Wynonna Earp #6 *Written by Beau Smith* Art by Lora Innes*Colors by Jay Fotos*Letters by Robbie Robbins*IDW Publishing*

We were blessed with the exciting announcement at San Diego Comic Con over this past weekend that Wynonna Earp the TV show has been renewed for season 2. Add to that all his success with the comic book and creator Beau Smith should be one happy fella. He has created a strong female character than so many can relate to. There is just a huge fandom out there that call themselves the “Earpers”. The Earpers had a very strong presence at SDCC 2016, and it was partly due to their tenacity we even have a season 2. I’m not here to talk about the show today, I’m here to review Wynonna Earp #6 from IDW publishing. I’m not going to lie when I say I think this is some of Beau’s best work yet. A lot happens to Wynonna in this issue, not even all of which she is aware of. Read on for my review of Wynonna Earp #6.

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

Wynonna Earp #6 picks up right where #5 left off. Wynonna has been summoned back to the legendary town of Tombstone by a mysterious gunman who aims to end the Earp legacy. Along the way into town a mysterious force takes over and turns everyone and everything back into the old west vintage style. Wynonna’s motorcycle is transformed into her great great granddaddy’s favorite horse named Dick Naylor. She confronts John Henry at the well and he hands her the gun Peacemaker. He reveals himself as Doc friggin Holliday, but clever Wynonna is already on to him. I actually like the story between Doc and Wyatt’s friendship better in the comic books than the TV show. They really were best friends and Doc is doing his damnedest to honor Wyatt by protecting his heir. Before riding into insurmountable odds against a gaggle of revenants, Doc warns Wynonna that she is up against Johnny Ringo, the 2nd fastest gunman there ever was. He asks for her trust and she gives him one helluva kiss. She then jokes “I also trust that you and Wyatt didn’t play smacky-face before you took out the bad guys”. I live for these little moments where we see past the tough girl Wynonna always feels like she has to be.

Meanwhile Agent Dolls and Val have issues of their own. Upon entering Tombstone the same curse hits them. Their vehicle has been transformed into a wild west stagecoach, and their clothes became very vintage Bonanza. Val is quite upset at her situation, it’s just the worst thing ever to happen. She’s stuck in a ladies dress! She hates this so bad she even threatens to fight naked, but there are innocents to save so she makes the best of it. While they are busy in town saving the civilians, Wynonna and Doc are up at Boot Hill Cemetery facing off against Johnny. Johnny has got the supernatural drop on Doc and some spirits have come to drag him back to hell. Doc was suppose to save Wynonna but surprisingly she comes to the rescue. Facing off against Johnny she realizes she can’t win this alone. Then the most remarkable thing happens……I’m not going to tell you! You need to go get this book on Wednesday!

Wynonna is quickly becoming one of my all time favorite heroines. She’s sassy and smart but damaged like all of us are in some way. She just tries to make the best of her situation and look good doing it. Issue #6 was my favorite one yet! Beau Smith continues to tell a story like no other. Lora Innes’ art is fun and whimsical and helps the story to flow smoothly. I love the gore when you need some gore and the vintage look was amazing. I have nothing bad to say about this book this week so I will be giving it a 10/10. Wynonna Earp #6 is out Wednesday for new comic book day by IDW publishing, don’t forget your copy!