Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} All-Star Western Volume 2 The War of Lords and Owls by Justin Gray BookHound Reviews and Recommendations by Mel Odom, Professional Writer. ALL-STAR WESTERN: THE WAR OF LORDS AND OWLS by Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Moritat. Couldn’t resist picking up the second volume of All-Star Western from DC’s New 52 lineup. The first volume was just too good to easily walk away from, and now I’m waiting on the release of the third volume. This series just continues to improve, adding layers and nuances of character, growing the characters and the conflicts within Gotham, and touching on more and more of the history that evidently led to the villains that parade around Gotham in the present day. The first arc continues the loose end left from Guns and Gotham , the first volume, and it dips a little more into the superhero genre. Nighthawk and Cinnamon, both masked vigilantes, are somewhat different than I remember them, especially with the magic necklaces that throws the element of the supernatural into Jonah Hex’s world. Then there’s the addition of Talon, one of the members of the Council of Owls group that’s currently plaguing Batman. I haven’t read those books, so I’m not certain what that’s all about at the moment, but I’m definitely more curious. The New Orleans backdrop to the story is awesome. I went back and looked through the panels again. Moritat’s art is so detailed and so atmospheric I just wanted to see more of the city, but I’m also relishing his rendition of Gotham as well, so it’s a trade-off to me, and either way I’m a winner! The first arc has some nice twists in it, and Amadeus Arkham continues to bring an element of levity that was never in the original Jonah Hex series. I believed it would have been out of place until I saw how much Amadeus brings to the stories. The tales just wouldn’t be the same without him and his long-suffering partnership with Hex. The second arc takes place back in Gotham and brings in Tallulah Black, a character from Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti’s first run on Jonah Hex which I thought might have been lost with the shift to the New 52. She adds a whole new element and a new look to the series (and more embarrassment to Amadeus), and I’m looking forward to her hanging around. The backup features to the stories this time feature a – more or less – origin story for Nighthawk and Cinnamon, a solo Bat Lash tale that’s really good, and a so-so Terrence Thirteen two-parter. Dedicated fans will recognize the Terrence Thirteen name from the Phantom Stranger comics and this is a pretty nice send-up of the character’s backstory. Reminded me a lot of Professor Challenger from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories. “All Star Western Volume 2: War of Lords and Owls” Graphic Novel Review. Even Jonah Hex can’t escape the diabolical clutches of the Court of Owls. The bounty hunter finds himself facing the scourge of the Batman Family within the pages of “All Star Western Volume 2: War of Lords and Owls.” He can’t escape his fate and ends up confronting the crooked upper crust of whatever new town he rides into. Kidnapper Thurston Moody has fled to New Orleans and gun-for-hire Jonah Hex is hot on his trail. While there, he uncovers a sinister plot to eliminate the immigrant population. He joins forces with crime fighters Nighthawk and Cinnamon to take on the August Seven group who are behind the murderous plans. Hex then finds himself led back to Gotham City to help Dr. Amadeus Arkham and the good citizens go up against a secret society known as the Court of Owls. Writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray continue throwing their beloved bounty hunter into the middle of trouble and leaving him to get out. The way they incorporate Amadeus Arkham and the Court of Owls into the storyline is brilliant and no doubt pulls in new readers who would never give All-Star Western or Jonah Hex a chance without planting them firmly in the center of the Dark Knight’s hometown. Moritat continues his run as artist for the issues collected in “All Star Western Volume 2: War of Lords and Owls.” He doesn’t stray from his usual style and adequately lends visual splendor to Palmiotti and Gray’s script. His work definitely stands out from other artists of today. Three backup stories are included in this collection. Nighthawk and Cinnamon, Bat Lash, and Dr. Terrence Thirteen all get to see some action in short yarns spun by Palmiotti and Gray. Artwork is handled by Patrick Scherberger, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, and Scott Kolins, respectively. There are all sorts of extra mystery and action for readers to enjoy in these mini-tales. Six pages of character sketches and designs give us an inside look at Moritat’s concepts coming to life for “All Star Western Volume 2: War of Lords and Owls.” He shows his early work on Nighthawk, Cinnamon, Tallulah Black, the 1880’s Talon, Court of Owls, and August Seven anarchist group. There is also cover, train, and boat sketches included. “All Star Western Volume 2: War of Lords and Owls” is another fine example of old school Wild West action being blended into the DC Universe by the two writers who know Jonah Hex better than anyone else. The book closes just as it should with a hint as to what bizarre direction we can expect to be taken in Volume 3 of this excellent title. “All Star Western Volume 2: War of Lords and Owls” is available now in paperback and Kindle editions. For more articles by Eric Shirey, check out: “Batman: Arkham Unhinged” Graphic Novel Review “Batman: The Night of the Owls” Graphic Novel Review DVD Review: “Young Justice: Invasion Destiny Calling – Season Two Volume One” ALL-STAR WESTERN VOL. 2: THE WAR OF LORDS AND OWLS. • In this second New 52 collection, Jonah Hex tracks the kidnapper Thurston Moody to New Orleans, then must infiltrated the ranks of the anarchist group August 7, dedicated to eliminating the immigrant population of New Orleans. With Dr. Arkham in jail and his companions Hawkeye and Cinnamon nowhere to be found, things can only get worse for Hex when The Court of Owls reveals its plan to lay siege to Gotham City. • Plus: Don’t miss the backup features starring Nighthawk, Cinnamon and Bat Lash! • Collects ALL-STAR WESTERN #7-12. Community. See All. Arrowverse Pride Profile: John Constantine. Looking to learn more about the Arrowverse depiction of John Constantine? Find out more here! Join the DC Pride Club. All year long, the DC Pride Club is where you can go to chat with fellow LQBT+ fans and allies! All-Star Western Vol 3 12. "The War of Lords and Owls, Part Three": Amadeus Arkham and Jonah Hex are not faring well against the torture of the Religion of Crime's steam machine. Their only hope of escape lies in [[Tallulah Black (Prime Earth)|Tallulah Black. "The War of Lords and Owls, Part Three" Cover Textless. All-Star Western Vol 3 #12. October, 2012. Executive Editor. Cover Artists. The War of Lords and Owls, Part Three. Writers. Pencilers. Inkers. Colourists. Letterers. Editors. The Haunted Highwayman!, Part 2 of 2. Writers. Pencilers. Inkers. Colourists. Letterers. Editors. Previous Issue Next Issue All-Star Western Vol 3 # 11 All-Star Western Vol 3 # 0. All-Star Western (Volume 3) #12 is an issue of the series All-Star Western (Volume 3) with a cover date of October, 2012. It was published on August 22, 2012. Contents. Synopsis for "The War of Lords and Owls, Part Three" Amadeus Arkham and Jonah Hex are not faring well against the torture of the Religion of Crime's steam machine. Their only hope of escape lies in Tallulah Black, who managed to free herself. While Arkham is sure she could easily kill all of their captors, whether she does it in time to save her companions is questionable. With the help of some corrupt police officers, Lorna Kyle, the Lord of Thieves, and Stephan Kaoss, Lord of Terror, begin searching the house for Tallulah. The police are are confused as to why so many of them are needed, when she is only one woman, but she deftly brings death down on each one, picking them off one by one. Alerted by a crash, Kaoss rushes her with a gun, only to have his head detached from his body by Black's thrown hatchet. Lorna Kyle finds herself targeted for a barrage of bullets from Black's pistols, until the woman runs out of them. Ripping the skirt from around her legs, Kyle begins a deadly counter-attack with her daggers. Hanging in the torture apparatus, Hex taunts the remaining followers of Cain by telling them of how he contacted Alan Wayne a few days previously. When they fell under attack by the Religion of Crime's thugs, Wayne was convinced that he should use his pull and influence to cripple the Religion of Crime's holdings in land, given that the then Lord of Extortion was soon to die. Meanwhile, Lorna Kyle and Tallulah Black are impressed with each other's close combat skills. Tallulah tackles her opponent, shoving her thumbs into Kyle's eyes as the thief thrusts her knives into Black's shoulder joints.