Posted By Dan Greenfield on Jan 23, 2025 | 1 comment

One of mainstream comics’ most groundbreaking series gets the big book treatment…

In the mid-’80s, Marvel Comics made a ballsy move — releasing ‘The Nam, a series that realistically portrayed a conflict whose anguished legacy was still very much being felt a decade after its end.

Originally written by Doug Murray, edited by Larry Hama, and featuring art by the likes of Michael Golden, John Severin, Sam Glanzman and others, the Vietnam War-centered series was a cult and critical success.

Now the landmark title is getting the doorstopper treatment, with The ‘Nam: 1966-1969 Omnibus, coming in August.

Dig the official solicitation info:

THE ‘NAM: 1966-1969 OMNIBUS

Written by DOUG MURRAY
Penciled by MICHAEL GOLDEN, WAYNE VANSANT, JOHN SEVERIN, SAM GLANZMAN & PEPE MORENO
Covers by Michael Golden & John Romita Sr. with Ron Frenz

Marvel’s groundbreaking saga of the Vietnam War gets the Omnibus treatment! Don’t worry about choosing sides. This far into the heart of darkness, things get pretty gray. Follow Private Ed Marks and his fellow soldiers through a jungle of blood, lies, betrayal and valor. And meet Mike “Ice” Phillips – one of the few brave souls who stayed with the series until nearly its end. It’s the war that defined a generation – where the heroes may not be super, but they’re all too human. The men of the 23rd Infantry Division face a battle for survival, complete with flashbacks on the front, worries in the world back home and murder in the ranks. New soldiers enter the war, and old ones leave it – and there are too many bad ways to leave a war. Plus: The battle lines get even blurrier as enemies display their humanity and soldiers show their darker sides. Collecting THE ‘NAM (1986) #1-45 and material from SAVAGE TALES (1985) #1 and #4.

1120 PGS./Parental Advisory
On sale: Aug. 27 in comics shops.
List price: $125.00

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A few thoughts:

— The series has been collected before but never in this format. (If I’m wrong, correct me.)

— The hardcover will feature two covers: The main Michael Golden one and a direct-market-only version by John Romita and Ron Frenz, starring Captain America, Iron Man and Thor.

— The original series ran 84 issues and showed up elsewhere, so the implication is this is only Volume 1.

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