As the young native known as Ich continues to terrorize the Spanish conquerors, a new enemy arrives on the shores of the New World. An enemy that fights for God and country. An enemy that will stop at nothing to subdue the primal power that Ich and his people wield!
It will be interesting to see whether or not BRUTAL NATURE can keep up with the weight of its own storytelling. It has the challenge of juggling an intense plot of genocide and colonization with very heavy character themes that demand a great deal of attention in order to be executed well. Still, issues 1 and 2 have done a good job of assuring us that Saracino, Olivetti, and the rest of the team are confident not only in their respective crafts but also in their ability to tell this story as well. Here's hoping it stays this great! Read Full Review
The series is still engaging but the lack of any real action scenes really hinders this second issue especially with the fact it's part of a miniseries and halfway of the story has been told. Still, the art is engaging and the series is shaping up to be one of the best Graphic Novels which will be produced this year once all the individual issues are collected. Read Full Review
Overall, Brutal Nature #2 is a gorgeous look at Native American mythology. It is a refreshing portrayal of Indian people and the art is lush and vibrant. The hero's journey motif transcends all cultures and walks of life and should entertain as well as educate those not familiar with native culture. And it is proof that there is an ample supply of stories from the Indigenous People of this continent that has yet to be told in pop culture. It's about time that they are finally told. Read Full Review
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