Rebels, Volume 1: A Well-Regulated Militia by Brian WoodMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rebels focuses on a group of American soldiers in Maine during the Revolutionary War known as the Green Mountain Boys. Wood does a wonderful job capturing the place and the time settings. Obviously, it means something to him based on the amount of care that went into crafting this story.
It really follows one character throughout his life, showing the oppression felt from the British, his early life and marriage, going off to war and the impact it has on his family. The book could have been incredibly dry, but these aspects give it a human touch. This extends to a separate short story that puts the spotlight on the women that helped fight during the war and failed to get recognition because they weren't considered soldiers.
I loved the art. It captured the spirit of the American wilderness. It provided the perfect backdrop for the story that Wood wanted to tell. There are some slow points in the story that made me feel like the book dragged on at times. This is definitely worth picking up anyone looking for a comic that doesn't feature super heroes.
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