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MidnightRambler Ich bin nicht schuld! 's ist Gottes Plan! from Germania Inferior Since: Mar, 2011
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#1: Dec 27th 2011 at 1:42:22 PM

I've always been interested in history, especially modern history. Also, I like comics - mostly French and Belgian ones most of you may not be familiar with, but still. It's merely logical, then, that I'd like to read some good comics about modern history.

The problem is, I don't know too many of these. I've heard about Maus and Barefoot Gen, and I have a vague feeling that there must be more out there, but that is all.

So, can anyone who knows this genre better than I do, recommend me some comic books about modern Real Life history? It's especially war I find interesting - be it World War One, the Spanish Civil War or The Vietnam War - but "peaceful" suggestions are welcome as well.

Thanks a bunch in advance!

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MetaFour AXTE INCAL AXTUCE MUN from A Place (Old Master)
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#2: Dec 27th 2011 at 1:45:20 PM

Persepolis is a pretty interesting autobiography, with the rise of Iran's Islamic theocracy as the backdrop.

edited 27th Dec '11 1:45:58 PM by MetaFour

MidnightRambler Ich bin nicht schuld! 's ist Gottes Plan! from Germania Inferior Since: Mar, 2011
Ich bin nicht schuld! 's ist Gottes Plan!
#3: Dec 27th 2011 at 1:59:53 PM

Ah, yes, forgot about that one. I've seen the film, which was impressive. I'll check the comic sometime.

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RalphCrown Short Hair from Next Door to Nowhere Since: Oct, 2010
Short Hair
#4: Dec 27th 2011 at 2:07:24 PM

Marvel had a series called The 'Nam in the 80s. Not sure where you could find copies now.

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Ronnie Respect the Red Right Hand from Surrounded by Idiots Since: Jan, 2001
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#5: Dec 27th 2011 at 3:30:12 PM

[up] That's not based on a true story, just for reference, though it is rather good stuff.

EnglishMajor All haill Atroticus! from The 5th Circle of Hell Since: Aug, 2010
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#6: Dec 27th 2011 at 4:21:51 PM

American Vampire: Scott Snyder really did his research, as it's a surprisingly good Historical Fiction series as well as a kickass vampire series. If you don't mind a little more fiction than history, this would be a great read.

edited 27th Dec '11 11:18:01 PM by EnglishMajor

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