THE MADNESS #2 does exactly what every comic should do make you feel something. In this case, Ravens emotions practically vibrate off the page with an overwhelming feeling of rage. Straczynski gives you an emotionally charged issue as Raven lays waste to her enemies, and ACOs art is unforgettable. Read Full Review

The Madness #2
AWA Studios

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: ACO
Inker: David Lorenzo
Colourist: Marcelo Maiolo
Letterer: Sal Cipriano

The imaginary friend from Sarah’s childhood has returned as a murderous alter ego. The Madness has completely taken over Sarah, and it’s determined to track down and destroy the people who killed her family. They know she survived their attempted hit, but is there anything they can do to stop her?

Thoughts…The first word that comes into my head while reading this issue is intense. What an outstanding follow up to the series premiere. This issue takes what was set up in issue 1 and turns it up to 1000. From the start of the issue you are pulled right in and you have no choice but to read from cover to cover. The story and tone are spot on, the main character is written with such an interesting origin story, definitely a likeable anti hero and although her actions maybe extreme you can understand them.

To accompany the writing we get some stunning artwork, so bright and colourful at one minute and then changing to a darker style to match the story tones. This has that big superhero feel to it with its finely polished style and bold lettering. The designs are simple but striking, you can’t miss Raven crimson red eyes in every panel. The whole look makes such an impact as you read through the issue.

I had in my head that we have seen similar stories of superhero revenge or tales of powered people doing what they want behind closed down but this does stand out from the crowd for sure. I feel that the setting is all laid out for us now with issue 1 setting the scene and this issue tells us all we need to know about Sarah/Raven and now it's where the story really gets going and we see what she is really capable of.

This series was always going to be a hit, how could it not be but this issue definitely drives it home and I can not wait to see where the next issue will take us, another solid 8 out 10 without a doubt
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