I recommend, “Letters From Iwo Jima”, “Platoon”, “Apocalypse Now”, “Full Metal Jacket” and “Saving Private Ryan”, which all feature young people. Wars are fought by the young, most of whom enter the military as an alternative to college. Any accurate depiction of war must therefore focus on teenagers. A story about recruiting practices (like my book) necessarily focuses on high school and college, where recruiters do their work. Also, comic books are mostly read by young people, who want characters they can identify with.

TheDeeMan, I also recommend the War comics of Harvey Kurtzman, who was a master of satire, social commentary and serious drama. He is one of my all-time favorites, and the reason I do so many humor and war comics.

By the way, sections of “Special Forces” will be appearing in the next WORLD WAR THREE, which features the kind of hard-hitting war journalism you want. Past issues have featured the incredible Sue Coe and Peter Kuper, both known for their editorial illustrations in the New York Times.

You may also enjoy NAT TURNER, which explores serious political issues in a truthful and accurate manner. BIRTH OF A NATION is a recent political satire I collaborated on with Aaron McGruder and Reginald Hudlin, who both are known for their controversial politics. TRUTH: RED WHITE AND BLACK is a book about racism in WW2, which invokes the Tuskeege Experiment. All of these books can be found in the public library, so you don’t even have to give me money.

Thank you for your time. I applaud your quest for higher standards in comic books and your heartfelt conviction to battle oppression, injustice and disinformation worldwide.

Everybody check out TheDeeMan’s comic at http://www.webcomicsnation.com/moniquem/gaak/series.php

See what I just did? I said one thing, but obviously meant the opposite! That’s irony.

You know, like, “Operation Iraqi Freedom”.

If you don’t wanna read it, fine, but given Kyle’s track record, I have faith in him and I believe he knows exactly what he’s doing.