The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain advance copy
of LOOSE ENDS #3 from 12-Gauge Comics. This is the third chapter of a four-issue
mini-series. Jason Latour (The Expatriate, Daredevil Black and White) wrote the
story, with Chris Brunner (Nola, Boondock Saints: Mob War) handling the artwork
and colors by Rico Renzi (Perhapanauts, Frenemy of the State).
Sonny and Cheri are in Miami trying to forget the events
at Bobbis Hideaway bar which lead to his ex-Kim being shot and killed during a
fight. Rej shows up there with an offer from the two crooked cops – turn over
Batista and you are free. Sonny and Cheri try to escape. There are flashbacks
to Rej and Sonny’s tour in Baghdad intersperse throughout the issue mirroring
the danger the lead characters are facing now.
The art in this book is just incredible. Brunner’s pencils walk the fine line between
cartoon and realism. Renzi’s use of color is unusual, but in a great way. The
comic is so visually stunning and unique. Latour’s writing is solid and real,
but this not my cup of tea. I don’t go for the shows like THE WIRE and BREAKING
BAD, but if you do this is the book for you. LOOSE ENDS #3 is in stores now or
can be ordered at their website www.12gaugecomics.com.