Gunpowder Prophets
Writer: Justin Jordan
Artist: Patrick Piazzalunga
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
If you’re looking for a comic packed with deep social commentary or profound philosophical themes, you’ll want to look elsewhere.
However, if you’re in the mood for pure escapist entertainment with a distinctly old-school feel, Gunpowder Prophets delivers exactly that. Artistically, it brought me back to the comics and action entertainment of the 1970s, while its central duo evokes a rougher, edgier version of Starsky & Hutch.
Originally published as a five-issue miniseries, this graphic novel collects the entire story into a single volume that makes for an enjoyable afternoon read.
The protagonists, Huck and Marley, are supernatural troubleshooters who take on paranormal problems for profit. Once the story ventures down its supernatural path, virtually anything becomes possible, and readers are treated to a fast-paced adventure filled with gunfights, monsters, wisecracks, and unexpected twists.
Justin Jordan clearly understands that sometimes a comic doesn’t need to be complicated to be entertaining. The book embraces its premise wholeheartedly, never slowing down long enough to become bogged down in unnecessary exposition. Instead, it keeps the action moving and the banter flowing.
Patrick Piazzalunga’s artwork perfectly complements the story’s tone, capturing both the supernatural weirdness and the high-energy action while maintaining that nostalgic feel that permeates the book.
Gunpowder Prophets is the definition of a summer read: light, fast, funny, and packed with action. It doesn’t pretend to be anything more than an entertaining supernatural adventure, and that’s precisely why it succeeds. If you’re looking for a comic that delivers thrills, laughs, and a wild ride from beginning to end, this collection is well worth picking up.
About Author
Calvin Daniels is a Saskatchewan-born, self-taught journalist. He is currently Editor of Yorkton This Week, with 35-years in the newspaper business.
Gunpowder Prophets
Writer: Justin Jordan
Artist: Patrick Piazzalunga
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
If you’re looking for a comic packed with deep social commentary or profound philosophical themes, you’ll want to look elsewhere.
However, if you’re in the mood for pure escapist entertainment with a distinctly old-school feel, Gunpowder Prophets delivers exactly that. Artistically, it brought me back to the comics and action entertainment of the 1970s, while its central duo evokes a rougher, edgier version of Starsky & Hutch.
Originally published as a five-issue miniseries, this graphic novel collects the entire story into a single volume that makes for an enjoyable afternoon read.
The protagonists, Huck and Marley, are supernatural troubleshooters who take on paranormal problems for profit. Once the story ventures down its supernatural path, virtually anything becomes possible, and readers are treated to a fast-paced adventure filled with gunfights, monsters, wisecracks, and unexpected twists.
Justin Jordan clearly understands that sometimes a comic doesn’t need to be complicated to be entertaining. The book embraces its premise wholeheartedly, never slowing down long enough to become bogged down in unnecessary exposition. Instead, it keeps the action moving and the banter flowing.
Patrick Piazzalunga’s artwork perfectly complements the story’s tone, capturing both the supernatural weirdness and the high-energy action while maintaining that nostalgic feel that permeates the book.
Gunpowder Prophets is the definition of a summer read: light, fast, funny, and packed with action. It doesn’t pretend to be anything more than an entertaining supernatural adventure, and that’s precisely why it succeeds. If you’re looking for a comic that delivers thrills, laughs, and a wild ride from beginning to end, this collection is well worth picking up.
About Author
Calvin Daniels
Calvin Daniels is a Saskatchewan-born, self-taught journalist. He is currently Editor of Yorkton This Week, with 35-years in the newspaper business.
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