Bluecoats: The Blues in the Mud; paperback; Series No. 7

The Bluecoats – Mud and Glory

In this unforgettable chapter of The Bluecoats series, the Union and Confederate armies face off in a disastrous, mud-soaked battlefield where rain and chaos turn every order into absurdity. The once-proud military lines dissolve into confusion as soldiers struggle simply to stand, march, or fight amid the mire.

At the heart of the madness, Captain Stark remains unwaveringly committed to duty, enforcing strict discipline even as the situation borders on the ridiculous. Meanwhile, Corporal Blutch and Sergeant Chesterfield find themselves caught between loyalty and survival, navigating the futility of war with humor and human resilience.

A masterful blend of dark comedy and historical satire, Mud and Glory highlights the absurdities of conflict through sharp wit, expressive art, and unforgettable characters—reminding readers that in war, sometimes the greatest battle is against the mud itself.

Keywords: The Bluecoats, Blutch and Chesterfield, Civil War comic, war satire, historical humor, Belgian comics, battlefield comedy, classic graphic novel