1941: The Illustrated Story

In 1979, Heavy Metal magazine published this single-issue historical comic that reimagines the lead-up to World War II through a gritty, illustrated narrative. Written by Allan Asherman, Bob Gale, and John Milius, with art by Rick Veitch and Stephen Bissette, the project stands as a unique early collaboration between film and comics talent. Its ambitious, cinematic scope and stark visual style offer a distinctive snapshot of late-1970s alternative comics storytelling.