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Comic Book Review - Battle Action Special

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Rob reviews Battle Action Special... When it comes to British comic books both Battle and Action cemented their names in the memories of many children throughout the 70s and 80s. While Battle , Action,  and their many incarnations are now but a distant memory, the publication's legacy lives on through its influences within the current 2000 AD weekly Progs. 2000 AD fans will already know this as both Battle and Action were helmed by 2000 AD creators;  Pat Mills and John Wagner . Now, 34 years after its final issue Battle Action is back! Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by a wealth of artists such as PJ Holden, Kevin O'Neill, John Higgins , and Mike Dorey , this Battle Action Special anthology aims to celebrate the legacy of one of comics' golden oldies.  Featuring seven self-contained stories set around World War 2, Battle Action Special is an action-packed thrill-ride along side some familiar faces. Characters such as Crazy Keller, The Sarge, Johnn...