"“Scalped,” [Jason] Aaron’s first ongoing series, is set on an Indian reservation where its once proud people are ruled by drugs and organized crime.
“I love crime stories and it seemed like such a natural setting for a crime book,” said Aaron, who has had a lifelong fascination with American Indian culture.
Rob Schmidt, the author of “Peace Party,” a comic book featuring American Indians, has criticized “Scalped” for its “ultra-negative” portrayal of life on the reservation.
Aaron, though, says reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. “I’ve gotten letters from reservations all over the country, from Native Americans who are fans of the book.”
It’s not, however, a book for everyone, he cautions.
“It’s a violent, profane crime story, and I think some people just object to the principal of that.”
At the heart of the series is Dashiel Bad Horse, named after Aaron’s 2-year-old son, Dash. An angry Bad Horse returns to the reservation after a 15-year absence, fueled by old resentments and a big secret that’s unveiled at the end of the first issue. "
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