An ancient prophecy foretold of an outsider that would save the peaceful village of Inoki from an unstoppable army-a man who would confuse the people at first with his unconventional ways, but lead them to the light. Nathan Garin, Captain in the United States Army, known for his viciousness in battle on the American frontier, could be that man . . . if he weren't such an awful, drunken idiot. Now it's up to Japanese-American teacher Todd Parker to warn the good people of Inoki of Garin's true nature before he causes the very death and destruction they are counting on him to avert!
o By Eric Nguyen, artist on Old Man Logan and Strange more
The artwork is top-notch, with Nguyen changing up his style between the scenes set in the past, modern times and the stories of Todd's grandfather. (These last moments almost seemed to parody Frank Miller's work on Ronin, but I am not certain that is intentional.) The colors by Iwan Joko Triyono are equally well-varied based on the setting and the letters by Micha Myers are well done. White Savior is a must-read for all fans of a good comedy and samurai fans looking for a spirited satire. Read Full Review
A bit of forced humor aside, White Savior #1 is a solid opener that establishes a great foundation for the rest of the series. The clever script pairs nicely with the creative and nuanced artwork. And Im eager to see how our hero pairs with the supposed hero Capt. Garin. Read Full Review
White Savior #1 explodes one of Hollywood's most insidious and insulting tropes rooted in the glorification of the colonial past. Working to decolonize The Hero's Journey isn't only the right thing to do in the hands of Eric Nyugen and Scott Burman, it's absurdly fun. Read Full Review
You figure out pretty quickly that White Savior doesn't take itself very seriously. That's a great thing for the reader, because the constant barrage of humor, along with some nicely differentiated artwork, helps this book to stand out from the rest. Read Full Review
Be sure to check this one out. White Savior pokes fun at The Last Samurai tale and does so with style. I can't wait to see what happens next. On sale today from Dark Horse Comics! Read Full Review
White Savior is clearly establishing itself to be something interesting but its first issue spends most of its real estate explaining its lead character and his attitude in a clumsy fashion. Read Full Review
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