Unspoken Issues #140 - The Rafferty Saga (Firearm #18)(episode 5)

Hold onto your trench coats and dual pistols, because we’ve reached the high-octane climax of The Rafferty Saga in this finale-focused episode! Jesse and Chris Armstrong break down the final issue of Firearm—issue #18—where bullets fly, cathedrals burn, and the stakes are nothing less than life, death, and one miracle baby. This isn’t just the end of a story arc—it’s the dramatic curtain call for one of the Ultraverse’s most compelling titles. Packed with explosions, doves (figurative and maybe literal), and John Woo-style shootouts, Jesse and Chris take you panel by panel through this noir-drenched showdown between the relentless Rafferty and our gun-toting British PI, Alex Swan. Together, the two hosts also dig deep into the legacy of Rafferty as a villain. Was he a B-grade baddie with an A+ body count? A poor man’s Simon Gruber from Die Hard with a Vengeance? Or just a killer with a gold heart—literally? From critiques of Rafferty’s lackluster name to his disturbingly effective track record, Jesse and Chris give this saga the dissection it deserves. And don’t miss their hilarious breakdowns of Brüt cologne, capers on pizza, and how to make a knife-to-the-back baby rescue scene somehow emotional and absurdly cool. With solid art, some messy continuity, and real comic book heart, this final chapter delivers the kind of 90s action that demands another VHS release. Fade to black, cue the end credits, and pour one out for Firearm.