Rick Parker, the artist of Marvel’s Beavis and Butt-Head comic book, published a graphic novel memoir about his time in the U.S. Army. Titled Drafted, the story sees Parker reflect on his life after being drafted to serve during the Vietnam War.Abrams Comic Arts publishes Parker’s indie comic graphic novel memoir, describing it as a “beautifully drawn and deeply personal memoir” with a “compelling and thought-provoking story that’s sure to stick with readers long after they’ve finished reading.” CBR has an exclusive look at pages from Drafted, which show the young Parker noticing a bush moving in the distance as he looks out for his fellow soldiers while on night watch. Drafted is available now from Abrams Comic Arts.”In telling this story, he shows how Vietnam was the last war in the United States that instituted the draft; how the draft affected those who served; and how we as Americans think of war and our soldiers once they return from service. Parker also shows how being an artist helped him to survive his time in the army. Drafted is a compelling and unique graphic novel memoir, perfect for fans of Joe Sacco and Derf Backderf, and is sure to appeal to Parker’s dedicated followers and new fans alike — already proven by the response to the award-winning short film Rick Parker, I’m Afraid.”
Rick Parker, the artist of Marvel’s Beavis and Butt-Head comic book, published a graphic novel memoir about his time in the U.S. Army. Titled Drafted, the story sees Parker reflect on his life after being drafted to serve during the Vietnam War.
Abrams Comic Arts publishes Parker’s indie comic graphic novel memoir, describing it as a “beautifully drawn and deeply personal memoir” with a “compelling and thought-provoking story that’s sure to stick with readers long after they’ve finished reading.” CBR has an exclusive look at pages from Drafted, which show the young Parker noticing a bush moving in the distance as he looks out for his fellow soldiers while on night watch. Drafted is available now from Abrams Comic Arts.
“In telling this story, he shows how Vietnam was the last war in the United States that instituted the draft; how the draft affected those who served; and how we as Americans think of war and our soldiers once they return from service. Parker also shows how being an artist helped him to survive his time in the army. Drafted is a compelling and unique graphic novel memoir, perfect for fans of Joe Sacco and Derf Backderf, and is sure to appeal to Parker’s dedicated followers and new fans alike — already proven by the response to the award-winning short film Rick Parker, I’m Afraid.”
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