The Other Side (comics)
| The Other Side | |
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The Other Side #1 (December 2006). Art by Cameron Stewart. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Mini-series |
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| Publication date | December 2006 - April 2007 |
| Number of issues | 5 |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Jason Aaron |
| Penciller(s) | Cameron Stewart |
| Inker(s) | Cameron Stewart |
| Colorist(s) | Dave McCaig |
The Other Side is a five-issue 2006 Vietnam War-themed comic book mini-series published by DC Comics as a part of its Vertigo imprint. It was written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Cameron Stewart. Stewart travelled to Vietnam to do extensive visual research.
It tells parallel stories of an American soldier, PFC Bill Everette, and a North Vietnamese soldier, Vo Binh Dai, as they join their respective armies. As they fight for their countries, the horror of the war wears upon their soul and sanity.
Awards
- Received 2007 Eisner Award nomination for Best Limited Series.
External links
- Descent into Hell: Aaron talks “The Other Side”, February 24, 2006, Comic Book Resources