Simon Pure. An immortal tool? Some might say. His legacy has covered many key moments in history. Johnny Appleseed and Albert Einstein are some of the figures he has crossed in travels. Last readers witnessed, Pure made a huge decision in 1814. Little did he realize what saving a painting would represent.
Pure’s latest escapades find him in 1909. A new day is dawning with Simon Plum enjoying the quiet life. Let’s see how long this lasts…
REDCOAT #15 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson & Rob Leigh starts a brand new chapter in the legendary life of Simon Pure.
Time to see what trouble he’s gotten himself into now!
REDCOAT #15 by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson & Rob Leigh (Image Comics/Ghost Machine)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Is it possible for an immortal to start a new life? That is the question posed in this chapter. Johns and Hitch show Pure enjoying the normal life of a tailor. His interactions are very wholesome. Readers can sense a change in his demeanor. There is a sense of true calm surrounding him as he walks through town. Even family like seems like a Norman Rockwell painting come to life. However, as past like his is hard to fully bury.
The audience can see Pure’s restlessness as he searches for answers. This gets a welcomed surprise by an old friend. The dialogue with “Albert” starts playfully enough. Pure’s joy is very apparent in these moments. Unfortunately, that mood is dashed with simple words. The final page drops a huge bombshell that shatters any kind of peace Pure has found. There will be much to discuss from this moment to next issue.
Hitch’s art opens with beautiful full pages and splashes. The view of vintage America carries into exposing Pure’s new life. His genuine reactions beam as he converses with family and friends. The family moments are timeless. Readers will be locked in for this new hope. Sadly, the panels switch directions to a realization.
Pure’s search into myths leaves a puzzled feel to the panels. This gets pushed aside when a guess shows up at the front door. The half panel stares between friends leads into a full page embrace. Both carry joy with their expressions. Readers can sense the bond of friendship that arrives in these pages. This detours with the guests’ trying to delay bad news. Pure’s questioning to this portion leads into the dramatic close. The final full page unveils a long forgotten evil that rocks Pure’s foundation to his core. The art never misses with this series.
FINAL GRADE: 8.6
Simon Pure’s new life comes crashing down with a final showstopping page. The writing navigates Pure with huge highs until the closing act. Hitch and the art team deliver another incredible visual experience. Get on board now cause the new arc is gonna shake everything up for the Ghost Machine legend.
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