph Heller’s “Catch 22”. There is a set of attributes common in all war stories, in flow, form and style. Some of the renowned names in this genre include George Orwell, Ernest Hemingway, Wilfred Owen and Stephen Crane, who have helped to define modern war literature with their classic works.

Magazines, too, did not lag behind. America's Civil War, Civil War Times, Military History, MHQ, Vietnam, Wild West — these magazines covered them all. They took the reader to the front lines of the battle, capturing vividly the guts, glory and action. Be it books, comics or magazines, they all gave a sweeping and compelling look at history and the heritage of war across regions throwing light on the pathos and impacts on the world.