I'm used to Jason Aaron taking a short break between story arcs of Scalped to focus on smaller characters and conflicts. The most recent break was longer than normal, with four issues taking us away from the plight of Dash Bad Horse, Chief Red Crow, and the rest of the main cast. That time away was well spent, however, and readers are able to jump back into the thick of things a little wiser and more seasoned in Aaron's world. Don't expect Dash to hog the spotlight even with his recent victory. Aaron instead focuses on his female cast, with Carol struggling to come to grips with her pregnancy and Granny Poor Bear stepping onto a wider stage. As always, there's plenty of excellent character exploration at play. It's hard to lament Dash's minimal presence when each and every character in the series feels so well-realized and full of their own unique hardships. R.M. Guera makes a welcome return to the book, offering just the write mixture of blood, grit, and sleaze to complement Aaron's w Read Full Review