Vietnam Journal #13

Vietnam Journal #13 was published in 1991 as part of the acclaimed independent comic book series created, written, and illustrated by Don Lomax. The series, which began in the late 1980s, emerged during a period of increased interest in Vietnam War literature and historiography, serving as a visceral and grounded departure from more stylized or superhero-centric war comics of the era.

Lomax, a veteran of the Vietnam War himself, utilized his own experiences and interviews with fellow soldiers to craft a narrative defined by its journalistic approach and technical accuracy. His stark, black-and-white art style was intentionally designed to evoke the grittiness of frontline reporting, aiming to document the psychological and tactical realities of the infantryman rather than to glorify combat. The series received significant critical praise for its authenticity and remains a respected work within the genre of historical graphic storytelling.