George Pratt · 1990
A landmark prestige series that returned Hans von Hammer to print in 1990 — fully painted, uncompromising, and unlike any war comic before it. Written and painted by George Pratt.
"War is a sickness… and I have been its most devoted carrier."
Hans von Hammer — War Idyll, 1990The Series
The prestige-format limited series that brought Enemy Ace back in 1990 with painted artwork and an expanded, literary scope.
Hans von Hammer, aged and living in isolation in the Black Forest, recounts his WWI exploits to an American journalist. Painted art throughout.
The conclusion of the framing story. Von Hammer's reflections on war, honor, and loss are set against the backdrop of the Vietnam era.
Collected Edition
The complete War Idyll series collected in a single prestige volume, preserving the painted artwork at its intended scale.
Written and painted by George Pratt. Collects both prestige issues with an introduction and bonus material. One of the most acclaimed war comics ever published.
Print Art
Promotional and retail print art produced in conjunction with the War Idyll publication.
Full-bleed painted illustration by George Pratt, distributed to comic shops as a promotional piece ahead of the series launch.
A limited-run fine art print pulled from the original painted pages, signed by George Pratt.
Original Artwork
Original paintings, studies, and sketches by George Pratt from the creation of War Idyll.
Preliminary painted study for the first issue cover, showing the progression from initial sketch to the final published image.
Development sketches exploring von Hammer's aged face and posture, as well as the American journalist character introduced in the framing story.