Redcoat #12

Redcoat #12 brings about very real themes and consequences to this typically fun and adventurous historical tale. Simon finally is shown that his selfishness has dire consequences and his actions impact not only him but other's lives. This issue cranks the story up a notch the pure delightful storytelling and artwork is on full display. Read Full Review

REDCOAT #12 makes Simon Pure's alt-history life a whole lot bigger when he crosses paths with the Northerner on a mission to save history. Geoff John's tale drops a plethora of nuggets and tidbits, suggesting that greater forces are at work and a crisis is imminent for a thoroughly intriguing issue. Plus, Bryan Hitch's artwork is spectacular. Read Full Review

Un Cómic Más / Dave DSG

May 22, 2025

Plot The Northerner pays Simon to deliver the envelope given to him by the mysterious Mr. Cobbler. The Northerner burns this envelope, the contents of which would cause the South to win the Civil War and completely change the future. The Northerner has a five-dollar bill from the future that verifies whether Abraham Lincoln's face changes or not. Simon and the orphan try to find out who this character is. Simon asks The Northerner, and he explains that he comes from an alternate future where the South wins the war. His goal is to try to stop this temporal change because the United States as a nation will never be born, and that means Simon's death. At this moment, Red Coat suffers from a kind of premonition that reminds him of painful m oments from his past. Simon, the orphan, and The Northerner arrive at Mr. Cobbler's house and are greeted by a burst of machine gun fire 80 years in the future. The Northerner uses his automatic pistols, but grenades distract him, causing Cobbler to escape. Cobbler comes from the future and is changing the past. The dynamic between Simon and The Northerner's personalities is entertaining; they are morally opposed. Cobbler's goal is to assassinate General Hood of the North. This arc gradually reveals the temporal mystery that The Northerner is trying to solve while another time agent wants to stop him. Magic blends with science fiction and time travel. Art Bryan Hitch offers his cinematic vision, directing mesmerizing action sequences and capturing the details and tones of each era. The colors create the perfect atmosphere of a harsh post-war era. It has a mesmerizing command of scale, transporting and shocking with striking realistic visions in a cinematic format. Summary Simón Pure begins to understand The Northerner's urgency to stop a profound change from the past that will destroy the nation in the future. more

Howard

May 21, 2025

Another great story of historical fun.Simon Pure finds himself having to try and stop the South from winning the Civil War.Along with new characters and great artwork,this is a must read for any comic fan.

DDJamesB

Jun 01, 2025

Redcoat remains a fun and interesting read. Every story has been solid.