One highlight is the introduction of two new classic characters to replace the casualties from issue 1. I think the next will be better than this one, but and I'm still pretty excited to get there. Read Full Review

The Unexpected #2 is a strong follow-up to the best debut of any New Age of DC Heroes title. It invests well in many of the key qualities of strong superhero comics action, absurdity, character development, continuity nods, and plot twists. Put simply, this series is one of the more exciting original properties at either Big 2 publisher in recent years. Read Full Review

The New Age of DC Heroes has produced some solid books thus far, but it feels like The Unexpected is the most "DC" of them all; the entire DC Universe is open for the book's characters to explore, with space enough for its reality-bending action. It feels closer to Orlando's work on his Midnighter books than anything else he's done, and it allows Nord to exercise the distinct artistic muscles he used for Conan and Iron Man at the same time. Read Full Review

Still not sure where the book is going, and still not bothered by that in the slightest. Which is basically the best I could wish for from a series called The Unexpected. Read Full Review

THE UNEXPECTED #2 largely suffers from some issues of clarity. The way it handles its world-building and character development is rather brilliant, and the art by Cary Nord is some of the best in the industry. However, Orlando's focus on the strangeness of this story gives way to a sometimes confusing and erratic plot. Read Full Review

With the heroes relegated to hiding out, a catastrophic loss of hope helps fuel an interesting narrative for the heroes as the larger story seems to just be awakening. Read Full Review

The Unexpected is a concept that I desperately want to love. The first issue was really fun. I enjoy the main characters immensely, especially as we learn more about them in The Unexpected #2. The plot seems to be well paced. It feels as if it's careening towards a destination. The only issue is, the art can't carry this story. The things happening in this story are so big and exciting that anything other than the grandest art would weigh it down. It's hard to feel magic when what is drawn is mediocre. Read Full Review

Ultimately I'm intrigued by this story enough that I want to see where it's going as a series. I like how they're using some of the fun, wacky and way out there concepts from Dark Nights Metal in a new way. I think the artwork throughout the book is very well done: consistent and doesn't abuse the use of splash panels. Read Full Review

The book feels very dense, almost impenetrable at points, and it doesn't help how fast it throws us into the middle of the events. Read Full Review

After an intriguing and bombastic first issue, this one is at least partly the inevitable catching of breath, a pause that unfortunately allows Orlando to indulge his worst instincts for clunky dialogue and exposition that is rushed when it could be more leisurely and ponderous when it could be lighter on its feet. The absence of Sook is a problem. Nord and von Grawbadger are good artists, but the dip in quality is noticeable. These new characters remain interesting and reasonably well-developed, but the story needs to pick itself back up and get moving again. Read Full Review

There are better DC titles out there. Read Full Review

This comic is going to take a little while to get going, but I am a patient man so it's okay. I know that something this unique will definitely be worth the wait. Read Full Review

Very difficult to follow, with art that inconsistently ranges from lovely to blah. I'm not entirely sure I want more of this book. Read Full Review

I was worried they will put back both character who died in the first issue. They wasn't that interesting, so I'm release to let them behind. And I was happy to know more about Neon. But I didn't enjoy this reading. They make to much time to left the hospital arguing. And I don't find interesting all the rest of the story. The first was a unexpected surprise, this one is a unexpected disappointment.

Cover - Not related ... What the heck this is. If it's well draw, I don't like this cover. And I can finally said how piss I'm that the "New Age of heroes" all as only one cover each issue. 0.5/2
Writing - They lost me somewhere after Neon origin, maybe because the way the panel was drawn I would have sworn that Ascendant was alive. 1/3
Arts - I like the first part of the book. But I don't like the part where Neon & Firebrand are attacked in Neon's home. And the ending with black panel ... Do you fu...g me ? 2/3
Feeling - I stop right their ! 0/2 more

Yes, now is the perfect time to go over my painful backstory in detail, this is a good way to do this. Better than last time but as compliments go, that's not one.