There hasn't been to many times with this title that a story has crossed-over into more than 1 issue. However, this is one of those instances. And, I have to say, in my eyes, this was one of the best stories I've seen in this book in the couple of years since it's return. Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti did a fantastic job with these 2 issues. Of course it didn't hurt that we got some incredible art by David Michael Beck. The work you see on these covers is exactly what we get on the inside also. It really is incredible to look at. I think what I liked about this story so much was that it showed the extent of what the people of this time were truly capable of. I know that we've all seen shows or movies of the 'wild-wild west', but . . in all that time, I think, the truly heinous nature and remorseless convictions of some of the characters of that time has been down-played so as to not upset our delicate natures. I'm sure there are some horror-stories from this time that would make even Clive Barker or Stephen King tremble in fear. Anyways, this story could be the opening of that Pandora's box. What we have here is a left-over from the Civil war. Although, I have to ask, is any war Civil? There's this doctor that learned his trade through necessity after having treated many of the Confederate's dying soldiers.
He also began to use that knowledge to torture and maim many of their Union brothers. This practice then segued into a depraved thirst for knowledge and then, I believe, a remorseless liking of his acquired profession. What started out of necessity because of a war, awoke a deep desire to continue his practices simply because he got-off on it. Jonah has known of this man since the war, but when he takes out a family in a small town through rather brutish means there's a witness. When a composite is drawn a $3000 reward is put on his head. Which brings Jonah back up to speed as to this madman's whereabouts. In their first encounter though, Jonah underestimates the man's resourcefulness or tenacity. Jonah is quickly captured and started to be tortured. However, this meeting wasn't planned by the doctor so . . . he has other pressing concerns. While away, of course, Jonah does whatever he needs to escape. Ironically inflicting more damage to himself than the doctor did. And as he escapes to the nearest creek-bed, lying at death's door, he comes across another person from his past . . . Tallulah. If you've been following this book, that's the whore that was being tortured and he helped to escape, thereby getting her retribution on her would be captures. To say the least, she's the female counter to Jonah's character. Anyways, long story short the doctor is in the process of training others to expand upon his learnings and search out their own depravity. But Jonah puts a stop to that. With Tallulah's help of course. And in the end he takes no small pleasure in finding his own ways to torture the doctor before killing him. Jonah warns Tallulah not to watch. "If it's all the same, I'd like ta stay. Watchin' you work makes my blood hot." I'd say these 2 were a match made in . . . well, Texas I guess. Like I said, I thought this was a great 2 issue story-arc, and arguably the best of this series' run. Don't hold back boys. Lets see this type of story again in the future.
There hasn't been to many times with this title that a story has crossed-over into more than 1 issue. However, this is one of those instances. And, I have to say, in my eyes, this was one of the best stories I've seen in this book in the couple of years since it's return. Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti did a fantastic job with these 2 issues. Of course it didn't hurt that we got some incredible art by David Michael Beck. The work you see on these covers is exactly what we get on the inside also. It really is incredible to look at. I think what I liked about this story so much was that it showed the extent of what the people of this time were truly capable of. I know that we've all seen shows or movies of the 'wild-wild west', but . . in all that time, I think, the truly heinous nature and remorseless convictions of some of the characters of that time has been down-played so as to not upset our delicate natures. I'm sure there are some horror-stories from this time that would make even Clive Barker or Stephen King tremble in fear. Anyways, this story could be the opening of that Pandora's box. What we have here is a left-over from the Civil war. Although, I have to ask, is any war Civil? There's this doctor that learned his trade through necessity after having treated many of the Confederate's dying soldiers. 
He also began to use that knowledge to torture and maim many of their Union brothers. This practice then segued into a depraved thirst for knowledge and then, I believe, a remorseless liking of his acquired profession. What started out of necessity because of a war, awoke a deep desire to continue his practices simply because he got-off on it. Jonah has known of this man since the war, but when he takes out a family in a small town through rather brutish means there's a witness. When a composite is drawn a $3000 reward is put on his head. Which brings Jonah back up to speed as to this madman's whereabouts. In their first encounter though, Jonah underestimates the man's resourcefulness or tenacity. Jonah is quickly captured and started to be tortured. However, this meeting wasn't planned by the doctor so . . . he has other pressing concerns. While away, of course, Jonah does whatever he needs to escape. Ironically inflicting more damage to himself than the doctor did. And as he escapes to the nearest creek-bed, lying at death's door, he comes across another person from his past . . . Tallulah. If you've been following this book, that's the whore that was being tortured and he helped to escape, thereby getting her retribution on her would be captures. To say the least, she's the female counter to Jonah's character. Anyways, long story short the doctor is in the process of training others to expand upon his learnings and search out their own depravity. But Jonah puts a stop to that. With Tallulah's help of course. And in the end he takes no small pleasure in finding his own ways to torture the doctor before killing him. Jonah warns Tallulah not to watch. "If it's all the same, I'd like ta stay. Watchin' you work makes my blood hot." I'd say these 2 were a match made in . . . well, Texas I guess. Like I said, I thought this was a great 2 issue story-arc, and arguably the best of this series' run. Don't hold back boys. Lets see this type of story again in the future.
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