F-3 Bandit

In the mid-1990s, Antarctic Press launched this 10-issue series from writer Herb Mallette, blending high-octane aerial combat with a gritty, near-future military sci-fi premise. The strip follows the crew of the titular F-3 Bandit, a cutting-edge fighter jet, as they navigate deadly missions and the personal costs of war in a world on the brink. Mallette's taut scripting and the series' kinetic artwork captured a post-Cold War tension, making it a cult favorite among fans of military comics.