Graphic novel review: Coyote Vol. 1
“Coyote” volume 1 from Image Comics collects the first story arc of “Coyote” from Eclipse as well as the two published issues of “Scorpio Rose.”
“Coyote” was born from a trip writer Steve Englehart took to the desert. The trickster character Coyote is able to walk between worlds, rendering himself invisible. The cocky lead character is nevertheless compelling. He faces off against a shadowy villain determined to realign the world order.
This collaboration with Englehart’s “Detective Comics” artist, Marshall Rogers, was one of the earlier mature readers comics in the comic-shop market.
“Scorpio Rose” was a reworking of a “Madame Xanadu” storyline originally prepared for DC. The character would later tie into the “Coyote” storyline. The planned third issue was never completed, but the graphic novel provides the breakdown and script notes for the planned finale.
Overall, this is artist Marshall Rogers at his best, and a good example of the often-underrated Englehart’s talents.
– Matt Price
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