Comic books in 'WW1', graded by CGC

1st printing. World War I, that awful, gaping wound in the history of Europe, has long been an obsession of Jacques Tardi's. It Was the War of the Trenches is Tardi's defining, masterful statement on the subject, a graphic novel that can stand shoulder to shoulder with Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front and Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms. Tardi is not interested in the national politics, the strategies, or the battles. Like Remarque, he focuses on the day to day of the grunts in the trenches, and, with icy, controlled fury and disgust, with sardonic yet deeply sympathetic narration, he brings that existence alive as no one has before or since. Yet he also delves deeply into the underlying causes of the war, the madness, the cynical political exploitation of patriotism. And in a final, heartbreaking coda, Tardi grimly itemizes the ghastly human cost of the war, and lays out the future 20th century conflicts, all of which seem to spring from this global burst of insanity. Trenches features some of Tardi's most stunning artwork. Rendered in an inhabitually lush illustrative style, inspired both by abundant photographic documentation and classic American war comics, augmented by a sophisticated, gorgeous use of Craftint tones, Trenches is somehow simultaneously atypical and a perfect encapsulation of Tardi's mature style. It is the indisputable centerpiece of Tardi's oeuvre. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Written by Peter Breau, Jaden Breau. Art and Cover by Brian Maikisch. Experience a double dose of horror with 'Nacht Feast' and 'Carnis Nocturnis,' crafted by the award-nominated father and son writers Peter Breau, acclaimed for his gripping works like 'These Damn Kids' and 'Deliver Us from Evil,' and Jaden Breau. They are teaming up with the talented artist Brian Maikisch. Mud and Madness delivers two chilling tales that will haunt your nightmares. In 'Nacht Feast,' journey into the heart of World War I, where Canadian soldiers face off against Dracula himself on the battlefield. As they fight for survival against the undead, a daring plan emerges to stop the bloodthirsty menace. 20 pages, PC/B&W. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Written by Peter Breau, Jaden Breau. Art by Brian Maikisch. Cover by Miranda M. Experience a double dose of horror with 'Nacht Feast' and 'Carnis Nocturnis,' crafted by the award-nominated father and son writers Peter Breau, acclaimed for his gripping works like 'These Damn Kids' and 'Deliver Us from Evil,' and Jaden Breau. They are teaming up with the talented artist Brian Maikisch. Mud and Madness delivers two chilling tales that will haunt your nightmares. In 'Nacht Feast,' journey into the heart of World War I, where Canadian soldiers face off against Dracula himself on the battlefield. As they fight for survival against the undead, a daring plan emerges to stop the bloodthirsty menace. 20 pages, PC/B&W. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Written by Peter Breau, Jaden Breau. Art by Alessio Nocerino. Cover by Miranda M. As the Canadian troops face horrors both human and demonic beneath Vimy Ridge, the hauntingly beautiful art of Alessio Nocerino brings this grim world to life, with Christopher Bousquet's incredible lettering and Lory Giutini's eerie, atmospheric colors amplifying the terror. This issue promises to plunge you deeper into the madness as Piker and his men uncover ancient evils lurking in the shadows. 24 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Written by Peter Breau, Jaden Breau. Art by Alessio Nocerino. Cover by Nick Sarpong Jr. As the Canadian troops face horrors both human and demonic beneath Vimy Ridge, the hauntingly beautiful art of Alessio Nocerino brings this grim world to life, with Christopher Bousquet's incredible lettering and Lory Giutini's eerie, atmospheric colors amplifying the terror. This issue promises to plunge you deeper into the madness as Piker and his men uncover ancient evils lurking in the shadows. 24 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Written by Brockton McKinney; Robert Venditti. Art by Dalts Dalton. Cover by Dalts Dalton. Theyve killed her team. Theyve hunted her through the night. Now one Savage stands alone against the monstrous force of nature that tore through her whole world. And shes got a entire jeep filled with ways to make them pay. Savage Squad 6 reaches its explosive conclusion! • From writers Robert Venditti (Superman 78, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps) and Brockton McKinney (Jenny Zero)! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.