Beast of Boriken #2
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| Writer | Julio Anta |
| Artist | Daniel Irizarri |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
The thrilling new True Weird series from Tiny Onion by co-creators Julio Anta (Frontera, Home) and Daniel Irizarri (Xino, Cementary Kids Don't Die) continues!
After the mysterious attack at the construction site, Loli and her best friend Blanca dig into the history of el Chupacabra in Puerto Rico and its historical ties to the island. A visit to an Espiritista at a botánica gives Loli a far deeper understanding of the creature and some insights toward their intertwined goals and destinies.
This issue also includes a bone-chilling eight-page True Weird short story back-up!
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Derby Comics - Patrick Savoia-Peterson
Jul 28, 2026I finished Beast of Borikén #2 knowing more about Borikén culture, and being entirely interested in it, than I did going in without ever feeling lectured to. That is the real accomplishment. Anta has built a horror comic that works as cultural preservation, handing readers the names and practices his story's villains are trying to bulldoze. The monster backdrop works because the culture keeping it alive is true. I want to see where Loli’s adventure goes next, and I trust this team to keep making me want more. Read Full Review
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10
Fanlight Zone - Juan Cordero
Aug 12, 2026If you’ve read this comic, let me know down in the comments. Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow Fanlight Zone on all platforms.And until next time...Read Your Comics. Read Full Review
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10
Nerd Initiative - Yancy Arce
Aug 12, 2026Unlike most media depictions of these elements of Afro-Caribbean heritage, Beast of Borikén treats these religious and cultural practices with the dignity and respect that it deserves. Julio Anta is showing everyone the less talked about parts of our culture that are just as beautiful and rich as our music and our people. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Clique - Frank Jarome
Aug 15, 2026Beast of Boriken #2 is a strong follow-up to the stellar first issue, maintaining a deliberate and leisurely pace that gives plenty of room for character development. The creative team isn't afraid to devote several pages to an aside that gives a lesson on the history of Boriken culture, which adds to the overall feeling of authenticity. We now know that there's some sort of connection between Loli and the Beast, and whatever that comes to mean is going to determine where the rest of the story goes. Something tells me that no matter what, it's going to end in tears and bloodshed. If it does, the time we've spent getting to know these characters and this land will give those events so much more impact. Read Full Review
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8.2
Comic Watch - Logan Mullins
Aug 13, 2026Issue #2 slows its pace and sharpens its purpose. Anta trades the introductory scope of issue #1 for a tighter thematic focus, using the Chupacabra as a metaphor for modern colonialism. Read Full Review
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7.0
AIPT - Chris Coplan
Aug 11, 2026Whereas some monster stories go full bore with the gore, 'The Beast of Borikén' continues to provide everyone with agency and emotions to tell a most meaningful story about how communities work and what it actually means to be human. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
This series has been dealing with a very real issue all Puerto Ricans are dealing with: the struggle in seeing public beaches turned into tourist hotels and resorts, effectively taking the beaches from the people, who have always enjoyed them for free! Aside from that, it shows our culture and struggle from a realistic standpoint, it doesn't feel like a joke, which is always the danger when depicting a culture. The struggle seen through these characters is real and the Beast of Boriken is a representation of the rage and anger Puerto Ricans feel. The beas is most certainly a form of poetic justice. I'm enjoying this series to the fullest, Daniel Irizarry's art is as detailed and beautiful to look at as always. Kudos to this creative team!
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