Is Undertaker the Best Western Comic Ever? – Full Story Breakdown + Art Appreciation (Book 1)

Join me as I dive deep into Undertaker Volume 1 (The Gold Eater / Le Mangeur d’or) by Xavier Dorison and Ralph Meyer. We’re going page by page through the story of Jonas Crow—the solitary, hard-edged traveling undertaker of the American West—and his grim, gold-fueled job that quickly spirals into something much darker.In this stream I’ll be:Breaking down the story, characters, themes, and pacing of Book 1
Looking closely at Ralph Meyer’s art (and Caroline Delabie’s colors)—the atmosphere, composition, character work, and how it elevates the western genre
Discussing what makes this series stand out from classics like Blueberry and other western comics
Answering the big question: is this actually the best western comic ever?

Expect spoilers for Book 1, plenty of art discussion, and my honest take on whether Undertaker lives up to the hype.

If you love western comics, dark atmosphere, or just great European bande dessinée, this one’s for you. Drop your own ranking of the best western comics in the comments.Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next volume.

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