Smile Under the Roar of Cannon Fire: Cartoons from a soldier in the Russian-Ukrainian war
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Smile Under the Roar of Cannon Fire: Cartoons from a soldier in the Russian-Ukrainian war
Sale price
$49.99
Regular price $59.99
SmileUnder the Roar of Cannon Fire By Ruslan Pikhota
A soldier’s sketchbook of war, satire, and survival.
Drawn in the mud of the trenches. Inked under fire. Laughed through the pain.
This is not just a comic book — it’s a frontline document.
Laughter Through the Roar of Cannons is a powerful collection of hand-drawn wartime cartoons created by a Ukrainian soldier and artist during the ongoing war against Russian aggression. Crafted with a ballpoint pen, a combat helmet, and a soldier’s sharp eye for irony, this book captures the absurdities of war, the resilience of spirit, and the defiance of humor in the face of horror.
These sketches weren’t drawn in a studio — they were born in bunkers, foxholes, and frontline trenches.
Between drone alerts and shellings, Ruslan drew what words couldn't express:
Comrades turned into legends
Medics as angels in body armor
Moments of madness, grief, and unexpected laughter
The human cost of war — and the inhumanity of its causes
What’s inside:
Satirical and darkly humorous cartoons drawn in real time on the battlefield
A soldier’s-eye view of modern warfare, illustrated from inside the war
Illustrated protocols (ICOVER, MARCH) used by combat medics, reimagined as graphic storytelling
Tributes to fallen heroes, and living myths of Ukraine’s resistance
A unique blend of military diary, graphic memoir, and political satire
“This book is not about war. It’s about people who stay human inside it.”
— Ruslan, author and combatant
Details:
Format: Full-color paperback & Kindle eBook
Size: 8″ × 10″ (20.32 × 25.4 cm)
Language: English
Audience: Adults & young readers (14+) interested in graphic storytelling, war memoirs, political satire, or Ukraine
Ideal for fans of: Joe Sacco, Art Spiegelman, Barry Blitt, or frontline reporting through visuals
Why this book matters:
This war isn't just being fought with weapons — it's being fought with stories, images, and the refusal to be silenced.
Laughter Through the Roar of Cannons brings the human voice of Ukrainian soldiers directly to the global reader — through laughter, satire, and raw emotion.
Support frontline art. Share Ukraine’s truth. Read what was never meant to survive — but did.
A soldier’s sketchbook of war, satire, and survival.
Drawn in the mud of the trenches. Inked under fire. Laughed through the pain.
This is not just a comic book — it’s a frontline document.
Laughter Through the Roar of Cannons is a powerful collection of hand-drawn wartime cartoons created by a Ukrainian soldier and artist during the ongoing war against Russian aggression. Crafted with a ballpoint pen, a combat helmet, and a soldier’s sharp eye for irony, this book captures the absurdities of war, the resilience of spirit, and the defiance of humor in the face of horror.
These sketches weren’t drawn in a studio — they were born in bunkers, foxholes, and frontline trenches.
Between drone alerts and shellings, Ruslan drew what words couldn't express:
Comrades turned into legends
Medics as angels in body armor
Moments of madness, grief, and unexpected laughter
The human cost of war — and the inhumanity of its causes
What’s inside:
Satirical and darkly humorous cartoons drawn in real time on the battlefield
A soldier’s-eye view of modern warfare, illustrated from inside the war
Illustrated protocols (ICOVER, MARCH) used by combat medics, reimagined as graphic storytelling
Tributes to fallen heroes, and living myths of Ukraine’s resistance
A unique blend of military diary, graphic memoir, and political satire
“This book is not about war. It’s about people who stay human inside it.”
— Ruslan, author and combatant
Details:
Format: Full-color paperback & Kindle eBook
Size: 8″ × 10″ (20.32 × 25.4 cm)
Language: English
Audience: Adults & young readers (14+) interested in graphic storytelling, war memoirs, political satire, or Ukraine
Ideal for fans of: Joe Sacco, Art Spiegelman, Barry Blitt, or frontline reporting through visuals
Why this book matters:
This war isn't just being fought with weapons — it's being fought with stories, images, and the refusal to be silenced.
Laughter Through the Roar of Cannons brings the human voice of Ukrainian soldiers directly to the global reader — through laughter, satire, and raw emotion.
Support frontline art. Share Ukraine’s truth. Read what was never meant to survive — but did.