Scalped #48 Review

Tagged with: DC Comics  Jason Aaron  Scalped  VertigoScalped #48

Everything is coming to a head. Today I will be reviewing Scalped #48. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think.

So let’s talk about the book. To begin, I must apologize for not reviewing the last two issues. Life and time constraints were the cause. Onto this issue. Everything at the reservation and many of the hanging subplots are being addressed. Dash and Shunka have another stare-down. Red Crow takes Dash on another trip of cleansing. After that, Red Crow reveals all of his secrets to Dash as Dash commits his trust to Red Crow. Immediately after, Dash goes to see Agent Nitz and lets him know that in two weeks, he will have all the evidence he needs to put Red Crow away forever. Catcher also confronts Dash and makes him choose between saving a man’s life and ending the life of his mother’s killer. Dash chooses vengeance and the two head out into the night. And that’s the book.

So let’s talk opinions. This story arc, which I apologize again for not reviewing in full, is amazing. We really are starting to get some closure heading into the landmark 50th issue. A lot of things are probably going to happen. I feel a confrontation between Dash and Shunka is now inevitable. I love the way the hate they feel for each other practically radiates off the page. I also find it ironic that Catcher is helping Dash to kill himself (sort of, since he did kill Gina) but is surprised when Dash accepts. I can’t wait to see what kind of hell Catcher has in store for Dash. after the way he tortured Falls Down, this could be one freaky quest. I also understand that you have to have a little bit of faith and belief in spirits when reading this book, but I appreciate it not being harped upon. There are many myths and legends associated with the Indian culture and its nice to get an occasional look into their lifestyle. The art is amazing and has been consistently so. There is so much detail in every panel that you really have to look close to understand everything there. Guera has a real mastery of shadowed faces, fine line work, and complex details. Just take a look at the spider web on the first page. That looks like it took hours to draw all by itself. All of those individual droplets of dew. The way the shadows fall on the tree and Dash’s face. Pure perfection. That’s my opinion folks. Take it or leave it.

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By BlogsdnaTagged with: DC Comics  Jason Aaron  Scalped  Vertigo3 CommentsTommyPosted on April 29, 2011 at 6:26 pm

Few things. Agent Nitz knocks Dash down w/punches, yet Dash thinks he can go toe to toe w/Shunka? Not likely – honestly it isn’t at all likely Nitz could knock down Dash at all – should have been an aside that it was a cheap shot or something. Or was that supposed to be obvious as Dash had his hands full w/a bag full of groceries? Ok, whatever.

SPOILER – Dash and Red Crow did the whole trust hallucination thing (can’t really describe it accurately, but if you read the issue you know what I’m talking about). Dash is obviously tortured by some things he has done in his dishonesty, but he can still hold it together to convince Red Crow he is on his side and win his trust? Again, I think the panels may convey Dash is freaking out in his head, while “giving away” nothing in his actions. Still though, left some doubt. I bet Red Crow is on to him. We will see.

ReplyVictor KutsenokPosted on April 29, 2011 at 7:55 pm

Thanks for the comment Tommy.
On your first point, I agree that Nitz should have no shot at knocking Dash down but I’m going with the fact that it was a complete sucker punch and a lucky hit can floor anyone. As for Dash vs Shunka, unless Dash has brass knucks, a bat, and Shunka has no hands, Dash will go down like a hooker at a strip club.
On your second point, I also think Red Crow is on to him. Except now I don’t think Red Crow cares. He had a vision and a revelation. I think he feels that he is meant to fall and Dash, after replacing Red Crow, will preserve the reservation even after Red Crow is gone. But like you said, we will see. Great story arc so far though.

ReplyTommyPosted on April 29, 2011 at 8:37 pm

It definitely seems like Red Crow knows his time is coming to an end.

Guera’s art is fascinating.

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