It's great to see Grimjack back with new stories by the original creators, writer John Ostrander and artist Tim Truman.For those who came in late, Grimjack is actually John Gaunt, a lone wolf who hires himself out for mercenary jobs. Part fighter, part soldier, part detective, he lives by a hard but fair code, he takes no guff and gives as good as he gets. Think Bogie with a big sword.
He lives in Cynosure, a city that sits at the crossroad of dimensions, and is constantly changing. This allows him to venture into any setting and any situation, from sorcery to science fiction.
The one thing that doesn't change is his hangout - Munden's Bar, a rundown club that Gaunt owns. Let's just say that it has some colorful customers.
This issue is the third chapter in his search for the Manx Cat, a statue that has deadly qualities - and a large number of dangerous people looking for it.
As always, the writing is fantastic - hard-boiled, edgy and lots of fun. The art is also amazing - nobody does this kind of over the top, action-filled comics noir like Truman.
And if you buy this comic, you not only get a great read - you're also offering a helping hand to Ostrander, who's fighting an expensive battle against glaucoma.
You can find out more ways you can help at this web site: www.comix4sight.com.
Hey, it's not every day you get to read about a hero and be one at the same time!
Grade: A-
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