It's time to head back to the world! That's right, it is the FINAL episode of "In Country"! And in this one, I am taking a look at the last issue of The 'Nam, which is The 'Nam #84. Written by Don Lomax with art by Alberto Saichann, "The Letter" follows several NVA and VC fighters through the jungles of North and South Vietnam and centers around a letter a little girl wrote to her father, who has been fighting int he war for years. After doing my synopsis and review, I then look at the ads and the last lettercolumn of the series, which includes an editorial farewell, and give my final thoughts on the series and this podcast.

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In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 100

One episode and a wake-up is left! In the penultimate episode of In Country, I take time out from comics, movies, and the Vietnam War to talk about the war's aftermath and Vietnam itself. The episode begins with the history of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. along with descriptions of two other Vietnam War memorials that I've been to on Long Island and in Charlottesville. I then talk about the postwar history of Vietnam and U.S. relations with Vietnam as well as look at the country in the present day via season 8, episode 1 of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. Plus, listener feedback!

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 99

Two episodes and a wake-up are left! This time around, I take one last trip to Vietnam at the movies by looking at the final film in Oliver Stone's Vietnam trilogy, 1993's Heaven and Earth. I review the film and also take a look at its source material, two memoirs by Le Ly Hayslip, When Heaven and Earth Changed Places and Child of War Woman of Peace.

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 98

Three episodes and a wake-up are left! This time around, I look at The 'Nam #83, the final issue of Wayne Vansant's longtime run as artist and the last part of our look at Ed Marks' time working with Bulldog and Dai-Uy in Vietnam. I also take a look at historical context for the end of the war, describing what happens throughout all of 1974 before looking at the events of January-April 1975, with a special focus on the fall of Saigon on April 29 and 30, 1975.

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 97

Four episodes and a wake-up are left! This time around, it's one final look at The Punisher and his experience in the Vietnam War. We've seen him "invade The 'Nam" three times already, but what about how it was told through one of the most acclaimed runs featuring Frank Castle? I take a look at how Garth Ennis told the story of Frank Castle in Vietnam through three connecting storylines: "Born", "Valley Forge, Valley Forge", and "The Platoon." 

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 96

Five episodes and a wake-up left! It's back to our regular comics coverage with The 'Nam #82. In "Hue", we see more of the Tet Offensive and the story of Dai Uy, the ARVN soldier who has been telling Ed Marks about his experience in 1968. It comes courtesy of Don Lomax and Wayne Vansant. I also spend time looking at the rest of 1973, which includes events surrounding Watergate and the New York Mets. 

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 95

Six episodes and a wake-up! It's time to do another tour with Frank Castle as I look at two separate Punisher storylines from the 1990s. First up is the trade paperback The Punisher in The 'Nam: Final Invasion, a post-cancellation publication of what was supposed to be issues #84, 85, and 86 of the series. In it, Frank re-ups for another assignment and takes on a mission to rescue a group of POWs from a NVA camp called "The Death Hole." The second storyline is a five-parter from Punisher: War Zone #26-30 where Ice has to rescue Frank when he is captured by a powerful gangster who runs a cartel on an island nation in Latin America. 

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 94

Seven episodes and a wake-up! This time around, I take a break from my regular coverage of the comic to bring you one of the landmark films about the Vietnam War, 1978's The Deer Hunter, which stars Robert DeNiro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep. For my look at the film, I'm joined by fellow TTF podcaster, Luke Jaconetti. We talk about Michael Cimino's Best Picture winner by looking at the plot and characters but also its symbolic/metaphorical meanings; and its reputation and resonance as a film about Vietnam, war, and America. 

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 93

 Eight episodes and a wake-up! This time around, I take a look at issue #81 of the series, which is part three of the three-part Tet Offensive storyline "The Beginning of the End", plus historical context from the summer of 1973. Then, I look at five documentaries about the Vietnam War. 

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 92

Nine episodes and a wake-up! This time around, I take a look at part two of the three-part Tet Offensive storyline "The Beginning of the End", plus historical context from the middle of 1973. Then, I look at the career of Vietnam Veteran Principal Seymour Skinner.

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 91

10 episodes and a wake-up are left! It's a return to the regular coverage of The 'Nam with the first of a three-part storyline that takes us back to the Tet Offensive of 1968, "The Beginning of the End." I'll take a look at issue #79 of the series and will also finish up the two-part Punisher/Iceman storyline from Punisher War Journal by looking at issue #53 of that comic. Plus, I round things out by looking at the history behind the war in January-March of 1973.

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 90

11 episodes and a wake-up are left! This time around, I take a break from comic book coverage to look at another book and film about the Vietnam War, Born on the Fourth of July. I start by looking at Ron Kovic's autobiography about his time in Vietnam as well as his recovery from the injuries that paralyzed him and journey toward being an antiwar activist. Then, I take a quick look at the first movie that was inspired by Kovic's story, 1978's Coming Home, which stars Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, and Bruce Dern. Finally, I look at Oliver Stone's 1989 adaptation of Born on the Fourth of July, which stars Tom Cruise.

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 89

12 episodes and a wake-up are left! My coverage of Don Lomax's run on The 'Nam continues with issue #78, a story about combat in Quang Tri through the eyes of Ed Marks. Plus, we get the next chapter in the "Stateside" backup as Rob Little and Sarge try to track down Top, who may have been involved in the death of Rob's brother Eugene. Then, I look at an article about the comic in Marvel Age #122 followed by a Punisher/Ice team-up in Punisher War Journal #52. It's all this and the historical context for the fall and winter of 1972.

In Country: Marvel Comics' "The 'Nam" -- Episode 88

Ed Marks finds himself on an aircraft carrrier and we hear the story of a fellow soldier's bombing run, plus we go "Stateside" to see Rob Little reunite with Sarge. It's all in issue #77 of The 'Nam, which is written by Don Lomax with art by Wayne Vansant, Mike Harris, and Frank Percy. Plus, I take a look at the events of the war in the summer of 1972.

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