Stranded on a secluded island during World War 2, a young man discovers the true horrors of war.

Go Home written by Dan Hill with art by Andrew Herbst really caught me off guard in a good way. The story is more of a poem and how it’s written is an interesting one. The story is written like a letter home as the protagonist writes home to his father exploring his time growing up and his experiences during the war.

The comic is like reading a personal diary entry with images and that style really makes it stand out. It all gives a look into the mind and even has the main character rethinking some of what he’s saying. It provides an insight into the character you don’t often get making the comic a character study in many ways. It creates a depth you often don’t see with comic characters.

Herbst’s art is fantastic and with Hill’s writing style it becomes even more important. The design is solid and reminds me a bit of Nate Powell’s work in a way. The drama is emphasized and the heartbreak too with the combination of writer and artist coming together to tell a great solid.

Overall, the comic wasn’t on my radar, but this is really solid and one I’d suggest checking out digitally. It stands out as a prime example of the type of entertainment that indie comics can deliver that you often don’t see in the big publishers.

Story: Dan Hill Art: Andrew Herbst
Story: 8.4 Art: 8.4 Overall: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy

Graphic Policy was provided with a FREE copy for review