Charley's War comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "2 June, 1916 - 1 August 1916!" Written by Pat Mills. Art by Joe Colquhoun. Renowned UK comics writer Pat Mills (Marshal Law, Sláine) and legendary artist Joe Colquhoun (Johnny Red) continue the thrilling, humorous and horrifying story of World War One soldier Charley Bourne. Returning to the front, Charley is reunited with old comrades Weeper and Old Bill - and, unfortunately, bully Grogan and the vile Lieutenant Snell. As the bullets fly and bombs fall, Charley faces as much danger from his own ranks as from the enemy's! Rich in the detailed minutiae of the terror-punctuated existence of a Tommy, this fifth volume of Charley's War features a brand new introduction and director's commentary by Pat Mills, plus exclusive bonus content. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "2 June, 1916 - 1 August 1916!" Written by Pat Mills. Art by Joe Colquhoun. Renowned UK comics writer Pat Mills (Marshal Law, Sláine) and legendary artist Joe Colquhoun (Johnny Red) continue the thrilling, humorous and horrifying story of World War One soldier Charley Bourne. Returning to the front, Charley is reunited with old comrades Weeper and Old Bill - and, unfortunately, bully Grogan and the vile Lieutenant Snell. As the bullets fly and bombs fall, Charley faces as much danger from his own ranks as from the enemy's! Rich in the detailed minutiae of the terror-punctuated existence of a Tommy, this fifth volume of Charley's War features a brand new introduction and director's commentary by Pat Mills, plus exclusive bonus content. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st Printing. Written by Pat Mills. Art and Cover by Joe Colquhoun. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Written by Pat Mills. Art and cover by Joe Colquhoun. Charley's War began serialisation in Battle in 1979, and as written by Pat Mills it is one of the greatest strips in the history of British comics, a serious look at how the First World War affected Britain's working class. Complementing the story was the artwork of Joe Colquhoun, fresh off the immensely popular Johnny Red, Colquhoun pushed himself even further detailing the wartime travails of Charley Bourne, producing stunning artwork each and every week. This book collects pages from the first few years of the series, including many complete episodes, printed at their original size so you can appreciate Joe Colquhoun's mastery of the artform. Hardcover, 144 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Charley's War HC (2004-2013 Titan Books) Vol. 1-2. Written by Pat Mills. Art and cover by Joe Colquhoun. From renowned UK comics writer Pat Mills and legendary artist Joe Colquhoun comes a truly classic piece of British comics history, by turns thrilling, humorous and horrifying. In 1916, Charley Bourne enlists to fight on the battlefields of France and finds himself swept up by bloody horror and needless sacrifice in the trenches of the First World War. Collected now in a bumper paperback omnibus format, an ideal jumping-on point for new readers. Includes the original episodes #1-87. Softcover, 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Boy Soldier!"

Written by Pat Mills. Art by Joe Colquhoun.

Join 16 year-old Charley Bourne as he eagerly signs up to fight on the Western front in 1916. The idealistic working class boy experiences the perilous arena of trench warfare, where every waking moment is a bitter fight for survival. As visceral, thrilling and compelling as on its debut, this intensely dramatic war story is the finest the comic book medium has ever produced. Written with acute political and historical insight by British comics legend Pat Mills, it is illustrated throughout with the breathtaking artwork of Joe Colquhoun. This first volume of Charley's War includes Charley's harrowing participation in one of the bloodiest encounters in human history, the Battle of the Somme.

Softcover, 320 pages, B&W. Cover price $26.99.