There’s no denying the surrealistic mood piece aesthetic of the comic works well, but it’s an unsustainable core in the long-term, leaving this an engaging read that fades from memory all too quickly.
…the emphasis is kept on character struggle and a quest for self-definition and personal growth beyond one’s own origins. Combine that with the stellar artwork and this is one of the better comics of the DC You, check it out.
The visuals are stunning and stylish and the craftsmanship and technical skill is thoroughly impressive, but the tone and subtext completely clash in terms of offering a truly nourishing narrative experience.
Southern Bastards #10 is the perfect embodiment of the entire series’ relationship to the South, idealized rural Americana, and toxic masculinity overall.
A comic that takes you out of your comfort zone but not by being dark and disturbing, just by coming from somewhere so different from what we’re used to.
