City Boy #2

Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Minkyu Jung Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: June 28, 2023 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 8 User Reviews: 9
8.3Critic Rating
7.8User Rating

Cameron Sun embraces a new power that he's been running away from and travels through the shadows of the city...literally. But every power comes with a consequence. This upsets the city, and it doesn't like City Boy very much. Does he have a choice to stay here any longer, or will he be forced leave to a  safer place...like Lexcorp?

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William J. Jackson Jun 27, 2023

    City Boy #2 continues to demonstrate the strengths of the series through the nods to anime, the struggle Cameron is going through, and the intimidating stakes at play. City Boy is unleashed this time, and that sort of power attracts attention. And boy, does he get it big time by the end. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Jun 29, 2023

    City Boy #2 is a thrilling, action-packed, dramatic second entry in the series, pushing it head and shoulders over any other new title from DC at the moment. Pak's writing develops Cameron's character and gives him plenty of opportunity to let loose, albeit recklessly, and the stakes are potentially massive. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Jun 27, 2023

    This series is a little fast-paced and busy, but it has a lot of promise. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff Jun 30, 2023

    There is so much potential for exploring Cameron's powers on every level, from individual people to neighborhoods to aspects of infrastructure. In the first couple of issues of the series, Pak is exploring City Boys power in more of a traditional superhero story. Cameron is different enough from other superheroes that it will take a while to really settle into the kind of story he has the potential for. Hopefully, people stick around long enough for the premise to embrace its originality. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicsOnline - Tony Rhea Jun 27, 2023

    City Boy should definitely be on your “must read” list. Superman may be the most powerful man in Metropolis, but that doesn't mean he is the most interesting. Pak, Jung, and Gho should be proud of their work on this issue, and you should be excited to read it. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Jenna Anderson Jun 28, 2023

    If City Boy keeps up this energy, it could be a bizarre and significant chapter in the "Dawn of DC" era. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    AIPT - Chris Coplan Jun 28, 2023

    We built this city on poignant human drama and superhero action. Read Full Review

  • 7.2
    Comic Watch - Tyler Davis Jun 27, 2023

    While rushed, City Boy #2takes all the character setup from last issue and pushes forward on the the plot to root book deeper within the DC Comics mythos, expanding the series' scope far beyond what many expected it to be. Read Full Review

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