Shooting War

Shooting War, launched in 2008 by French publisher Les Arènes, is a single-issue graphic novel that reimagines the Iraq War through a satirical, media-saturated lens. The story follows a young video blogger who becomes an embedded journalist, capturing the chaos of a near-future conflict where reality and digital spectacle blur. Created by writer Anthony Lappé and artist Dan Goldman, this stark, photo-realistic comic stands out for its prescient critique of war reporting and internet culture. Its impact lies in its raw, unflinching look at how modern warfare is packaged for consumption.