El último De Los Inocentes (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
If you've read any of the Criminal trades, you know what you're in for. Sort of. As much as I go on about not caring as much about plot as character, style, subtext, etc., I am in awe of Brubaker's story designs. He clearly has a storytelling system, and it works. The Last of the Innocent is no exception. This one has a different feel than previous volumes, but it's every bit as good. Artwise, Sean Phillips knocks it out of the park as usual. Panels draped in shadows; crepuscular dames with hidden agendas darkening the rooms around them. These guys love the genre they're working in. Is there a better writer/artist combo in comics today? I don't know because I don't read many comics. It's beginning to feel like the 90s all over again, albeit far more expensive than before. So I hold out for the good ones. Like Criminal. Easily the best volume of the best contemporary American crime comic series. The plot is pretty standard Brubaker (which is a wonderful thing), and Phillips once again sets the visual atmosphere for crime/noir like no one else working today. This volume is especially fun for the ways that Brubaker/Phillips play with and subvert the tropes of Archie Comics. Despite this being the sixth story in the series, I'd recommend giving this volume to anyone you want to become addicted to Criminal!
What do You think about El último De Los Inocentes (2012)?
After couple not-so-brilliant Criminal stories, Brubaker pens this, which is utter brilliance. Nice.
—Perrin2012
Such a great series. Every one of 'em would be a 4 1/2 if only they had the 1/2 stars.
—Leah
When Brubaker and Phillips are on ... hoo boy, there is no stopping them.
—Mikayla
Think Jim Thompson writing Archie comics.
—parmarbest
