Zulunation
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Zulunation: End of Empire
The saga of events that led to the decline of the British Empire, especially in colonial Africa. Through arrogance and ignorance, the British find themselves about to suffer an incredible defeat. When the Zulus attack the main column of the British at Isandhlwana, to the surprise of the world, the Zulus annihilate the British army and ravage the dead. The British, after the humiliating defeat now realize that they only have about 100 men to defend Rorke's Drift against 1000's of attacking Zulus. The defense of Rorke's Drift is considered one of England's greatest victories and came within hours of one of their greatest defeats. Zulunation is the story of how a band of native warriors brought the world's greatest empire to its knees. Based on true events. In addition to the full length comic story, background information on the Zulu's, the birth of South Africa, and the rise of Shaka-Zulu is featured in text articles. Max Brooks (World War Z) picks Zulunation as one of his 7 best war graphic novels. And Atomic Avenue says Zulunation is "...a well-written recounting of the Zulu War of 1879. ...gets behind the story to analyze its root causes, the battles of the war, and its long-lasting effects..." "This is how history should be told. Educational, enlightening, and enjoyable." - Robert W. Scott, Checking the Shelves. Collects comic book issues 1-3. A Caliber Comics release.
Zulunation: End of Empire #2
The saga that led to the decline of the British Empire, especially in colonial Africa. Based on true events. A call to war! The British, in command of South Africa, decide the best course of action is to goad the non-compliant Zulus into a battle. The Zulus, armed with only spears would have no chance against the heavily armed British force, representing the best of the world's greatest empire. Arrogance has its price as the British will soon find out as the two prepare for battle. In addition to the comic story, throughout the series background information on the Zulu's, the birth of South Africa, and the rise of Shaka-Zulu is featured in text articles. THIS ISSUE: The first battle between the Zulus and the British find that the British are woefully unprepared. In the battle of Isandhlwana, the Zulus destroy the main army and massacre and mutilate the fallen British. Considered one of the worst defeats in English history, the battle was labeled by some as the beginning of the end of the British Empire as a global superpower. "...a well-written recounting of the Zulu War of 1879...gets behind the story to analyze its root causes, the battles of the war, and its long-lasting effects." - Atomic Avenue A Caliber Comics release.
Zulunation: End of Empire #3
The saga that led to the decline of the British Empire, especially in colonial Africa. Based on true events. A call to war! The British, in command of South Africa, decide the best course of action is to goad the non-compliant Zulus into a battle. The Zulus, armed with only spears would have no chance against the heavily armed British force, representing the best of the world's greatest empire. Arrogance has its price as the British will soon find out as the two prepare for battle. In addition to the comic story, throughout the series background information on the Zulu's, the birth of South Africa, and the rise of Shaka-Zulu is featured in text articles. THIS ISSUE: The defense of Rorke's Drift. After the annihilation of the main British force at Isandhlwana, the Zulus march on to a lone British outpost at Rorke's Drift. A small band of men hear about the destruction of the main British army but because of the outpost's hospital, they cannot abandon the fort. When they find out thousands of Zulus are coming, roughly 100 men decide to make a stand. In the end it will become the most decorated battle in British history. "...a well-written recounting of the Zulu War of 1879...gets behind the story to analyze its root causes, the battles of the war, and its long-lasting effects." - Atomic Avenue A Caliber Comics release.