RECORD OF MOBILE SUIT WAR
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 SIDESTORY RECORD OF MOBILE SUIT WAR
機動戦士ガンダム0079外伝 MS戦記
Artwork: Kazuhisa Kondo
Original Story: Masaya Takahashi
Original Plan: Hajime Yatate & Yoshiyuki Tomino
Serialization: Comic BomBom
Publisher: Kodansha (Comic BomBom KC)
Release Period: 1984.11-1985.02
Compilation: 1 Volume
This groundbreaking series, which ran in Comic BomBom from 1984 to 1985, marked the dawn of original Gundam comic storytelling. Under the masterful guidance of Masaya Takahashi and the visionary Craft Group for composition, it painted the One Year War through the eyes of a lone Zeon soldier. The series’ dedication to authenticity – from the intricate mobile suit engineering to the visceral combat sequences – set new standards that would echo through the Gundam universe, particularly influencing the celebrated MSV series and beyond. Hailed as both pioneer and masterpiece of Gundam side stories, it seamlessly wove series elements like the legendary Black Tri-Stars and the climactic Odessa confrontations into its narrative. The compelling protagonist, Frederick Brown, would become a recurring figure in Kondo’s expanding universe, though he would later argue that it’s not necessarily the same individual from this original story.
While it began life as Mobile Suit Gundam MS Senki, time would see it evolve into MS Senki Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Sidestory, finding its place alongside Kondo’s later masterwork Mobile Suit Gundam 0079. Fans were particularly thrilled to see Frederick Brown’s return in the main series.
The road to publication wasn’t smooth – despite earning recognition from Kodansha’s Young Magazine in 1984, editors initially balked at the distinctive art style. Yet Kondo’s extraordinary talent for bringing mechanical warfare to life found its home in Comic BomBom. Though the series concluded after four chapters, an unreleased fifth chapter exists, shelved only due to the arrival of Zeta Gundam. This success launched Kondo into adapting Zeta Gundam for Comic BomBom from 1985 onward.
2009 saw Kodansha bring the series full circle, releasing an accessible convenience store edition under the original title Mobile Suit Gundam MS Senki.Later that year would see the ebook release of the title.
Publishing curiosities include Bandai’s first edition bearing “2079” instead of the correct “0079,” and subtle variations in the MediaWorks editions’ cover art, where later printings simplified the Zaku’s backdrop.
Universal Century 0079 – Side 3, a cluster of space colonies, proclaims itself the Principality of Zeon and declares war on the Earth Federation government, igniting a desperate bid for independence. Against this backdrop of total war, we follow Frederick Brown, an unlikely candidate who manages to enter Zeon’s Mobile Suit training academy despite his struggles. Through his eyes as a Zeon soldier, we witness the untold stories of the One Year War – moments never depicted in the television series. From the killing fields of Odessa to the jungles of Jaburo, Brown’s journey reveals the raw truth of warfare, as he grapples with the loss of comrades, clashes with command, and confronts the senseless brutality of combat. His story unveils the human cost behind the grand strategies and famous battles of this pivotal conflict.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
Publisher: Comic BomBom KC
Released: 1985.03.18
Price: 387 yen
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ACT.1 First Mission
ACT.2 The Scorching Heat of Odessa
ACT.3 Odessa Defense Operation
ACT.4 Fired Up at Jaburo
PROJECT MOBILE SUIT
TALK SESSION
CHARACTERS
【登場人物】
PRINCIPALITY OF ZEON
【ジオン公国軍】
Frederick Brown
Houndsman
Bulk
Naumann
Model
Gates
Gaia
Ortega
Mash
M’Quve
Bullman O’Connel
John Stitch
Yoshiyuki Ogata
Marker
EARTH FEDERATION FORCES
【地球連邦軍】
Amuro Ray
Tem Ray
CIVILIANS
【民間】
Akio
WEAPONS
【登場兵器】
PRINCIPALITY OF ZEON
【ジオン公国軍】
MS-06F Zaku
MS-07B Gouf
MS-09 Dom
MS-14 Gelgoog
MSM-07 Z’Gok
MS-14 Gelgoog
Dabude-class
Dopp
Dodai YS
Gaw
HT-01B Magella Attack
Komusai
Musai
Space Launch
Zanzibar (Madagascar)
EARTH FEDERATION FORCES
【地球連邦軍】
FF-X7 Core Fighter
RGM-79 GM
RX-75 Guntank
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-78-2 Gundam
Type 61 MBT
Big Tray
Dragonfly
Fly Manta
Salamis
White Base
 BANDAI (B-CLUB Comic) |
 MediaWorks (Dengeki) |
 KODANSHA (KPC) |
 MediaWorks (Dengeki) |
