The young Seth Abbott embarks on the defining mission of his career as soldier and patriot. He must organize the transport of sixty tons of cannon overland from upstate New York south to Boston.
Rebels #5 works exceedingly well as both a visually compelling comics narrative and a fascinating piece of historical fiction. Wood, Mutti, and their collaborators have tapped into some of the core elements that make this period in American history mesmerizing on a personal level. The inclusion of famous battles and figures function as garnishment to the story of Seth Abbott, a story well worth reading. Read Full Review
It's a strong installment from a storytelling point, both in words and visuals, as the whole thing makes you really feel like part of the time and place. Though I talk more of the actions and events, it continues to be critical to talk about the artwork as Andrea Mutti really brings this to life in a raw way that's just staggering in some of its details, layouts and the whole flow of it. It's one of those books that looks so rugged in a way that's very hard to produce authentically that it bowls me over every single time I get a new installment. Beautiful, beautiful stuff. Read Full Review