Midlife #2 (Or How to Hero at Fifty)

Writer: Brian Buccellato Artist: Stefano Simeone Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: November 8, 2023 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 5 User Reviews: 2
7.6Critic Rating
8.2User Rating

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The story of the world's oldest new superhero continues! A confused but empowered Ruben navigates the discovery of his special ability and must choose who to confide in and how to express himself in a meaningful way. But at the age of fifty, is it too late to seize this new gift as an opportunity to become a hero...and reclaim his self-worth?
And more importantly, can he even integrate this monumental responsibility into his everyday life without hurting-or worse, pissing off-his family?

  • 9.0
    Big Comic Page - Craig Neilson-Adams Oct 11, 2023

    This is a character-driven, slow-burning masterpiece, no pun intended. Buccellato, Simeone and Otsmane-Elhaou deliver a story of everyday heroism that promises to become truly extraordinary before all's said and done. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Nov 8, 2023

    "You never slow down, you never grow old keeps the latest chapter of Ruben Kwan's life evolving with a can't miss issue. Buccellato's depiction of the heroic chapter of Ruben's life is an easy win for fans looking to re-ignite their love of superheroes. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Multiversity Comics - Alexander Manzo Nov 13, 2023

    Buccellato and Simeone are delivering on the heart of this story and ironing out the details of how a person can jump into being a superpowered hero. Read Full Review

  • 6.7
    Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson Nov 10, 2023

    Captain Kwan's discovery of his powers is interesting, and the story balances "grounded" with "superhero" pretty well, though I'm not the biggest fan of the art. Still a pretty good comic. Read Full Review

  • 5.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Nov 8, 2023

    It's possible the series could turn things around, but these first two issues fail to hit the mark. Read Full Review

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