Written by Jason AaronArt by RM Guera
I can't think of another monthly comic where the principal characters are tested more often, or forced to face their own worst natures more consistently than in Scalped. Aaron really puts his people through the ringer, and it's nice to see them rise to the occasion every once in a while.
In this issue of Scalped, which finishes off the 'You Gotta Sin to Get Saved' arc, Dash travels with Catcher to find the man who killed his mother, and Red Crow has a meeting with Rock Medicine, his father figure and now opponent in the tribal elections.
We've known for a while that Catcher has had plans for Dash, and the scene where he puts them into motion, just as the wounded Officer Falls Down appears, is brilliant. So much happens on one page, and I love the way Guera breaks the scene down. His contribution to the series often gets overlooked because of how brilliant Aaron's writing is, but this issue is a prime example of how integral he is to the feel of this comic.
Also of note in this issue is the decision that Red Crow makes with regards to Rock Medicine, and the new outlook this brings to him. I've long felt that Red Crow is the true main character of this series, and this scene made me happy. Next issue is the big #50, set to include guest artists, and hopefully, to draw in some new readers.
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