Osprey Publishing, famed publisher of military history, is entering the graphic novel field with a series of non-fiction comic trade paperbacks launching in September under the Osprey Graphic History moniker.  The books will feature original work telling the stories of great battles in American history.

Four titles are planned for September, two for October, and another six for 2007.  The package will be 48 page, 9.75' x 6.7' trade paperbacks in color.  Each book will include background material at the front, a glossary at the back, and a 20' x 14' pullout poster. 

Creative teams include a number of notable comic professionals, including Larry Hama, who has probably done more war comics than any other writer currently producing new comics. 

The titles and known creative teams are as follow:

September 2006

The Bloodiest Day--Battle of Antietam

Written by Larry Hama, cover art by Ron Wagner, and interior art by Scott Moore.

The Empire Falls--Battle of Midway

Written by Steve White, cover art by Gary Erskine, and interior art by Richard Elson.

Surprise Attack--Battle of Shiloh

Written by Larry Hama, cover art by Ron Wagner, interior art by Scott Moore  

Day of Infamy--Attack on Pearl Harbor

Written by Steve White, cover art by Gary Erskine, and interior art by Jerrold Spahn

October 2006

Island of Terror--Battle of Iwo Jima

Written by Larry Hama, cover art by Gary Erskine, and interior art by Anthony Williams.

The War Is On! -- Battle of First Bull Run

To Be Scheduled 2007

Gamble for Victory -- Battle of Gettysburg

Written by Dan Abnett, cover art by Ron Wagner, interior art by Dheeraj Verma.

Fight to the Death -- Battle of Guadalcanal

Ironclads at War -- The Monitor vs. the Merrimac

The Tide Turns -- D-Day Invasion

Deadly Inferno -- Battle of the Wilderness

Hitler's Last Gamble -- Battle of the Bulge

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