It’s a Dino issue. Red Crow doesn’t make an appearance at all, though I do think Dash shows up for a second to buy some meth. But the issue is otherwise Aaron making Dino as unlikable character as possible. Sure, he’s only involved in delivering meth because he wants to get off the rez and help his daughter and he can’t get away from the crooked cops… but, really, Aaron’s just striping him of his sympathetic nature so when he dies it won’t be a big deal.
Actually, if he does just die and Red Crow does just avenge him, it’ll be a major letdown.
Besides being an obvious piece in a narrative sequence, the issue’s good. Guera’s art has never been better and Aaron’s dialogue is strong. His internal monologue for Dino is lame though.
Really hoping Aaron has something better planned than what he’s foreshadowing for next issue.
CREDITS
The Gravel in Your Guts, Part Three; writer, Jason Aaron; artist, R.M. Guera; colorist, Giulia Brusco; letterer, Steve Wands; editors, Mark Doyle and Will Dennis; publisher, Vertigo.
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