Source Material #392 - Sons of Anarchy: Redwood Original #5-8 (BOOM! Studios, 2016)

The road to redemption is never easy—especially for Jax Teller. In this episode of the Source Material Comics Podcast, Mark Radulich and Jesse Starcher continue their deep dive into Sons of Anarchy: Redwood Original, covering issues 5 through 8. Jax is lost, spiraling into booze and regret after being kicked out of SAMCRO. But when a deadly enforcer starts gunning for the club, Jax sees his chance to prove himself—and he’ll risk everything to take it. Mark and Jesse break down the high-stakes action as Jax goes head-to-head with the feared assassin hunting the club, Clay scrambles to fix the mess he created, and the Sons find themselves pinned down in a brutal ambush. With sharp analysis, dark humor, and plenty of SOA knowledge, the guys explore how Clay’s ruthless decision-making sets the stage for bigger conflicts and why Jax’s reckless need for approval keeps pushing him deeper into club life.But just when things seem settled, a shocking cliffhanger changes everything. Jax is kidnapped, the club is left scrambling, and the tension is at an all-time high. Will Jax survive? Will SAMCRO be able to hold it together? Buckle up for another wild ride through the Sons of Anarchy universe—this one’s a game-changer.