Battlefields #1
"1: From a Land Down Under" kicks off Battlefields #1 with a gripping wartime tale set in the skies over Europe. Written by Garth Ennis and brought to life by P. J. Holden’s dynamic art, the story follows Harding, a gifted pilot newly in command of a Wellington bomber crew nearing the end of their tour. When an inexperienced flyer joins the group, tensions rise—until a daring aerial maneuver under fire earns their respect and transforms fear into fierce loyalty. The cover by Garry Leach captures the intensity of the moment, perfectly framing the stakes of survival and leadership.
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Harding, brilliant at flight school but untested in combat, takes command of a bomber crew that needs only three more missions to complete its tour and be sent home to Australia. An inexperienced pilot makes them resentful and frightened, but while under attack he saves their lives by performing terrifying stunts with the Wellington bomber, converting them into enthusiastic supporters.
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