Guerillas Vol. 2

The absurdities of war through the eyes of a soldier

Brahm Revel author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oni Press,US

Published:24th Jul '12

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Private John Francis Clayton's experiences in Guerillas Vol. 2 reveal a surreal Vietnam, where chain-smoking chimps complicate the realities of war.

In Guerillas Vol. 2, Private John Francis Clayton finds himself in an increasingly bizarre situation during his tour of duty in Vietnam. As he navigates the complexities of warfare, he encounters an elite platoon of simian soldiers that challenges his understanding of both the conflict and the nature of the creatures around him. These chain-smoking chimps seem to defy logic, and Clayton grapples with the surreal reality that surrounds him, questioning whether they are allies or an even greater threat.

The narrative delves deeper into the absurdity of war, blending humor with poignant reflections on the chaos of combat. As Clayton struggles to make sense of his experiences, he is forced to confront not only the external dangers of the jungle but also the internal conflicts that arise from his own perceptions of heroism and survival. The presence of these unusual soldiers serves as a metaphor for the unpredictability of war, highlighting the thin line between sanity and madness.

As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The unique premise of Guerillas Vol. 2 invites readers to explore themes of camaraderie, the absurdity of violence, and the search for meaning amidst the chaos. With a blend of satire and social commentary, this installment promises to captivate and challenge its audience, leaving them pondering the true nature of the jungle and the battles that rage within it.

LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Right out of central casting come homesick newbie soldier John Francis Clayton, his gung-ho veteran father, and his hard-bitten squadmates bushwacking through 'Nam and watching friends get killed far too often. But Clayton's in for some outside-the-box challenges: a crew of chain-smoking chimpanzee soldiers gone AWOL. The chimp corps takes this war comic to a wilder and more interesting place. All seven animals are depicted as individual, idiosyncratic characters with nearly plausible, if over-the-top, battle skills. Even Tarzan couldn't get off machine-gun rounds with his feet. The chimps adopt the wounded Clayton, as Revel interweaves three narrative threads: Clayton's reminiscences, his real-time Vietnam slog with his squad and then with the chimps, and the fate of another squad, assigned to help a German scientist recapture the missing "soldiers" with the help of a nasty tracker baboon named Adolf. VERDICT Brahm's gritty blacks and grays suit this enjoyable and socially relevant read, and the narrative addresses plenty of real war horrors and the doomed futility of the entire Vietnam misadventure. This will mesmerize fans of war comics and action stories. Older teens up due to violence and cursing. The concluding volume is expected next year.


ISBN: 9781934964996

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm

Weight: 240g

184 pages