SCALPED #42

Review by: lukerpher

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Written by JASON AARON
Art by R.M. GUERA
Cover by JOCK

Size: 32 pages
Price: 2.99

Happiness: It’s a word not often
associated with Scalped, which made the first scene of the book so
powerful. One big happy family, it’s the first time I can remember
seeing the principle characters happy. Too bad it was a dream.

Great Scene:
Last month Scalped contained the most gut wrenching scene I’ve ever
seen in a comic. Jason Aaron follows up with scenes just as strong in
this issue. Dashell and Carol meet for the first time in months, not
only does Aaron capture the awkward exhilaration that a lovers reunion
carries, but he also conveys the unsaid. In in relationship the things
that you want to say but don’t are always the most poignant.

Abortion:
Roe v Wade was a long time ago, but it’s still a hot button issue. He
handles it with care and class, and no matter what you’re stance on the
issue is you can see the humanity in Aaron’s depiction.

What you won’t

Undercover story:
Lost in the drama of Dash’ life is the fact that he is still an
undercover FBI agent. AAron addresses this a little in this issue and we
are surely headed down that road again. However I do miss that aspect
of the comic.

You’re not reading it:It
amazes me that in comics the best books don’t sell. For the life of me I
just don’t get it. Scalped is a masterpiece. If you’re not reading it
do it today.

Bottom Line: There’s not a better book on the shelves today.

Grade: A+

http://iconoclasticallybombastic.blogspot.com/2010/10/scalped-42.html

Story: 5 - Excellent
Art: 4 - Very Good

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