The year is 1938. The threat of World War II looms over the United States, where Nazi sympathizers and fascists have taken root on American soil in alarming numbers. In New York City, resistance to the American Nazi movement grows amongst the ranks of Jewish-American gangsters. Enter Jonas Kaminsky, a rising small-time gangster who's embroiled in a turf war with Levi Solomon, an old-time mob boss with millions tied up in gambling and booze. When thrown together in an unexpected circumstance, it turns out that the one thing these gangsters hate more than each other is Nazis.
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'We Only Kill Each Other' #1 is the latest riveting title from Comixology Originals. Phillips, Krause, and Wright have created a captivating historical drama as compelling as 'Once Upon a Time in America,' 'Miller's Crossing,' and 'Goodfellas.' I don't want to oversell it but the level of quality and attention to detail is exquisite with a gritty complex crime drama where you root for the bad guys against even worse guys. It's a chapter of history that makes essential reading. Read Full Review
We Only Kill Each Other #1 does a solid job of reminding readers that there was a Nazi threat here on American soil. It wasn't a clear rally to defeat them during World War II. Much like today, there was sympathizers who would bring their hate to our soil. Much like then, this series seems like it'll remind us that we need to stand up to defeat them and it won't necessarily be a pretty battle. Read Full Review
Some stories are better told with shades of grey, and We Only Kill Each Other falls in this category. Read Full Review