Renowned UK comics writer Pat Mills ("Marshal Law", "Slaine") and legendary artist Joe Colquhoun ("Johnny Red") continue the thrilling, humorous and horrifying story of World War One soldier Charley Bourne. Charley's unit, under the brutal and thoughtless command of the vile Snell, are detailed to join the 'clay-kickers' in a dangerous plan to mine under the German lines...and then comes Charley's first, terrifying charge 'over the top'! Rich in the detailed minutiae of the terror-punctuated existence of a Tommy, this sixth volume of "Charley's War" features a brand new introduction and director's commentary by Pat Mills, plus exclusive bonus content.
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"Timelessly relevant and well researched, this is a comics classic." --Publishers Weekly
Darkly spectacular...poignant and intelligently anti-war --LA Times
Darkly spectacular...poignant and intelligently anti-war --LA Times
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Pat Mills has written countless comics stories, including 2000 AD's Judge Dredd, Slaine and A.B.C. Warriors, as well as Charley's War. He also created Marshal Law. Joe Colquhoun worked on a large volume of titles in his 30 year career in the UK comics industry, including Lion, Champion, Buster and Battle. He is probably best remembered for his work on Battle, including Johnny Red and Charley's War.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Simon Keyes
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I know it seems strange for a comic to be recommended reading for school, but this is really a great introduction to First World War History. It humanises the most inhuman of conflicts and engages readers of all ages. I should know I read it as a child when it was first published and it is still as good as an adult. Must be read in series with the other 5 books so you understand what is going on. Pat mills tried to put in a strong anti war and anti establishment message, but it is not so overt as to spoil a great story. It cant have worked to well as I ended up in the army despite reading this, mind you I made sure I was never a Capt Snell!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A. G. New
Format:Hardcover
I found this to be another description of events very well presented in that time before and during the first world war by an individual who was directly invloved and took part in this dreadful period of our history which requires many questions to be asked of those responsible for authorising such a protracted disaster
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By DavyA
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This volume of the classic Charley's War, places a great deal of emphasis on the subterranean war going on under the trenches and battlefields, in World War One.
Charley and his comrades have joined the "Clay Kickers" who are engaged in digging tunnels to place explosives under the German guns and trenches at Messines.
As ever with Charley's War the writing is of the highest standard and the art work exemplary.
In this volume we see the dedication of the clay kickers to finishing the job and the sacrificies they would make. There is more conflict between comrades and in particular antagonism aimed at a conscientious objector who has been forced to join up.
The story also moves to the "Bull Ring" (a large camp and training facility) at Etaples, where our heroic Tommy's are poorly treated by bullying instructors.
We are introduced to foraging,scavenging,thieving and violent deserters (sandbaggers),who have set up a parallel existence in caves, hills and forests in the areas surrounding the camp at Etaples and we see the spark of mutiny light the proverbial fuse, as the mistreatment of the soldiers in the "Bull Ring" reaches a fatal climax.
Another quite excellent volume but I agree completely with the previous reviewer, why , oh,why only one volume per year - it's a bit frustrating to say the least !
Charley and his comrades have joined the "Clay Kickers" who are engaged in digging tunnels to place explosives under the German guns and trenches at Messines.
As ever with Charley's War the writing is of the highest standard and the art work exemplary.
In this volume we see the dedication of the clay kickers to finishing the job and the sacrificies they would make. There is more conflict between comrades and in particular antagonism aimed at a conscientious objector who has been forced to join up.
The story also moves to the "Bull Ring" (a large camp and training facility) at Etaples, where our heroic Tommy's are poorly treated by bullying instructors.
We are introduced to foraging,scavenging,thieving and violent deserters (sandbaggers),who have set up a parallel existence in caves, hills and forests in the areas surrounding the camp at Etaples and we see the spark of mutiny light the proverbial fuse, as the mistreatment of the soldiers in the "Bull Ring" reaches a fatal climax.
Another quite excellent volume but I agree completely with the previous reviewer, why , oh,why only one volume per year - it's a bit frustrating to say the least !
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Charley's war
I used to read this story years ago as a kid in the battle comics and it is great to be able to sit down and read this excellent story again. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C C
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Another wonderful compilation
I'm rationing myself to one Charley's War book per year (at Christmas) to make my enjoyment of them last a bit longer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Taylor
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Classic story continued
As with previous Charley's War books/re-releases, this is the continuing story of life in the trenches of the first world war. Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by Mr. CD Bunyan
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a real flag waver
as well as the true to life storyline, the superb graphics, i have learned enough from history and genealogy and those that were there, to know that is near knuckle stuff from the... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by P. Ellwood
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Even better 2nd time round
As a kid I just couldn't get my next 'fix' of Charley's War soon enough.
It was the images attention to detail that had me hook,line and sinker. Read more
It was the images attention to detail that had me hook,line and sinker. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by S. Kennedy
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Superb story about the horror of WWI
Charley's War volume 6 continues the brilliantly written and drawn story from Pat Mills and Joe Colqhoun. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Redkirwik
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Why Titan why!!!
Another cracking read, but why does Titan only publish one book a year.At this rate i will be nearly fifty by the time we get the last book.
Published on 23 Dec 2009 by Boxtl
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