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They say that war is all Hell, but that's just because they haven't signed on with the military of the future- where the top priorities are Motivation and Morale! Sure, we're bogged down in some dusty Middle Eastern quagmire, hip-deep in hostile hearts and minds- but the booze is free, the palaces are rocking, and when the RPGs start flying and the adrenaline starts pumping, that special someone could be waiting for you righ in your own foxhole! This book is recommended for adults.

Set in a near future where a second American civil war rages, a lone journalist is stranded in the middle of New York City, now a brutal no-man's-land. Mirroring current events, DMZ is an unforgiving look at what a 'war on terror' can do to a civilian population. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

America's worst nightmare has come true. Having neglected the threat of anti-establishment militias, the U.S. government is in danger of losing control. Middle America has violently risen up, coming to a standstill at Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ. Matty Roth, a naive, aspiring photojournalist, lands a dream gig following a veteran war journalist into the heart of the DMZ. Things soon go terribly wrong, and Matty finds himself lost and alone in a world he's only seen on television. In this volume, Roth's star power as a wartime reporter rises both within and outside the DMZ and the embedded journalist lands the break of a lifetime: an interview with the infamous leaders of the Free Armies. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

Matty severs his ties to the Liberty News and becomes a free agent. He soon finds himself in over his head as he goes undercover and infiltrates a terrorist cell determined to disrupt any and all construction sites trying to rebuild the city. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

America's worst nightmare has come true. Having neglected the threat of anti-establishment militias, the U.S. government is in danger of losing control. Middle America has violently risen up, coming to a standstill at Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ. Matty Roth, a naïve, aspiring photojournalist lands a dream gig following a veteran war journalist into the heart of the DMZ. Things soon go horribly wrong, and Matty finds himself lost and alone in a world he's only seen on television. In this volume, Roth reluctantly lands an interview for Liberty News with an enlisted U.S. solider who's found guilty of a massacre within the DMZ. What follows is a look at how the DMZ came to be, from the perspective of a kid who came from the Midwest and walked right into a nightmare. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

The world and characters of the DMZ—a wartorn Manhattan—are expanded and enriched in this volume as Matty Roth turns his attention to "the hidden war"—the thousands of ordinary people living under fire inside the DMZ. His subjects include a guerilla artist in the underground arts scene, a former ally who's now worse off than a homeless person and the powerful head of an organization within the DMZ and more. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

The world and characters of the DMZ -- a futuristic, war-torn Manhattan -- are expanded and enriched in this sixth volume of the acclaimed series as journalist Matty Roth. The United States has decided to resume reconciliation talks with the Free States, but a major new player in the Free States political world could destroy any hope of a unified state. Matty's relationships are strained to the breaking point when he decides to profile the revolutionary leader Delgado and sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of the Free States forever. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

The world and characters of the DMZ — a futuristic, war-torn Manhattan — are expanded and enriched in this eighth volume of the acclaimed series. Journalist Matty Roth redefines his role in the DMZ following the tumultuous events of the past year No longer content to be merely a citizen journalist or a mouthpiece for Parco Delgado's struggling city government, he now rolls with his own private security force and self-defined mandate to heal the city. Is this the start of a brand-new day via the barrel of an gun – or will this "Rise of Matty" end with the fall of just another petty warlord? Plus, you’ll discover the truth behind the mysterious death cult that is housed in the city’s tallest building. These violent killers hide behind masks and heavy clothing are always the vanguard of death and destruction. Now you’ll find out just who they are and where they come from. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

It starts here! G.I. Joe explodes out of the gate in their very first adventure! Destro, the twisted-yet-honorable arms dealer from Scotland is planning something big -- a new weapon called the Mass Device that can -- and will -- change the face of warfare forever! Meanwhile, G.I. Joe is under attack in their own secret base of operations! But who could have found -- much less attack -- them! Where has Snake Eyes gone and what is his mysterious connection to G.I. Joe member Scarlett? And under the shadows, whispers of a terrible and powerful organization grow louder. Whispers that say one word over and over... "COBRA." This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Lost in an Incan ruin, Beach Head and Tripwire have only their wits to help them survive the ruin itself and the mercenaries chasing them. Snake Eyes reunites with an old master to begin healing up after his fight with Cobra. And Destro finally brings the M.A.S.S. Device fully online - and that spells doom for the G.I. JOE team! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

With the M.A.S.S. device finally operational, G.I. JOE rushes to uncover anything they can about the mysterious COBRA. But to what lengths will COBRA go to keep their enemies at bay? G.I. JOE ramps up the action, as the Joes fight back against an enemy that can strike from anywhere. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The concluding volume to the first major story arc in IDW's critically acclaimed relaunch of the G.I. JOE mythos! Snake Eyes and Agent Helix battle alone in a snake pit of COBRA agents deep in the heart of the arctic. The Baroness and Destro finish their work on the M.A.S.S. Device, making COBRA a dominant force on Earth. And General Hawk, Duke, and Scarlett battle for their lives in the final chapter of M.A.S.S. DESTRUCTION! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The Cobra Civil War Continues as G.I. Joe goes underground. They've been on the defensive for the last four months, but now they've got a plan to regroup and take the offensive to Cobra. That is, if Cobra doesn't find them and kill them first... now as the Cobra Civil War comes to a close, a new Cobra Commander will take over and bring their organization out of the shadows. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The Cobra Civil War is over, but there's no risk of a peace outbreak. "Cobra Command" starts here as the new Cobra Commander kicks off his reign with total war as he invades a sovereign nation with all the military might under his power. The world is outraged but uncertain of how to retaliate. So the Joes take to the field to battle a new, more dangerous version of their oldest foe. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The new Cobra Commander has made his first move– all—out invasion of the Southeast Asian nation of Nanzhao, a center of the worldwide drug trade. As the world's eyes turn toward the attack, G.I. Joe moves in to try and stop the invasion and they soon realize Cobra's goals aren't occupation—but annihilation! Cobra lays waste to Nanzhao's opium fields, as well as to the U.N.
troops directing the civilian evacuation. While the rest of G.I. Joe tries to make sense of these tactics—and save what lives they can—Snake Eyes, Iceberg, and Helix infiltrate deeper into the country. But their presence has not gone unnoticed…This book is recommended for teens and adults.

In the aftermath of the Cobra Command story arc it's a new day for the joes - as a new status quo is established... and a change in command! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Tanks, planes, gun and bombs are the tools of war, but in order to succeed you must win over the hearts and minds. Brooks cracks open ten G.I. Joe and Cobra characters, revealing their true hidden nature, their highest highs and lowest lows, and leaves you tensely gripping your chair and confronting your own fears. It's G.I. Joe like you've never experienced before! This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

It's a new era with new challenges and foes. It's a time of wars fought in city streets and in back alleys - not on open battle fields. There's no such thing as a civilian any more. To face these challenges, the United States military has forged a new group of the best of the best. To pull this team together, they've enlisted the help of their finest general: codenamed Hawk. And he's handpicked the finest fighting force the world has ever known: Duke, Scarlett, Stalker, Heavy Duty, and Snake Eyes! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

An incredibly imaginative tale that used stunning artwork to explore germany's embracement of neromancy to win World War II. In this story Hitler devises and unholy plot that pits the ancient Norse gods against the Allied forces, but the plan quickly backfires and Gemany becomes involved in a truly epic war. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Miss Fury, the original pulp heroine, returns! When the costumed adventurer foils a wartime plot by Nazi agents, a scientific mishap catapults her forward through time... or so it seems. Has she truly been propelled into the Washington, D.C. of the year 2013, where the Third Reich reigns supreme? Or is she merely the victim of a mental breakdown, a delusional witness to decades of bloodshed from World War II through the far-flung future? Whether lost in time or driven crazy, one thing is clear - Miss Fury simmers with rage, and those responsible will face her fearsome power! This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

Old soldiers never die...and some of them don't even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who can find--and afford--their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a difficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates far worse than death. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

A coming of age tale told through the eyes of a group of French orphans during World War 2 who are saved by a brave and daring American boy named Peter. As they travel together, they get tangled up in the French Resistance in Paris, fighting a growing German presence under the leadership of a fanatical SS officer hell bent on wiping them out! Using the Peter Pan story as a touchstone, Peter Panzerfaust reinvents familiar character and plot elements in a unique and creative way. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! In the storyline 'The Fire Of Creation', it's 1938 and The Shadow returns in a tale of blazing action and deadly intrigue, as a night of carnage on the New York waterfront plunges the mysterious vigilante into a conspiracy involving the fate of the world itself. As storm clouds gather across the globe, American Military Intelligence meets with a certain Lamont Cranston, determined to beat a host of spies and assassins to the greatest prize of all... but what that might be, only the Shadow knows. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

This thought-provoking story presents a tale that calls into question the double standards of humanity and morality during wartime. In the midst of a covert World War II mission, Sgt. Rock discovers that four of his prisoners were brutally murdered during the night. With the fifth and only surviving prisoner on the run, the Sergeant must determine if the cold-blooded murderer is a member of Easy Company or the German escapee. A moralistic murder mystery set against the backdrop of war, this book examines the fine line between being a soldier and a sadistic killer. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The army of Persia - a force so vast it shakes the earth with its march - is poised to crush Greece, an island of reason and freedom in a sea of mysticism and tyranny. Standing between Greece and this tidal wave of destruction is a tiny detachment of but three hundred warriors. But these warriors are more than men… they are SPARTANS. 300 is a story of war and defiance as only Frank Miller can tell. Featuring the watercolor talents of painter Lynn Varley, 300 marks the first collaboration for these two creators since 1990's Elektra Lives Again. The five-part series is collected into a beautiful, 88-page hardcover volume, with each two-page spread from the comic presented as it was originally intended - as a single undivided page, greatly enhancing the graphic and narrative power of this immortal tale of heroic sacrifice. Make sure to check out the online preview of 300 here. And watch for news of this soon to be made major motion picture. This book is recommended for adults.

The year is 1939 and a twisted alliance between a hate-crazed dictator and a ruthless general has left Europe in flames, in chains. The world's only hope against the threat-the creation of an elite counterstrike force. Code name: G.I. Joe. But are even the Joes tough enough to take down this evil empire when it enlists the aid of a merciless army of alien war machines known as the Decepticons? This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Set against the grim backdrop of Word War I, mysterious aviator Karl Kaufmann arrives on the western front dressed outlandishly and at the controls of his own plane. Overconfident and full of romantic ideals, he has come to fight and kill the Hun. But soon Kaufmann confronts staggering loss and witnesses violence on a scale he has never imagined. In the process, he learns the harsh truth of conflict: war is hell! The book is recommended for older teens and adults.

This lavish collection contains a whole year's worth of daily and Sunday strips starring Mort Walker's loveable slacker Pvt. Beetle Bailey. Set on the fictional Camp Swampy base, the strip follows the Beetle as he attempts to nap his way through his time at in the US Army and the everyday highs and lows of military life. Featuring inept officers, a punchy Sergeant (and his identikit dog), and a host of other hilarious characters that capture all of Walker's keenly observed wit and illustrate why the strip has remained immensely popular for over sixty years.

Over the past eight decades, DC has published stories of fictional war heroes to capture what it means to fight for one's country. In this collection, you'll catch a glimpse of what it was like to live through WWI and WWII through the eyes of various characters, including Sgt. Rock. From tales of rebellion to surviving the fight, this book features some of the greatest war stories of its time. This book is recommended for all ages. Collects Sgt. Rock Special #2, Enemy Ace: War in Heaven #1, Enemy Ace: War in Heaven #2, Showcase #57, Our Army at War #67, Our Army at War #83, Our Army at War #233, Our Army at War #235, Boy Commandos #1, Star Spangled War Stories #87, Star Spangled War Stories #183, All-American Comics #48, Weird War Tales #3, G.I. Combat #87, Our Fighting Forces #49, Our Fighting Forces #102, The Losers Special #1, Military Comics #1.

The Enemy Ace Archives, Volume 1 collects the earliest tales of Hans von Hammer, the greatest fighter pilot of World War I. Utilizing superb characterization, these elegantly crafted stories offer an intriguing and rare look at war by presenting it through the eyes of "the enemy." Although a German soldier, Enemy Ace must still struggle with the agony of survival and the senseless deaths of young men. This book shows that war is not simply good guys versus bad guys but instead human versus human. This book is recommended for teens and adults. Collecting: Our Army at War 151, 153, 155; Showcase 57-58; Star Spangled War Stories 138-142

Death stalks the skies above Europe once more in this second volume of THE ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES, reprinting the classic adventures of World War I German fighter ace Hans von Hammer from the pages of STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES from 1969 through 1976! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Relive the greatest, most defining moments of the key characters from the exciting G.I. Joe comics universe in this collection from IDW Collecting the most incriminating comics moments of G.I. Joe's COBRA, this volume focuses on Storm Shadow, COBRA's silent killer. Read all about his sinister actions in classic G.I. Joe issues #24, 25, 38, 39, 42, and 43. This book is recommended for older kids to adults.

Relive the greatest, most defining moments of the key characters from the exciting G.I. Joe comics universe in this collection from IDW! Collecting the most heroic comics moments of G.I. Joe, this volume focuses on Snake Eyes, ninja and stealth-master of G.I. Joe. Read all about his valiant actions in classic G.I. Joe issues #10, 21, 26, 27, 31, and 144! Also included is the fan-favorite "silent" issue, as well as his two-part origin story! This story is recommended for older kids to adults.

The Punisher heads to paradise to track down a powerful drug lord. But to get to his target, he'll have to fight his way through an army of mercenaries and an invading militarty force sponsored by the US government. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

These five Earth-Kyba stories by legendary science-fiction master Harlan Ellison, winner of multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Edgar awards, have been specially adapted and fully illustrated in vibrant color by artist Ken Steacy. Unavailable for nearly three decades, this tale of the Earth's war with an alien race features a clever framing device specially written by Ellison that links the individual stories. Also includes Ellison's short story "The Few, the Proud," new Introductions by the creators, and six pages of new artwork. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

On Easter Sunday of April 1941, a young woman pushes through the holiday crowds, racing for her life through the streets of Manhattan. It's a chase that leads from the bustling American metropolis all the way to Berlin, the dark heart of the Nazi regime... a chase of screeching taxis and motorcycle escapes, of a fantastic battle between a German U-boat and an autogyro over Coney Island! Like marionettes dangling from invisible hands, neither Allies nor Axis agents can tell if they are the puppeteers... or the dolls whose strings get cut! Behind it all, The Shadow looms, a master of men with cold, hollow laughter and blazing .45 pistols! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

In late 1995 and early 1996, cartoonist/reporter Joe Sacco travelled four times to Gorazde, a UN-designated safe area during the Bosnian War, which had teetered on the brink of obliteration for three and a half years. Still surrounded by Bosnian Serb forces, the mainly Muslim people of Gorazde had endured heavy attacks and severe privation to hang on to their town while the rest of Eastern Bosnia was brutally 'cleansed' of its non-Serb population. But as much as "Safe Area Gorazde" is an account of a terrible siege, it presents a snapshot of people who were slowly letting themselves believe that a war was ending and that they had survived.

956.9204 - General history of Asia Middle East. One night in Beirut in September 1982, while Israeli soldiers secured the area, Christian militia members entered the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and began to massacre hundreds, if not thousands, of Palestinians. Ari Folman was one of those Israeli soldiers, but for more than twenty years he remembered nothing of that night or of the weeks leading up to it. Then came a friend’s disturbing dream, and with it Folman’s need to excavate the truth of the war in Lebanon and answer the crucial question: what was he doing during the hours of slaughter? Challenging the collective amnesia of friends and fellow soldiers, Folman painfully, candidly pieces together the war and his place in it. Gradually, the blankness of his mind is filled in by scenes of combat and patrol, misery and carnage, as well as dreams and hallucinations. Soldiers are haunted by inexplicable nightmares and flashbacks—snapping, growling dogs with teeth bared and eyes glowing orange; a recurring image of three young men rising naked out of the sea to drift into the Beirut battlefield. Tanks crush cars and buildings with lethal indifference; snipers pick off men on donkeys, men in cars, men drinking coffee; a soldier waltzes through a storm of bullets; rock songs fill the air, and then yellow flares. The recollections accumulate until Ari Folman arrives at Sabra and Shatila and his investigation reaches its terrible end. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

A memoir of stories about soldiers who are engaged not only in the daily hostilities of war but also in larger, more personal combat. It features stories that are comical, heart-rending, frightening, and yet display the incredible insight into humanity characteristic of the author's entire oeuvre. This book is recommended for teens and adults.