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I'm considering reading this. I'm curious, why the low rating? Does it mess with too much established lore or something?
Saigon, 1975-The war is winding down, and American forces are in retreat. One G.I. is enjoying his final leave in South Vietnam's capital city when he is urgently recalled to the front. Back on the line, Private Duggan finds that his sector is being overrun by a mysterious enemy force one that doesn't operate like any Viet Cong or NVA unit he's ever faced.
As rumors spread through the ranks about a "one-man Charlie platoon," Duggan and his squad suddenly come under murderous fire. Through the thick jungle air the trapped men spy their attacker a lone figure, seemingly impervious to bullets and grenades, completely devoid of fear or hesita more
This is a very well done issue. The art and colors by O'Sullivan and Colin Craker perfectly encapsulate the visuals of the region and tone of war. The Terminator is still a quirky, fun anachronism here with the future tech artistically blended in well with the environment of classic war. The themes of war are a natural thematic backdrop for the destruction brought onto all sides by The Terminator. This series is so well done that it plays out as well as any Terminator film. Read Full Review
Terminator #2 continues to capture its audience by giving an unstoppable killing machine meeting humans who are no match. I do wish this issue gave us a little more as it feels as though it ends abruptly, but that keeps me coming back for issue #3 as I am overall enjoying the series! Read Full Review
Its a bit disappointing that they arent looking into continuing the anthology format that the first issue was leading in. Multiple different Terminator stories every issue would have been a lot of fun. As it is, the Shalvey story has some distance to cover before it can justify what it seems to be trying to do. Shalvey could take it in a lot of different directions, but only a few of them might actually turn it not something of any thematic depth. Vietnam is a tricky thing to bring to the page without oversimplifying complexities. Throw a terminator unit into the mix and things could get very silly very quickly. Read Full Review
The Terminator #2 not only establishes how this Terminator story is going to differ from the others, but it also introduces a new concept that could be the kick in the pants the franchise needed. James Cameron, if you're reading this, you have a roadmap on how to make a great Terminator movie right here. Read Full Review
The Terminator #2 as a whole is numerous steps back from a fantastic debut issue. The art is stiff, the storytelling choppy, then the inclusion of a back-up story that's one page all add up to a very odd reading experience. As part of a trade or anthology it'd all be fine but as a single issue, it's a tough one. Read Full Review
Plot
A T-800 Terminator arrives in Saigon-Vietnam in 1976, its target is soldier Duggan, who is in a relationship with a native of the place. The Terminator arrives just as the American troops begin to withdraw, Duggan goes to look for her but on the way he meets the T-800.
The Vietnamese army is attacking the Terminator with a tank, but they are unable to harm it, an explosion causes Duggan to fall off his motorcycle and be intercepted by the T-800, we must wait for the next installment to find out what lies ahead for Duggan.
This comic continues to show Skynet's new strategy of eliminating other targets whose offspring will be part of the resistance in the future.
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