All Star Western #1

silkcuts's All Star Western #1 - No Rest for the Wicked review

There is a Hex in Gotham tonight.

What can I say? Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray can weave a Jonah Hex story like no other creative team.  This issue of the 52 is much like the Green Lantern and Bat books in that the universe prior to 52 is still pretty consistent, not much if any things has changed.  This issue reads like a Jonah Hex story by Jimmy and Justin, why because it is a Hex story from Jimmy and Justin.  One neat thing I like about the relaunch is that now the stories are not Jonah Hex specific, but stories that effect and/or layer into the new DCU.  In this case this issue explores a young Gotham, a Gotham long before Bruce Wayne, but he Wayne family has a presence, as well as the Cobblepots.  
 
I absolutely loved Moritat's art.  He draws so fine looking prostitutes I tell you.
 
This was very enjoyable and look forward to reading the rest of the arc.
Cheers.
- Silkcuts

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All Star Western #1 - No Rest for the Wicked by jonesdeini on September 28, 2011
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