Preacher Vol 09: Alamo

by Garth Ennis

Written by Garth Ennis; Art by Steve Dillon and Glenn Fabry A new edition of the classic trade paperback featuring PREACHER #59-66, the final chapter in the Preacher storyline and the conclusion of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563897156
• ISBN13: 9781563897153
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Vertigo
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Great end to an epic story

When I picked up Preacher Vol. 9, I knew I was in for a treat. I thoroughly enjoyed the first 8 volumes and the 9th was also just as amazing. I think the deciding factor of why Preacher is so good is because Ennis and Dillon were able to produce a high-quality monthly comic for a period of 5 years. I do believe that Preacher is also better than the two "Greatest" comics of all-time, Watchmen and The Dark Knight Strikes Again. Not only is it much longer, so there is more to enjoy about the series, but Preacher also contains action, romance, gore, violence, weirdness, love, religion, sex and an Irish vampire. What more could you ask for?

The awesome finale for one of the best comics of the 90's

For five and a half years it has led up to this. Jesse Custer's confrontation with God is coming full circle, as is the fates of all the characters who have gone through more character development in that aforementioned span than some comic characters go through in a decade. All the oddly written characters we have grown to love and hate like Jesse, Tulip, Cassidy, Herr Starr, The Saint of Killers, and Arseface meet their respective fates in big ways; ranging from Starr seeking his revenge on Jesse, to Jesse's showdown with Cassidy, to The Saint of Killers' war on heaven, and everything in between. By the end of Alamo, long time readers of the series will feel satisfied of most of the outcomes, and even though it is sad to see the Preacher series come to an end, it is good to know that the series didn't re-hash itself every twenty four issues and kept the storyline on one true track during the entire run. Let it also be noted that Preacher creators; writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon, stayed on for the entire Preacher run. That in itself is an accomplishment in the comic industry as they brought readers some of the most unforgettable characters and one of the most engrossing sagas in the modern comic age. Rumor has it (straight out of Wizard Magazine) that a Preacher re-launch is in the works, but time will tell. I also strongly suggest Ennis and Dillon's Punisher TPB for Marvel Comics; even if you've never had an interest in that character you should read the re-invention of him by the Preacher duo, it is pure genius.

The End

In a world where comic book titles either drag on forever (Batman's main book, Detective comics, has lasted over 700 issues) or end abruptly (Nova, a very good series from Marvel Comics, was cancelled after 7 issues,) Preacher comes to a complete, fufulling end with ALAMO. All of the subplots, including Jesse's war with God, his rocky friendship with Cassidy, and his off and on relationship with Tulip, come to a tidy closing. Actually tidy is probably the wrong adjective; Jesse's story concludes with quite a few bangs. It's another action-packed thrill ride that's guaranteed to excite some and outrage others.Again, I wouldn't suggest purchasing this unless you own all the other Preacher collections. If you're new to Preacher, start with the first collection, GONE TO TEXAS.

Revelations

I picked up the first volume of Preacher over a year ago, and have read every installment since. What attracted me was the humor and reputation, but I didn't really know what to expect. I'll admit that Alamo, the end of the series, was not what I expected. The series had occasional moments of importance, but for the most part, it was a funny, violent romp. The ending, however, was extremly touching. I won't assume Ennis's motivations, but to me, Alamo changed my view of the whole series. At first glance, most of the series follows Jesse Custer, the Preacher. But Alamo reveals that Cassidy, the vampire, may be the strongest character. Much like The Shawshank Redemption is focused on Tim Robbins's character, while Morgan Freeman's character is the moral center. But I'll let you draw your own opinions. Read this.

A fitting finish to a glorious ride

It seems only fitting that a work as wide in scope and broad in character as Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's epic 'Preacher' series should end up in a place so resonant with and characteristic of American ( especially the Southern United States) history as the Alamo. With the penultimate volume ( 'All Hell's a coming') re-revving the series into high gear and letting readers know that it was time to put all the cards on the table and bring it all to an explosive climax, this volume delivers on all counts- bringing what has been a refreshingly brilliant, funny, action-packed, thoughtful and adrenaline soaked series to it's deservedly satisfying finish. The way that issues are resolved with all characters is engrossing and the final 'money shot' that the entire run has been leading up to and hinting at is worth every penny. If you haven;t read Preacher yet, or haven't read the whole saga, now is the time; you won;t regret spending the money on something that you will re-read again and again. LIke Warren Ellis's 'Planetary' stories , this is modern comic story-telling in it's purest form. Thank you Garth and Steve for such a fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable comic-book series.