Streets of Glory #5 – Wraparound Cover – 2008 sees Garth Ennis pushing his hard-bitten Western narrative into its most unforgiving terrain yet. This penultimate issue, published by Avatar Press, delivers a brutal build-up to the inevitable reckoning that has been simmering since the series began. For readers following Joseph R. Dunn’s journey—a man forged by war and hardened by frontier life—this chapter is where personal history collides with present-day violence in an unrelenting fashion.

The story intensifies as Dunn is forced to confront the fallout of past decisions and the harsh reality that redemption may be forever out of reach. Ennis, always unafraid to explore the uglier corners of human nature, paints a bleak but honest portrait of a West stripped of myth. In this issue, the themes of betrayal, justice, and decay are centre stage, as power shifts and long-standing tensions finally boil over. The writing remains lean, evocative, and emotionally sharp, showing Ennis at his most uncompromising.

The wraparound cover by Mike Wolfer continues to be a visual centrepiece for collectors, presenting a stark, panoramic view that captures both the isolation and violence of the American frontier. Characters are drawn with a gritty realism, the landscapes are barren and haunting, and the sense of dread is rendered with an almost cinematic quality. The wraparound format adds value for those building a serious collection, offering a broad, uninterrupted visual that mirrors the wide, merciless plains of the setting itself.

This issue is about escalation. Ennis lets the tension unfold methodically, allowing readers to feel the full weight of approaching confrontation. Dunn, as a protagonist, becomes increasingly introspective as the outside world continues to change—becoming less understandable and far more treacherous. There are no clean morals or clear heroes here, only scarred men and the legacies they carry.

Ideal for fans of harsh, no-frills storytelling and historical fiction with bite, Streets of Glory #5 (Wraparound Cover) is a standout entry in a series that never flinches in its depiction of a fading era. It is one of the strongest modern Western comics available and a vital piece of the collection for anyone following the series’ stark, character-driven arc.

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