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.
The Other Side | |
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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 |
Plot
editThe comic tells parallel stories of an American Marine, 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
editIt was reprinted in a hardcover collection by Image Comics in 2017.[1]
Awards
edit- The Other Side received 2007 Eisner Award nomination for Best Limited Series.[2]
References
edit- ^ "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
edit- Descent into Hell: Aaron talks The Other Side, February 24, 2006, Comic Book Resources