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Redcoat Vol. 2

Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson Publisher: Image Comics Trade Paperback: November 5, 2025, $16.99 Issues: 7, Issue Reviews: 104
9.3Critic Rating
10User Rating

IMMORTAL. MERCENARY. KIND OF A TOOL.

British soldier and all-around rogue Simon Pure has led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. In this volume, Simon crosses paths with some of America’s greatest figures…and one mystery man who absolutely despises Simon.

In the late 19th century, Simon has his annual meet-up with his good friend John Chapman—aka Johnny Appleseed—and an unexpected calamity awaits them. He also meets the striking and skilled sharpshooter Annie Oakley, who always hits the bullseye…especially the one in Simon’s heart.

And during the most desperate time of America’s Civi more

Rating Collected Issues Reviews
9.3
Redcoat #8 3
9.3
Redcoat #9 5
8.9
Redcoat #10 4
9.7
Redcoat #11 4
9.5
Redcoat #12 2
9.5
Redcoat #13 3
8.8
Redcoat #14 3
  • 10

    Plot
    Simon Pure continues his daring adventures thanks to his immortality, his unconscious roguishness, and his altruistic sense of morality.

    Issues 8-11 contain three different, self-contained stories where Simon encounters legendary real-life figures from the American Revolutionary War, such as Annie Oakley and Johnny Appleseed. A war story reveals other evils operating undetected, where Simon's naiveté, clumsiness, and overconfidence get him into and out of trouble.

    Issues 12-14 introduce THE NORTHERNER, a mysterious time traveler attempting to stop a terrible historical change orchestrated by another traveler named Mr. Cobbler.

    THE NORTHERNER comes from an alternate future where the South wins the American Civil War. His goal is to prevent this temporal shift because the United States as a nation will never be born, and that would mean Simon's death. The Northerner and Simon Pure connect with Geiger and Junkyard Joe in a way that is important and pivotal to the UNNAMED universe.

    The narrative, which blends historical facts with elements of magic realism, makes this volume entertaining, educational, and brilliant.


    Art
    Bryan Hitch offers his cinematic vision, directing mesmerizing action sequences and capturing the details and tones of each era of yesteryear. The colors create the perfect atmosphere of a harsh post-war era, his art is an immersive experience.

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