In cooperation with the Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église, France and the remarkable efforts of the team at Éditions Nationale 13 in Saint-Lô, France, we are pleased to present the English language edition of the John Steele story for North America.
Parachuted over Normandy on June 6, 1944, John Marvin Steele found himself hanging from the steeple of the church of Sainte-Mère-Église before being taken prisoner by the Germans and then escaping. His misadventure was immortalized in the film The Longest Day, forever linking the soldier with this tragic yet comical situation in the minds of the general public. However, from Italy to Holland, John Steele’s journey led him to participate in numerous battles in various theaters of operation during World War II, earning him various injuries and several distinctions. This is his story.
A charismatic figure who transformed his dramatic and colorful war experiences into smiles and optimism, John Steele is now the hero of a comic book that sheds light on his unique destiny. An educational booklet complements the story and looks back at the Normandy landings, Hollywood’s portrayal of them, and the links between American comics and World War II.
Includes brilliant illustrations and a compelling story in comic form. 72 pages, hardcover. Format: 8.25″ x 11.75″
You will also receive a free copy of our comic Battle of the Bulge: Attacks & Counterattacks if you order before June 6, 2026. Available late May 2026. FREE SHIPPING!
