The Digger #2 – A driven Archeologist

The Kid comes face to face with danger in The Digger #2 by T. S. Luther & Sam Gudilin from Invader Comics.

FROM SOLICITATION:

“In 1930s Veracruz Mexico, locals make money guiding academics and scholars through the region. A local Kid has teamed up with the one man the locals stay away from, the man they call “El Excavador”, hoping to earn money for his sick grandmother. As The Digger and The Kid set off toward the ruins, the mess The Digger left behind in Puerto Mexico catches up to them BOTH.” – from Invader Comics

*SPOILERS AHEAD FOR ISSUE #2*

JOHN SMITH THE EXCAVATOR

We find out in issue #2 the name of our strange Digger. His name is John Smith. An archaeologist motivated by fame and recognition. During a gala event in a museum, Smith witnessed a colleague praised and recognized for their contributions to the museum. While John was not recognized in the same manner, he was a remarkable archaeologist in his own right. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough for him. John Smith determined to reach that level of respect among his peers by any means necessary.

THE EXPEDICTION BEGINS

We pick up with The Kid and the excavator making their way through the jungles of Veracruz. Everything was going well, they covered a lot of ground and were getting closer to the ruins. However they made it into a restricted area and ran into a confrontation with some local workers. The Kid makes a run for it, while The Digger decides to stay and fight them all. This is the exact moment when The Kid realized he was in way over his head.

HOW ABOUT THE ART?

Sam Gudilin’s storytelling is only getting better. We are served with another incredible and stylized depiction of this thrilling story. With another handful of creative techniques like forced perspective, high energy action scenes and horror elements. The Kid comes face to face with an embodiment of danger and that is made palpable through Gudilin’s art.

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10

It doesn’t take much to create a villain. However, T.S. Luther makes an effort to lay a second dimension on The Digger by providing the character with a driving engine and motivations. While the reader gets to read between the lines how insidious and dangerous John Smith can be. On the other hand, The Kid gets to learn the hard way. Amazing story, highly recommend it.

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