Aaron’s full of surprises this issue. Two big ones, both lame. He’s doing a classic noir piece, he’s decided, but hasn’t given it much thought. His surprises are predictable, not because he forecasts them, but because everything else in this issue’s predictable so why shouldn’t they be too.
It’s a waste of Furnò’s art, especially since Aaron’s got him doing the same scene a few times over with nothing but angle changes. When they do get back to the reservation, and Furnò gets to new visual territory, the issue’s over. About halfway through, I just wanted it to end since I realized Aaron wasn’t going anywhere good with it.
Giving each character a focus doesn’t necessarily work. Not everyone is worthy of a story arc. It’s hard to say whether Red Crow’s sidekick deserves one; if he does, this arc certainly isn’t it.
It’s filler. Completely written, beautifully illustrated filler.
CREDITS
A Fine Action of an Honorable and Catholic Spaniard, Conclusion; writer, Jason Aaron; artist, Davide Furnò; colorist, Giulia Brusco; letterer, Steve Wands; editors, Mark Doyle and Will Dennis; publisher, Vertigo.