Status
Available
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Publication
DC Comics (1997), 232 pages
Description
Written by Garth Ennis; Art by Steve Dillon and Glenn Fabry The third amazing new edition in the PREACHER series, collecting issues #18-26. Jesse Custer heads for France to rescue Cassidy, the Irish vampire, from the clutches of religious fanatics. His search leads him into a no-holds-barred battle against the forces of the Grail. Also told here is the story of how Cassidy became a vampire in the first place.
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LibraryThing member Crowyhead
As usual, by turns emotionally powerful and extremely funny.
LibraryThing member francescadefreitas
A nice mix of furthering the main story and telling some of Cassidy's history.
LibraryThing member stipe168
all the characters are soo cool.. its just so damn cool...
LibraryThing member stephmo
This volume of preacher brings a lot of bang for the buck. On the surface, this is Cassiday's rescue from The Grail, but it quickly becomes rich mining material for those wondering exactly how The Grail, Herr Starr and Jessie Custer are connected. If that weren't enough, connections between the
This is not to say that this is a simple volume of backstory and relationships. There's the usual buffet of violence and a few major explosions thrown in for good measure. Ennis also brings his twisted sense of excess to Allfather D'Aronique - something you might not want to visit on a questionable stomach. This is also the issue that will give Herr Starr his unique signature look.
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Saint of Killers, Genesis and God's need to take off are solidified. As an added bonus, Cassiday's origins as a Vampire take up much of the last part of the book, so his character is given a little bit of depth.This is not to say that this is a simple volume of backstory and relationships. There's the usual buffet of violence and a few major explosions thrown in for good measure. Ennis also brings his twisted sense of excess to Allfather D'Aronique - something you might not want to visit on a questionable stomach. This is also the issue that will give Herr Starr his unique signature look.
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LibraryThing member Anagarika-Sean
Doesn't get any better than this. Well, maybe just a little bit.
LibraryThing member lithicbee
This volume contains the story of Jesse Custer heading to the Grail's home turf to rescue Cassidy, and is bookended by stories of Jesse's father in Vietnam and Cassidy's origin story. The Vietnam story was okay but non-essential. Cassidy's story is wordy but eloquent, especially his pre-9/11 love
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letter to New York (as Jesse and Cassidy stare at the Twin Towers from the top of the Empire State Building, no less). The Grail story is the usual: violent and fun. It moves the story along well and we get more information about God, Genesis, and Jesse's role in the whole thing. Show Less
LibraryThing member ancameme
I was amazed how entertaining this volume could be. I wasn't particularly enthralled with the previous volumes but somehow Ennis keeps you reading. I read vol. 2 only with the desire to get to the end and find out what the whole mystery and chase is about. I don't find Garth Ennis's use of language
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'bad-ass' nor do I think long monologues on some hobby (guns, westerns) is good characterization. That's what's surprising about this book, I think I liked it more than I should have. Show Less
LibraryThing member branimal
Proud Americans is a pretty big deal. I mean, a lot happens here. Ennis only scratched the surface in the prior collection detailing the secret religious organization, The Grail. In Proud Americans, we're given a bit of a back story behind Starr's hatred for their groups leader as well as their
Also, Cassidy is still being held captive and is hoping for the return of his good buddy Jesse, hoping he'll come to his rescue. Jesse however, is struggling with the thought of putting Tulip in ever increasing danger and knowing what lies ahead, he decides to make a controversial decision.
Somewhere in there, we're given an origin story for Cassidy. I'm not going to spoil anything here by saying it was pretty solid, if anything, it gives the character a bit of humanity or even sympathy, something I felt he was lacking. Made me like the ol' drunken Irish bastard all that much more.
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ridiculous plans involving a direct decedent of Jesus Christ.Also, Cassidy is still being held captive and is hoping for the return of his good buddy Jesse, hoping he'll come to his rescue. Jesse however, is struggling with the thought of putting Tulip in ever increasing danger and knowing what lies ahead, he decides to make a controversial decision.
Somewhere in there, we're given an origin story for Cassidy. I'm not going to spoil anything here by saying it was pretty solid, if anything, it gives the character a bit of humanity or even sympathy, something I felt he was lacking. Made me like the ol' drunken Irish bastard all that much more.
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LibraryThing member KateSherrod
Bookended by meh, the middle six-issue arc is one of the most blasphenomenally funny things I've seen since Jesus Christ: In the Name of the Gun, and puts the "mess" in "Messiah." Tee and also hee!
LibraryThing member ragwaine
This was insane as usual. Gorey, irreverent, sacrilegious, perverted, and sometimes touching. Jessie Custer is a "simple man" and for me that makes him hard to relate to. He's a badass and an asshole, but a great friend if you can get on the "short list".
This collection was just as outrageous as
I'm really hoping the series stays this good.
This collection was just as outrageous as
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the two before it, but there were 3 issues that were different. They flashed back for Jessie and then for Cassidy, and somehow they fit perfectly with the deviant sex and extreme torture of the other issues, showing that Ennis is more than a "shock" writer. I'm really hoping the series stays this good.
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LibraryThing member SqueakyChu
What a great series so far. This book starts off and ends up with very moving stories. The beginning story was about Jesse's dad's time in the army during the Vietnam war. The ending story was about Jesse's desertion of the Irish army and the start of his new life in America--in New York City, of
AS for the action in this book, there was plenty. In fact, there was so much that I had a hard time keeping the characters straight plus what they each wanted to do with and to each other. I plowed my way through all of that and felt satisfied when the story of the Grail reached its resolution.
Ever onward! I'm now ready for Book Four.
By the way, I adore the friendship between Jesse and Cassidy. In a rough world, it's friendship that truly counts.
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course. I found that last chapter very sentimental and moving. Maybe that was because it had the Statue of Liberty pictured with her head erect (while she still had reason to keep it so) and the Twin Towers still gracing New York's skyline.AS for the action in this book, there was plenty. In fact, there was so much that I had a hard time keeping the characters straight plus what they each wanted to do with and to each other. I plowed my way through all of that and felt satisfied when the story of the Grail reached its resolution.
Ever onward! I'm now ready for Book Four.
By the way, I adore the friendship between Jesse and Cassidy. In a rough world, it's friendship that truly counts.
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Awards
International Horror Guild Award (Winner — 1997)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1997-10-01
Physical description
232 p.; 6.6 inches
ISBN
1563893274 / 9781563893278