If Mayor Hillard is covering up the grisly fate of a local farm family discovered by Sheriff Meadows and Sarah, there’s no time to find out, as the town of New Hope explodes when an odd stranger blows into town. Dust to Dust #3 pulls back the gory details while also keeping readers guessing.

Written by JG Jones and Phil Bram, Dust to Dust #3 is another excellent issue that’s haunting in so many ways. The story is a murder mystery but it’s set in a small town during the rather intriguing time of the Dust Bowl. There’s a level of detail to it that begs readers to linger on pages attempting to parse out every item for clues.

Jones and Bram really focus in on that with this issue as Sheriff Meadows and Sarah search the crime scene in an attempt to figure out what happened. Jones and Bram don’t hold back showing burnt bodies covered in dirt and grime teasing clues as to the crime committed. But, they duo expands the subjects by roping in the Mayor and more, all of whom have moments that leaves one pondering their connection to the murder and murderer.

What’s interesting about the series is not just its use of the Dust Bowl but also history in general. Sheriff Meadows and others are veterans of World War I, and each impacted in different ways. Readers are given great detail into that, all teasing and hinting how that’s connected to our story and the murders.

Jones’ art stands out and does not hold back. Burnt bodies are on full display as if teasing clues as to what happened. The imagery is haunting and will stick with readers exuding a sadness about it all. We witness the remains of individuals whose lives were uprooted and destroyed by nature and the folly of man. They were on their way to a new a better life but someone had other plans for them. Jackie Marzan’s lettering too adds to the overall feel of the comic emphasizing a cool, calm, and collected feel as well as the overall sadness.

Dust to Dust #3 is another fantastic issue of a series that’s a must for fans of murder mysteries. If you also enjoy history, the comic is delivering a style and experience that’s nothing like anything else currently on the shelf. It’s a story that you’ll want to go back and re-read to see what clues you might have missed while guessing who the killer might be.

Story: JG Jones, Phil Bram Art: JG Jones Letterer: Jackie Marzan
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.4 Recommendation: Buy

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