Enemy Ace: War in Heaven #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2003 DC collection reprints the two-issue miniseries that brought the legendary World War I flying ace Hans von Hammer back into action during the Second World War. Written by Garth Ennis with art by Chris Weston, the story follows the reluctant German pilot as he is forced out of retirement to serve the Nazi regime, grappling with his personal code of honor against the horrors of a new, more brutal conflict.
In "Book One" of Enemy Ace: War in Heaven, the legendary German pilot von Hammer leads his small squadron in a final, desperate stand against overwhelming Allied forces. After being shot down near Dachau, he witnesses the horrors of a concentration camp and makes a shocking decision to surrender—only to face resistance from his own men. Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated with gritty precision by Russ Heath, with colors by Matt Hollingsworth and letters by Bill Oakley, this issue captures the weight of war and the cost of conscience. The cover, by Jim Dietz, sets a haunting tone for a story that redefines heroism in the crucible of World War II.
In "Book One" of *Enemy Ace: War in Heaven*, von Hammer returns to the skies not for ideology, but duty, answering a desperate plea from an old comrade to guide young pilots. His skill in combat is unmatched, yet his moral compass strains under the weight of serving a regime he despises, especially as he clashes with a fanatical subordinate. When a crash behind enemy lines forces him to witness the brutal cost of war, his understanding of the conflict—and himself—begins to shift.
In "Book Two" of *Enemy Ace: War in Heaven*, von Hammer, now leading a small squadron of jet fighters, faces impossible odds as the war winds down. After being shot down near Dachau, he witnesses the horrors of a concentration camp and insists on surrendering to the Allies—only to face resistance from his own men. With tensions boiling and loyalty tested, a shocking act of violence forces a reckoning, and von Hammer must decide what kind of man he wants to be in the war's final moments.
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↩ Reprints Star Spangled War Stories #139 (1968), Enemy Ace: War in Heaven #1 (2001), Enemy Ace: War in Heaven #2 (2001)
Reprinted in Magnum Album #2 (2004)
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