The Stretcher Bearers

The Stretcher Bearers, published by the Naval Institute Press, launched in 2022 as a single-issue comic that spotlights the harrowing, often-overlooked role of combat medics. Written by Reid and Ryan Beaman with art by Reid Beaman, this series brings a grounded, historically informed perspective to the battlefield, emphasizing the courage and sacrifice of those who carry the wounded to safety. It matters as a focused, respectful tribute to a vital wartime duty, offering a concise but powerful entry in military comics.