“El Excavador” won’t take no for an answer in The Digger #1 by by T.S. Luther & Sam Gudilin from Invader Comics
SOLICITATION
“In 1930s Veracruz Mexico, along the Gulf Coast, lie Olmec ruins, all but hidden to anyone from the outside world. Locals make money guiding academics and scholars through the region. But there is one name that is spoken in hushed tones, one name guides stay away from, they call him “El Excavador”. But The Boy doesn’t listen to whispers, he hasn’t seen that no one returns from guiding The American in the hat. No, The Boy doesn’t know the man with the eyes of the devil. But, The Boy knows he needs money for his sick grandma, and The Boy knows The American has money…What begins as a guide and treasure hunter, turns into cat and mouse.” – Invader Comics
*SPOILERS FOR ISSUE*
CHAPTER 0NE: THE KID
Puerto Mexico, a beautiful city filled with colorful characters. Where a young boy struggles to help his sick grandmother. Until one day he runs into a mysterious gentleman, a foreigner. Who is searching for the legendary Olmec ruins. But this is no ordinary scholar or academic. This ominous figure has ulterior and selfish motives of his own. Thus why the rest of the locals avoid him. Because “El Excavador” will do anything to get to the ruins. Engulfed in poverty, the kid decides to guide this dangerous man. Even going against the wishes of his own family.
HOW ABOUT THE ART?
Sam Gudilin’s pencils are gnarly, gritty and very stylized. This is the work of an artist that found his own rhythm and flow for storytelling. But also, you’ll find Gudilin is exhibiting a myriad of techniques. Like forced perspective, splash pages, 2-page spreads, limited color palette and a panel work that perfectly compliments the writing.
OVERALL GRADE: 10/10
FINAL THOUGHTS
I’m confident when I say the future of comic books is in good hands. Every day there are ambitious up-and-coming creators breaking into the industry. With incredible ideas and remarkable talent to explore storytelling through this medium. Moreover, creators that offer new perspectives to stories we’re familiar with. That is exactly the case of The Digger. What if you could see the “Indiana Jones” (Paramount Pictures) story from the lens of a local child? This is a must read, it has so much heart and soul poured into every single page. I’m telling you, you don’t want to miss out on this!
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