I can't say The Argus #2 has dazzled me. I'm on the hook because now I'm invested enough to want to know what happens next, but I'm not excited about it. I've been hoping for a time-travel romp that starts to open up with new characters and ideas, but that isn't happening. I'm not sure it ever will. Issue #3 has an uphill climb to get through to keep me reading.

The art is different. The story is tweaked, but faithful. It's a pair of nostalgia glasses with your trusty old frames, but shiny new lenses. This makes me very hopeful for what's to come!

This particular issue may not have a very strong start in terms of action. But it continues to lay necessary groundwork for the story ahead. When the attack happens, we're treated to some excitement and urgency to balance out the slower pace at the issue's outset. I believe we're now zeroing in on a core storyline for the book and its major players"the halfbreed children Rakkan and Rea, and their protector, the Wonder Woman-esque swordswoman, Zara. I'm looking forward to spending more time with these characters and can't wait to see where we go next.