{"product_id":"the-nam-1-1986-nm","title":"The 'Nam # 1 1986 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'Nam\u003c\/strong\u003e # 1, published in December 1986, launched a groundbreaking Marvel series that chronicled the Vietnam War in real-time, with each issue representing roughly one month of the conflict. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"First Patrol\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue introduces PFC Edward Marks, a \"green\" soldier who arrives in Vietnam in 1966 straight from basic training. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArrival and Assignment: After a difficult introduction to military life and a misunderstanding with a top sergeant, Marks is assigned to a platoon led by Sgt. Polkow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe First Patrol: Marks ventures into the field for his first patrol, where his unit is ambushed by the Việt Cộng in a local village.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHarsh Realities: The issue depicts the visceral shock of war; Marks is visibly shaken after seeing his first dead body. The platoon later encounters a hidden bunker and tunnel system after an armored column is hit by a booby trap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBrief Respite: On returning to base, the soldiers watch the movie Major Dundee while under rocket attack. Marks's veteran friend, Mike Albergo, reassures him that the VC won't hit the screen because they enjoy the movies, too. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series was noted for its authenticity, as many members of the creative team were military veterans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Doug Murray (Vietnam veteran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist\/Penciler: Michael Golden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: Armando Gil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEditor: Larry Hama (Vietnam veteran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47862854746212,"sku":"BM33","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_03_20_40_10_102.jpg?v=1770172897","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-nam-1-1986-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}