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 Reviewed by: The Rev 26th Jul 2005 
 


Preacher: Alamo

Garth Ennis
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How do you end one of the finest comics miniseries (easily the finest since Watchmen) in history? If you're Garth Ennis, you take your Texan to the place most notable for the end of Texans-- and then you blow things up.

The tale of Jesse, Tulip, and Cassidy comes to a resounding end (though, as is to be expected, with interesting room for sequels) in *Alamo*. Ennis ties together all the series' loose ends in neat little bows; one wonders how far back he was planning some of the scenes to be found in various bits here. The climax and aftermath fit perfectly with both the underlying theme of the series and the fans' (perceived, anyway) love of the series' bloodlust; simply put, Ennis couldn't have found a better way to end this puppy. Tremendous.



See also
Hellblazer by Garth Ennis reviewed by The Rev
Hellblazer: Tainted Love by Garth Ennis reviewed by The Rev
John Constantine, Hellblazer: Rare Cuts by Garth Ennis reviewed by The Rev
Preacher: Dixie Fried by Garth Ennis reviewed by The Rev
Preacher: Gone to Texas by Garth Ennis reviewed by The Rev
Preacher: Proud Americans by Garth Ennis reviewed by The Rev
Preacher: Salvation by Garth Ennis reviewed by The Rev
Preacher: Until the End of the World by Garth Ennis reviewed by The Rev