After a disastrous first foray into Man's World as queen of the Amazons, Nubia is left at death's door! As she fights for her life, her fellow Amazons search for the culprit who tried to assassinate their beloved leader. The clock is ticking: Will this trip in the name of peace prove fatal?
Williams deep dive into Nubia's previous life is emotional and meaningful. While I was moved by the heartfelt conversations that gave a glimpse into her familial structure, I was particularly struck by how her past defines her present. Read Full Review
Strong continuity and smart writing greets readers in Nubia: Queen of the Amazons #2. Nubia shows us once again that shes a character that wont go down easy in a fight and her allies and convictions move her and us along for the ride. The pacing of this issue feels a tiny bit rushed but still kept me invested to the last page. It's handling by a Black woman writer like Williams is a pretty solid choice that continues to ground her as a character worth looking forward to at the comic book store. Read Full Review
For a second issue, it's surprising how this issue sort of pulls back on the gas and lets the story breathe. Read Full Review
If you were a fan of the glimpse into Zahavah's story fromNubia: Coronation Special #1, this mini-series is a must-read. Read Full Review
Nubia: Queen of the Amazons continues to be an absolute delight in the current tapestry of DC Comics, and I can't wait to see where it goes next. Read Full Review
Nubia: Queen of the Amazons #2 drops hints and pieces about what's happening but does an incomplete job that readers are left to assemble the puzzle without the corners or edge pieces. The art is just okay, and Nubia's pre-Amazon history is good world-building, but the main plot hasn't come together when the story is already half over. Read Full Review
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