Proof #17

Proof – Issue #17 (spoilers included)

Another great issue and really odd to have such a true “standalone” issue. I will start with a first obvious – Riley I missed your art on this issue (glad we go it for the back-up story but you were missed because your art is Proof). The next point I would like to make is Kelly you kicked a lot of butt with your art on the issue. You do blood and gore very well, it suits your style, and I would love to see you on a regular book or have an Archie Snow mini come out or something. Loved it.

The story was entertaining and actually felt a little less sophisticated that what I feel Proof brings to the table and that was perfect because of the characters that were involved in the story. The tone of the story really reflected the character. We have people getting killed in a slave labor environment, hearts being yanked out, and some guy trying to get a girl to go behind the barn and “snoggle”. This was a wonderful back story into El Chupacabra and the events that lead us to The Goatsucker.

The back-up story made my jaw drop (first yea Riley on the art) but the content. We are now seeing alliances form and people chose sides. All of the sudden El Chupacabra seems like a major player in organizing things rather than just the muscle behind the scenes. We also get to see that tasty pie show up again… nothing ever happens in Proof for no reason at all – there is always a purpose.

I am so eager to see what is next and where we are going but the next story arc takes us back to where Proof has been when he was with the circus.

All in all this is another fabulous issue and I continue to shout to anyone that listens that Proof is best, most complete book that is out on the market right now. Great job to Team Proof (including Kelly) and you guys go ahead and take a few weeks off…. but make sure that issue #18 is not late