Today in Comics History, April 28: Happy birthday, Ann-Margret!

Born on this day: actress/model/singer/dancer and all-around bombshell Ann-Margret (State Fair, Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, Kitten with a Whip, Stagecoach, Grumpy Old Men, The Flintstones, and many more)!

Ann-Margret is more definitely interesting to see than Bob Hope! (Note: I've done some minor editing to this panel to correct a misspelling on Ann-Margret's name. Shame on you, Marvel Comics!)


from The 'Nam #35 (Marvel, October 1989), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Wayne Vansant, inks by Geof Isherwood, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, April 1, 1972, April Fool's Day: The only April Fools' prank in the 'Nam is whoever told Ed that mustache looked good on him

from The 'Nam #71 (Marvel, August 1992), script by Don Lomax, pencils and inks by Wayne Vansant, colors by John Kalisz, letters by Phil Felix
Also on this day, this did, or didn't, happen. You make the call!


from The 'Nam #77 (Marvel, February 1993), script by Don Lomax, pencils by Mike Harris, inks by Frank Percy, colors by John Kalisz, letters by Michael Higgins

Today in Comics History, July 2: Happy birthday, Joe Hallen!

...hope you survive the experience!


from Marvel Age #103 (Marvel, August 1991); text by Chris Eliopoulis and Barry Dutter; pencils and inks by Ron Zalme, colors by Renee Witterstaetter
...Oh.



from "The Death of Joe Hallen: Part One of Five: Bring It On Home to Me" in The 'Nam #54 (Marvel, March 1991), cover pencils and inks by Andy Kubert, script by Chuck Dixon, breakdowns by Wayne Vansant, finishes by Tony DeZuniga, colors and letters by Phil Felix
(Read more about Joe Hallen here.)

Today in Comics History, December 25, 1966, Christmas: Louder than the explosion of bombs

from The 'Nam #11 (Marvel, October 1987), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by John Beatty, colors and letters by Phil Felix
"The word is Peace. It is loud now. It is louder. Louder than the explosion of bombs." — Maya Angelou

Today in Comics History, December 24, 1966, Christmas Eve:: That's a terrible Christmas gift, North Vietnam

from The 'Nam #11 (Marvel, October 1987), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by John Beatty, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1967: Sorry Charlie, only US troops get to eat turkey

from The 'Nam #22 (Marvel, September 1988), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Wayne Vansant, inks by Geof Isherwood, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, November 23, 1963: The 'Nam crosses over with Ernie Bushmiller's comic strip

from The 'Nam #43 (Marvel, April 1990), script by Chuck Dixon, pencils and inks by Wayne Vansant, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, October 15, 1966: Rest in peace, Michael Albergo, Jr.

from The 'Nam #19 (Marvel, June 1988), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Wayne Vansant, inks by Geof Isherwood, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, September 15, 1950: Generals continue to play dice with men

from The 'Nam #45 (Marvel, June 1990), script by Doug Murray, breakdowns by Wayne Vansant, finishes by Tony DeZuñiga, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, September 7, 1968: Same as it ever was

from The 'Nam #32 (Marvel, June 1989), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Wayne Vansant, inks by Geof Isherwood, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, August 28, 1968: A.C.A.B. '68

cover of The 'Nam #32 (Marvel, June 1989), pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob McLeod
Protest activity against the Vietnam War took place prior to and during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Today in Comics History, August 12, 1966: We now pause this blog for a smoke break

from The 'Nam #8 (Marvel, July 1987), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by John Beatty, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, August 2, 1950: Even in Korea he had to ride in the back of the bus

from The 'Nam #45 (Marvel, June 1990), script by Doug Murray, breakdowns by Wayne Vansant, finishes by Tony DeZuñiga, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, July 20, 1950: The man's too strong

from The 'Nam #45 (Marvel, June 1990), script by Doug Murray, breakdowns by Wayne Vansant, finishes by Tony DeZuñiga, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, July 18, 1950: We now return to Shaft in Korea, already in progress

from The 'Nam #45 (Marvel, June 1990), script by Doug Murray, breakdowns by Wayne Vansant, finishes by Tony DeZuñiga, colors and letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, July 15, 1950: We now return to Mike Sterling's "THEN...KOREA," already in progress

from The 'Nam #45 (Marvel, June 1990), script by Doug Murray, breakdowns by Wayne Vansant, finishes by Tony DeZuñiga, colors and letters by Phil Felix
Context.

Today in Comics History, July 8, 1969: Better watch out testifying, that helicopter has powerful friends in Congress

from The 'Nam #42 (Marvel, March 1990), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Wayne Vansant, inks by Stan Drake, colors by Rob Tokar, letters by Phil Felix

Today in Comics History, July 2: Happy birthday, Chris Noel!

Born on this day: actress, entertainer, and Vietnam veterans' advocate Chris Noel, who appeared many times in shows for US troops stationed in Vietnam and hosted the Armed Forces Radio show A Date With Chris, a popular radio program for the military. Read more about her on Wikipedia and on Vetsville.us.


Chris appears in this Christmas story of The 'Nam:



from The 'Nam #23 (Marvel, October 1988), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Wayne Vansant, inks by Frank Springer, colors by Mark Chiarello, letters by Phil Felix
A letter writer to the mag is not impressed with Chris Noel; the editor attempts to set him straight.


letter column from The 'Nam #27 (Marvel, February 1989)
Happy birthday, Chris!


cover of The 'Nam #23; pencils and inks by Pepe Moreno

Today in Comics History, June 19, 1968: Filming begins on Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown*

from The 'Nam #29 (Marvel, April 1989), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Wayne Vansant, inks by Frank Springer, colors by Steve Mellor, letters by Phil Felix
*And Don't Come Back!

Today in Comics History, June 13, 1966: It pays to be aware of your genre

from The 'Nam #5 (April 1987), script by Doug Murray, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by John Beatty, colors and letters by Phil Felix