most people know Rick Parker as the artist behind Beavis and Butt-head comics as well as his numerous parody comic series throughout history. However, before the artist became famous, he was drafted into the army. Now his graphic novel memoir describes his time in the Army draft Released on September 24th.
Parker also discusses his service in the award-winning short film rick parker i’m scared but draft will bring a different perspective to his story.
The comic, published by ABRAMS Comic Arts, a division of Abrams, details Parker’s military life and post-retirement life. In particular, it will focus on how Americans view those who have returned from service. The summary is as follows:
Drafted is a graphic novel memoir by Rick Parker, a shy, inexperienced, and overprotected teenager who was drafted into the Army during the height of the Vietnam War. The looming threat of deployment affects every aspect of his life, from the most absurd experiences to the most severe tests of endurance. Parker was initially determined to fulfill his patriotic obligations, but gradually realized that he was not suitable for a military career. He just wanted to complete his military service, return to civilian life, and pursue his dream of becoming an artist. In telling this story, he shows how Vietnam was the last war in which the United States had a draft; how the draft affected service members; and how we as Americans view war and how our soldiers feel after they retire. Parker also showed how being an artist helped him survive his time in the military.
The preview page is as follows:
draft Contains 256 pages, as shown on the preview page, with full-color illustrations. Readers can purchase the graphic novel at any bookstore retailer for $24.99.
Source: Abrams Comic Art
