Benedict Arnold's Immortal Family Plan Shakes Up Redcoat #18

Benedict Arnold is back, and he's not here for revenge. The infamous Revolutionary War traitor, now an immortal, has resurfaced in Image Comics' Redcoat #18, but with an offer Simon Pure, his fellow immortal nemesis, never saw coming: eternal life for Simon's entire family. It's a shocking twist on their century-spanning rivalry.

Writer Geoff Johns and artist Bryan Hitch, joined by Andrew Currie and Brad Anderson, plunge readers back into 1909. Simon Pure last battled Arnold in 1892, hoping the traitor had finally met his end. No such luck. Instead, Arnold claims he's a changed man, no longer bent on vengeance but on sharing the 'gift' of immortality. Of course, Simon is wary. This isn't just a truce; it's a sales pitch for eternal life from a man synonymous with betrayal. The premise is pure pulp genius, playing on historical notoriety with a supernatural twist.

Image Comics is known for bold, creator-owned visions, and Redcoat fits right in. Johns, a titan in the comic world, teaming with Hitch, known for his dynamic, cinematic art, promises a thrilling ride. Fans have been following Simon Pure's struggle with his immortal adversary. Now, Arnold's bizarre proposition — to make the Pure family immortal — adds an entirely new layer of moral ambiguity and high stakes to their already complex dynamic. What could Arnold truly be planning? This series consistently delivers unexpected turns, and Redcoat #18 seems poised to redefine the entire saga. It drops June 17, 2026.