what great anime’s are there that avoid any comedy?

+1 for Vinland Saga

I am still going through Steins;Gate so I shall reserve judgement on it.

I think most of the anime in these lists would suit your taste (if you see comedy among an anime’s genre, or it looks cute-sy, skip it):

• Peak Gundam (war and politics)
• Peak Drama
• Peak Suspense
• Peak Thriller

Here’s a few war anime to save you a click:

• 86
• Gundam: The Origin
• Saga of Tanya the Evil
• Attack on Titan