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Testarotho: Volume 3 (Testarotho (DC Comics))

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The members of Testarotho are beginning to have their doubts as to whether they're fighting on the right side after the death of Father Garrincha. Arsenal has taken the side of the Corinthians and have judged Garrincha and his team as the parties responsible for the wholesale slaughter of a defenseless village last volume and they have been sentenced to death. Leonedus, Capria, Socrates, and Ginora are all now being hunted not only by the Corinthians, but by their own forces! Could it be that their only remaining allies are the very heretics they were sworn to destroy....Materia!? Will the ex-Testarotho be able to overcome their prejudices and a lifetime of brainwashing in order to survive?

Testarotho continues its excellent run even though some moments cause you to roll one eye in a "oh, come on" expression of disbelief such as the fact that Leonedus was blinded last volume but acts like he can see just like normal. Reminds me of Blind Justice when the guy still wanted to shoot his gun even though he was blind! But supposedly Leonedus has gained some sort of spiritual vision where he can see the true forms of those around him. That's great and all, but how does he keep from running into a wall? And again, where does he keep his gun? Besides these minor incredulities, I really like the story which gets even more twists and turns along with a bit more background in this third volume. It really shows the dangers of what happens when religious extremists control the flow of information. They can declare anyone that opposes them to be heretics. It's cool to see the Testarotho begin to open their eyes and see what the real deal is. The art is great and Sanbe really has a flair for depicting action. Really good manga.

I would also recommend Chrono Crusade.

All I can say is... Yikes! This series is pretty twisted, in a "We all believe in the same God, but you should die anyway." sort of way. I really like this series, it asks a lot of those uncomfortable questions, and it really wants to make you think, and say ewwwwwwwww. This is definatly not for the kiddies, unless you are training a young david koresh, but is a satisfying read. As you move into the later books the story really starts to solidify, and you actually get to know the otherside of those heartless (not really) nut job preists. Overall a very cool read, and I highly recomend it!