Surprisingly, this particular mini-series, is going to keep up guessing every step of the way. We truly aren't going to know the outcome until the final issue. I guess it's surprising because a lot of times Garth Ennis pretty much wraps up the series by the next to last issue. Yeah, there may be a few more surprises, or a twist or two in the final issue. But usually that one focus' on wrapping everything up. So I'm guessing here, but I'd have to say that when this one is all wrapped up, that we probably haven't seen the last of these characters. Which is a good thing. Not to mention Clayton Crain's amazing artwork on this series. He's truly come a long way since his first Ghost Rider mini-series. But even with everything he's produced before, I still have to say that this is probably his best work to date. I mean, if you want proof, just look at that cover. We find out this issue that the Red Fog that descended on Pike's Reach is actually Reagan's gang, come back from the dead. Apparently they also made some deal with the devil, and were allowed to come back for vengeance. It appears the only reason they haven't killed Parham, is because they're hoping that he'll lead them to the Rider. That's who they really have an issue with. But they're willing to kill as many people as necessary to accomplish their task. Travis has ridden to the next settlement to try to warn them, but it's falling on deaf ears. They haven't actually seen the carnage, as he has, so they really have no reason to believe him. But they should have. The next day, I think, in rolls the Red Fog. And the carnage is ready to begin anew. But shortly before it does, the rider also shows up. Reagan's trying to hold the townfolk as hostages to get the rider to give himself up. But he simply says, "Reagan. I look like the spirit of mercy to you? They perish, they will be avenged. But should any die this night . . . so be it." So next issue, the last, is going to be the major battle. I can't wait.
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