Well, last issue Johnny showed up at this prison in Texas. It's his next stop on his journey to come face to face with Zadkiel. He's got a few problems to deal with here though. First of all is the behemoth on the cover, the Deacon. The guy is huge. And, he believes that everything he does is for the heavenly cause. Also, in this prison, is the Reverend we met, I believe, last issue. He was put in prison for slaughtering his congregation one Sunday with a machine-gun. We find out this issue it was because they had brought him there under false pretenses. He believed he was following gods will, but actually the church was one of Zadkiel's, not the Lords. He was brought in for his charisma and ability to turn non-believers into believers. He just didn't realize what his congregation wanted them to believe in. When he realized what was going on, he decided that he could no longer be a part of it . . and that's when he decided he had to kill them all. What? He couldn't have just bought a bus ticket out of town? Or said he was going to a camp or something . . and them move to Brazil? He went from 'I don't like what they're doing' to 'I have to kill them for their beliefs' in one quick step like that? I think this guy had other problems before he became their preacher. Anyways, through this guy, Johnny does learn more about Zadkiel's plans. And that he may not have to go searching for him . . he may be coming to him. And then he takes a huge beating from the Deacon. Next issue . . . 'the Second Coming of Danny Ketch'. Another great book by Jason Aaron. He really seems to have a pretty good handle on this character. I'm also really diggin' Tan Eng Huat's art. He's definitely getting better from issue to issue. Now . . . I'm just going to sit back and wait for the next one.
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