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