Redcoat #21
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| Writer | Geoff Johns |
| Artist | Bryan Hitch, Brad Anderson |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
In the aftermath of last issue’s epic showdown with Benedict Arnold and his hooded goons, Simon’s life has dramatically changed. Unsure where to take his next steps, his only salvation comes in the form of his only friend left: Albert Einstein.
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Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Oct 21, 2026This wasn’t the flashiest installment of the series, but it’s one that was absolutely essential to Simon’s emotional recovery from his most heartfelt tragedy. Read Full Review
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10
Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Oct 21, 2026Redcoat #21 shows Simon Pure at his lowest yet. How does a man who cannot die move forward in life without the ones that he loves? The team brings so much emotion out of the panels, delivering hints of beauty and hope amongst the tragedy. Albert and Simon’s relationship continues to grow and is one of beauty as well, making this issue take us for a ride emotionally. Read Full Review
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9.3
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Oct 21, 2026Redcoat #21 trades relentless action for a thoughtful, emotionally resonant exploration of grief, depression, and the burden of immortality. Geoff Johns gives Simon’s despair real weight while using Albert’s compassion to deliver the issue’s hopeful message. Bryan Hitch and Brad Anderson deepen that impact with expressive character work and a bleak atmosphere that reflects Simon’s state of mind. It is a heavy read, but also a meaningful one and the final surprise provides just enough intrigue to point the series toward its next chapter. Read Full Review
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Plot
Simon suffered a spinal injury while killing Benedict Arnold's last henchman, leaving him confined to a wheelchair.
Albert Einstein tends to him and tries to lift his spirits, but Simon is in a state of deep depression, blaming himself for the deaths of Margaret, May, and Albert; he knows he will walk again because his body is healing, but he simply has no desire to do so.
Just as Albert Einstein is about to give up hope for Simon's recovery and return to Germany, Paul Revere—another U.S. Founding Father whom Benedict loathed and who has also become immortal—appears out of nowhere to explain something to Albert about Simon's immortality.
This installment deals with the pain of Simon's loss, even as his wo more+ Like • Comment -
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A restrained issue. What Johns and Hitch have done here is difficult to pull of, but the result just feels natural. Redcoat, more often than not, reminds me of a novel rather than “just” a comic book.
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10
utter perfection. amazing character work. when you read the last 3 issues they read as just a man losing his sanity. the emotional ride on display this issue is almost too much to bear. you feel so much for Simon. just masterfully done. bravo to this creative team.
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9.5
High quality art and writing. Ghost Machine can't do no wrong.
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9.0
Really good issue.
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