Collection: Bad Company – Fleetway Quality Comics – (1988–1990) – Volume 1 – #1–19

📘 Series Summary

Originally serialized in the pages of Britain's legendary 2000 AD, Bad Company was brought to the North American market by Quality Comics in this 19-issue run. Written by the visionary Peter Milligan and illustrated by the powerhouse duo of Bret Ewins and Jim McCarthy, the series is a dark, psychedelic reimagining of the war comic genre, set against a brutal interstellar conflict on the planet Ararat.

The story follows Danny Franks, a young soldier who joins an elite, highly eccentric, and borderline insane guerrilla unit known as "Bad Company," led by the enigmatic and terrifying Kano. As they battle the monstrous alien Krool, the series explores themes of psychological trauma, the dehumanizing nature of war, and the blurred lines between hero and monster. It remains a cult classic for its gritty atmosphere, surreal visuals, and Milligan’s sharp, avant-garde storytelling.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

• A premier example of the 1980s "British Invasion" in comics, featuring early work by Peter Milligan.
• Stunning, gritty art by Bret Ewins that perfectly captures the nightmare landscape of the planet Ararat.
• Features Kano, one of the most complex and intimidating anti-heroes in science fiction comics.
• Explores psychological sci-fi themes, moving beyond simple action to look at the mental toll of endless war.
• Collects the original "Bad Company," "The Bewilderness," and "The Krool Heart" sagas.
• A complete 19-issue North American publication history for fans of 2000 AD lore.

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