A tale 126 years in the making! The clandestine cult of hooded figures called The Founding Fathers has finally caught up to the cocky-and eternally unlucky-mercenary Simon Pure. For the first time since their macabre ritual gave Simon immortality in 1776, we learn new secrets behind that moment and the magic that powered it! Also: can 13-year-old Albert Einstein tap into his genius to help Simon? He'll think about it, but the odds aren't looking great.
Redcoat #4 delivers emotional character development entangled in good old-fashioned buddy cop fun and action. The cliffhanger at the end came as a massive surprise to me as I did not see it coming, which makes this story add a layer of complexion to it. Midway through the year, this may be the comic of 2024. Read Full Review
There's no weak link with the three early launch Ghost Machine titles. Redcoat seemed like the least likely to work, but it's proven to be the biggest surprise thanks to this ingenious concept and engaging characters. Read Full Review
Redcoat feels like high adventure that works well in terms of giving readers enough to stick around following each issue and I'm anxious to see where Johns takes this component into his new Image Comics' universe. Read Full Review
Redcoat #4 is a table-setting issue for sure, with a chunk of it way too decompressed. It's a quick read, especially with the first six pages seemingly buffer to fill out its pages. Still, the lore and world building continue to be compelling enough to pick this one up. Read Full Review
Plot
Simón Pure is tied up and is about to be part of the reverse rite that 126 years ago gave him immortality, but now it is going to be taken away. The new rite consists of using George Washington's ax to bleed him and recover the power of immortality that should have belonged to Benjamin Franklin.
This sect is called The Founding Fathers and its leader is The Grand Architect, its symbolism and hierarchy sounds a lot like the Masons, but this group is not peaceful, it wants to end the federal union of the United States.
Einstein frees Simon, they are both rescued by Benedict Arnold, who wishes to recover the book of incantations from and he also reveals to Simon and Albert that The Grand Architect is...GEORGE W more
Another good issue of Redcoat. It has been consistently giving me a good read whenever it releases.
© 2024
/4_medium.webp)
Prev
