High Shining Brass

A four-issue miniseries from Apple Press, High Shining Brass is a gritty, character-driven war story set in the final years of the Vietnam War. Written and drawn by Don Lomax, with co-writing on some issues by Robert Durand, the series focuses on the men of a Marine reconnaissance unit operating deep in enemy territory, exploring the bonds of brotherhood and the psychological toll of combat. Lomax’s stark, detailed artwork and unflinching narrative give the series a raw, documentary-like feel that stands apart from more heroic war comics of the era. It remains a powerful, overlooked example of late-80s/early-90s independent war storytelling.