Vietnam Journal #10

Vietnam Journal #10 is part of the long-running comic book series created, written, and illustrated by Don Lomax. Launched in the late 1980s through Apple Comics, the series emerged from Lomax's own experiences as a combat medic in Vietnam. Unlike many contemporary portrayals of the war that focused on high-action heroics, Lomax prioritized a grounded, journalistic approach, aiming to document the visceral reality of infantry life, the moral ambiguity of the conflict, and the psychological weight borne by soldiers on the ground.

The series design is notable for its stark, black-and-white aesthetic, which complements the gritty, documentary-style narrative Lomax intended to achieve. By avoiding overly stylized action panels in favor of character-driven vignettes and observational reporting, the work earned significant critical respect from both comic historians and veterans for its authenticity. Issue number 10 continues this tradition of episodic realism, contributing to the series' lasting reputation as one of the most serious and sincere attempts to depict the Vietnam War within the medium of comics.