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The Forever War by Joe Haldeman and Mark Marvano
Requirements: CBR Reader, 72 MB / 42 MB.
Overview: MY NAME IS PRIVATE MANDELLA. I AM ONE OF THE ELITE OF THE EARTH. I HAVE AN IQ OVER 150: I HAVE UNUSUAL HEALTH AND STRENGTH AND I HAVE BEEN CONSCRIPTED TO GUARD HUMANITY AGAINST THE TAURAN MENACE ON SOME LONELY OUTPOST OF THE GALAXY. THE CATCH IS – THE WAY TO GET BACK HOME IS AFTER A COMBAT TOUR, WHICH BECAUSE OF THE COLLAPSAR JUMP COULD LAST A CENTURY OR TWO. THAT WON’T MATTER, I’LL ONLY BE A FEW MONTHS OLDER, BUT I WON’T RECOGNISE THE EARTH I LEFT. AND, OF COURSE, NOT FITTING IN I WON’T WANT TO STAY THERE SO I’LL RE-ENLIST, AND WHEN I RETURN AS A VETERAN THEY WON’T EVEN SPEAK MY LANGUAGE …
THE ARMY IS MY HOME NOW. BUT THAT’S WHAT THEY PLANNED ALL ALONG WASN’T IT … WASN’T IT?

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The Forever War

    Joe Haldeman story
    Mark Marvano art
    Bruno Marchand colours
    Published by Dupuis (France), NBM Publishing (USA), 1988-1989.

      The Forever War is a 1988 Belgian science fiction graphic novel trilogy drawn by Marvano and closely based on the award-winning The Forever War novel by Joe Haldeman, who has noted that he "supplied all of the dialogue and scripted [the comic] like a movie".

      Drawn in the ligne claire style and originally published in Dutch as De Eeuwige Oorlog, it tells the story of William Mandella, an elite soldier fighting for Earth in a centuries-long interstellar war against the ‘Taurans’. The series focuses mainly on the dehumanising effects of war and its attendant bureaucracy.

      The series has been translated into French (La Guerre Eternelle) by Dupuis, German (Der Ewige Krieg), Polish (Wieczna wojna), Spanish (La Guerra Interminable) and English (The Forever War) by NBM Publishing.

        1. Private Mandella/Soldat Mandella, Dupuis, 11/1988
        2. Lieutenant Mandella/Lieutenant Mandella, Dupuis, 06/1989
        3. Major Mandella/Major Mandella, Dupuis, 11/1989

      The three volumes of the series span the whole of almost one millennia of war between humanity and the Taurans, an extraterrestrial species that stays enigmatic throughout the series. Due to time dilation, the two main characters experience the whole of the war, biologically appearing to be in their early thirties at the end of the hostilities.

      Staying very faithful to the novel in describing the life of the soldiers and their involvement in various military actions, the graphic novel touches upon themes such as the inhumanity of war (both during combat and in the administration of it) and the change of a society faced with centuries of war footing against an almost totally unseen enemy. Most importantly, it portrays personal experiences of a soldier who, due to pure luck and the Einsteinian time dilation of interstellar travel, fights in and survives the whole length of the war, to end up in a world he does not recognize anymore.

      Like the novel, the series is based heavily on Haldemann’s experiences in, and thoughts about, the Vietnam War, which are mirrored in the conduct of the military actions and propaganda operations of Earth’s military government, especially in its treatment of enemies and the casualties / veterans on its own side. Like its protagonists, the series shows more resignation than outright cynicism at what are depicted as very human failings unchanged throughout history. Haldemann has noted that Marvano managed to include much more of the novel’s "first-person ruminations" by Mandella in the graphic novel than the author had originally thought practical

        The FWS Review of The Forever War Graphic Novel

          In 1988, Belgian artist Marvano committed himself to a three-part graphic novel serial based on the the Forever War by Joe Haldemen. Original, the graphic novels were published in Europe, and came to the states via NBM publishing in the early 1990’s. Joe Haldemen was directly involved in the process of turning his work into a visual medium, and was pleased with the outcome. The Forever War Graphic Novel was later broken up and published in B&W for Dark Horse Comics’ Cheval Noir series. Today, these graphic novels have become rare, only Volume One seems to somewhat available, while Volume Two and Three are very hard to find. I paid $5.60 for Volume One in Very Fine condition from Lone Star Comics in Arlington, Texas (they have a few more if you are interested). That is less than the original 1990 cover price! Sometimes, things go your way…Volume One covers the first 80 pages from my 2003 Eos tradepaper edition of the The Forever War.

          The Good

            The Forever War Graphic Novel Volume One is one of those rare gems of military sci-fi, due to the amount love and attention that was put into the work. Being a fan of the book, and the regard that I hold it in, I can honestly say that this is an outstanding graphic novel, and is more or less faithful to the original text.

            In the first few pages, I was surprised to find a section written by Mr. Hadlemen on his experiences in Vietnam in 1968 (complete with pictures), covering the link between the Vietnam war and the genesis of the Forever War. Following this, Marvano gave why he had the desire this project. I took away the feeling that Marvano was committed to give the best Military Sci-Fi book the best comic adaption possible.

            And he did.

            Most of the narration in the graphic novel, is directly lifted from the text of the book, give the reader the best of both worlds.
            I actually re-read the novel after finishing the graphic novel, and I found the graphic novel modernized some element of the book, including the figthing suit to look more like a militarized NASA space suit, the laser finger from the novel is replaced with a more rifle-like weapon, and the vehicle that takes them from ship-to-shore is based on the American Space Shuttle, worked quite well.
            Some of the art is breathtaking, and I wanted to hang it from my walls.

            After witnessing the power of Marvano’s art, it will be hard for me to not see this art when I read the novel. That’s how organic it is with the text.
            If a mini-series or movie was more or less based off of this version of the book, then Avatar is going to get it’s blue ass kicked.

          The Bad

            For a work to be translated into a visual medium, you have to make cuts. Namely the assigned sexually partners, military-approved drug use, and the genesis behind the UN task force drafting only 150+ IQ rated people is not stated. Much of the detail on the fighting suit is omitted. The most critical plot device cut from the graphic novel is the interaction between Marygay and William, whose relationship is vital in last portion of the book. Nearly nothing is exchanged between these characters in Volume One, where in the book, they are often each other’s preferred bed partners.

          The Ugly

            The only ugly portion is the rarity of this series. I was about to locate Volume Three for a very good price, however I have yet to locate Volume Two for sale for less than my car payment.

          Should you buy this?

            YES!!! If you are a fan of the book, then is the cherry on top. Buy it while it is still cheap before Mr. Scott makes the movie. This is what Mr. Scott should use for the basis for this upcoming 3-D epic film verison of the Forever War. This combines the best elements of the novel, while making changes for the audience and times.

          BTW

            If you own Volume Two in good condition, please email me with a price…we can do some business.

        Posted by William at 21:11

Note: See also by Joe Haldeman: Dallas Barr

Download Instructions:
http://festyy.com/wKN89o — The Forever War 01 Private Mandella (1988)
http://festyy.com/wKN89g — The Forever War 02 Lieutenant Mandella (1989)
http://festyy.com/wKN89k — The Forever War 03 Major Mandella (1991)

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