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"Garth Ennis and Becky Cloonan unite to explore the modern fear of nuclear war and societal collapse in this dark and timely thriller.
In New York City, a group of friends watch their fears become reality as they face the immediate threat of nuclear war.
Everyone has a different plan for survival at the end of the world... Who will live? Who will die?
Collects parts 1-3 of The War, originally published in Hello Darkness #1-3. Oversized first issue with 37 pages of story."
RATED T
Unrelentingly raw and realistic, 'The War' is the feel-bad book of the decade, as well as an incredible work from two of the industry's greatest talents. Read Full Review
An intelligent, sharply constructed, and immensely dour look at reality just as everything is coming to an explosive close. Ennis's best writing in years. Read Full Review
Cloonan delivers fantastic art throughout the first issue. The story is beautifully character based so the art reflects the emotion of moments, but Cloonan also creates brilliantly detailed environments and a visually stunning and shocking final few pages. Read Full Review
The War #1 isn't a comic for everyone. If you're looking for '90s Garth Ennis, look elsewhere. But if you're intrigued by the concept of exploring the fear of nuclear armageddon through the eyes of average, everyday people - give it a try. You won't be disappointed, despite a slow pace by design. Read Full Review
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