The Night Witches

In The Night Witches, Garth Ennis and Russ Braun bring to life the true story of the all-female Soviet bomber regiments that terrorized the German army during World War II. Published by the Naval Institute Press beginning in 2019, this single-issue comic offers a gritty, character-driven portrayal of the aviators who flew outdated biplanes on daring night raids, earning their nickname from the sound of their wooden wings. With Ennis’s sharp, unsentimental writing and Braun’s detailed, expressive art, it’s a focused and respectful tribute to these overlooked heroes of history.