A party separated. Can they find each other? Can they find themselves? Can Kieron write solicits which sound intriguing without giving away the specifics of the story? The answers are "read to find out", "read to find out", and "you tell me", respectively.
This issue is setting up what is coming in future issues of the book. Kieron and his team are expanding these characters and building upon the world, and I cannot wait to see where were going from here. Read Full Review
DIE: Loaded #2 offers readers a visually striking meditation on art and the people who make it. It also strongly implies Stephanie Hans is an art goddess, and who am I to disagree? Read Full Review
Two issues in, and Gillen and Stephanie Hans have crafted two messy, yet endearing protagonists for this ominous journey in the world of RPGs. They also use the beautiful, yet dangerous world of art to explore how visual art can make life worth living, but also lead to sadness and despair, especially if you're a young, struggling art student. Die Loaded #2 taps into the primal emotions of rage and motherly love to keep the story grounded while expanding this world that seems easy to escape, but we know from experience that's not going to be the case. Read Full Review
When Die ended I was content and didn’t feel the need to go back. This approach has changed my mind.