War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle

Garth Ennis and Howard Chaykin teamed up for this five-issue Marvel limited series, a brutal World War I saga that reimagines the classic Phantom Eagle as a haunted, reluctant pilot. Chaykin's distinctive, angular art brings the mud and blood of the trenches to life, while Ennis delivers his signature blend of dark humor and grim realism. It's a visceral, character-driven war story that strips away the glamour of aerial combat, focusing instead on the psychological toll of duty and survival.