In a stunning tale that spreads across every plain of existence, it says a lot when the only good-spirited character in the story is one with an arse for a face. As for Preachers leading trio, they all have their moral compasses swaying south, and that rarely budges throughout the saga. Weve got a cowboy in a clerical collar who has done some bad things hed be good to forget, an ex who kills for cash, and a vampire with an addiction besides drinking blood. Not the nicest bunch, but in todays TV climate theyd fit right in: since the final page was turned on Preacher 15 years ago, weve met Tony Soprano, Omar Little and Walter White on television, all ofwhom flawed but favoured characters that made for great viewing, offering a gateway for Ennis entourage to pour in as a result. Dont be fooled, of course. Amidst the blood and increasing body count, theres good among Ennis sick, twisted world. Every character finds some resolve now and again, whether it be with God or a stranger at a bar. There are happy endings waiting in this mind-bending book, youll just have to go through heaven and hell to get to them.
