Source Material #391 - Sons of Anarchy: Redwood Original #1-4 (BOOM! Studios, 2016)

Buckle up and get ready to ride back into the world of Sons of Anarchy! In this episode of the Source Material Comics Podcast, hosts Mark Radulich and Jesse Starcher revisit Charming, but this time, they’re taking a detour into the past with Sons of Anarchy: Redwood Original, the prequel comic series from BOOM! Studios. Set a decade before the FX television series, this gripping story follows an 18-year-old Jax Teller as he navigates the early days of his outlaw journey, wrestling with family, loyalty, and his own dangerous ambitions.Mark and Jesse break down the first volume of this compelling prequel, dissecting the raw storytelling, character arcs, and the deeper themes of fate and consequence. From Jax’s struggle to prove himself to the tragic foreshadowing of Opie’s doomed future, this discussion is packed with insights, humor, and, of course, plenty of Sons of Anarchy nostalgia. They also dive into the comic’s creative choices, the shift in artistic direction, and the big question: Did this prequel deliver the story fans really wanted? Plus, the guys tackle the larger themes of the Sons of Anarchy universe—loyalty, control, and the unintended consequences of bad decisions. Expect some wild tangents, heated debates about Clay Morrow’s leadership, and plenty of laughs as they explore the ever-complicated world of Sam Crow.