Golden Kamuy, Vol. 2 Kindle & comiXology

Yes, it's that good. Unique, especially in a time when Western comics can only manage superhero one track drivel and liberal trolling.The story is a Japanese 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' and is especially brilliant in it's portrayal of a Native Ainu heroine (*not a lot of people know that the original inhabitants of Japan were not Japanese).I've read this up to volume 11 so far and each volume, nay, each chapter is superb so buy with confidence. The only downside is that the thrilling cliffhangers will have you annoyed waiting for the next release (*which is WAY behind the Japanese).

I love how the story progresses! Anyhow this is worth buying!

Having teamed up in the first book, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto and Ainu girl hunter Asirpa continue their search for a hidden cache of stolen gold in the wilderness of of Hokkaido in 1907. Among the things they must contend with in this second installment of the story are a unit of rogue soldiers led by a sadistic commander, bears, and other parties interested in finding the gold.As in the first book, the tone ranges all over the place, from scenes of extreme graphic violence (like a man's face getting ripped off by a bear), to culinary interludes that are basically recipes for regional dishes (some mouthwatering, some less so, such as the half-page closeup of a boiled river-otter head...), to juvenile poop jokes. There's even a super-cute bear cub who makes funny faces! In any event, the story takes the characters to an Ainu village, where the author's extensive research into culture and customs shows in both artwork and script. All in all, the central storyline of the hunt for the gold doesn't advance much in this volume. Mainly, it serves to introduce new villains and provide additional backstory on the two main characters. It's good stuff, peppered with action scenes and neat details (like the "Russian-style" skis with seal fur bottoms) but hopefully the plot can come a little faster in the next one.