Arrowsmith: So Smart in Their Fine Uniforms

In 2004, DC published this single-issue one-shot from writer Kurt Busiek and artist Carlos Pacheco, a standalone story set in an alternate-history World War I where magic and mythical creatures are as real as trench warfare. The tale follows a young American pilot who joins the war in Europe, only to find himself caught between the brutal realities of combat and the arcane forces that drive the conflict. It's a sharply crafted, self-contained exploration of duty and disillusionment, showcasing Busiek's knack for reimagining genre tropes and Pacheco's lush, detailed artwork.