Men of War
DC · 1977–1980 · 26 issues
About the series
DC's Men of War (1977–1980) was a 26-issue war comic anthology that spotlighted the grit and sacrifice of ordinary soldiers, with a rotating creative team including writers Jack C. Harris, Roger McKenzie, and David Michelinie, and artists like Dick Ayers, Curt Swan, and Arvell Jones. It stood out for its focus on the human cost of conflict, often featuring the recurring character of the "Gravedigger," a black Union soldier in the Civil War. Though not a top seller, the series is remembered for its earnest, character-driven stories during a time when DC was expanding its war comics line beyond the classic Sgt. Rock and The Unknown Soldier.