"STRANGER FROM ABOVE," Part Two
It's Earth vs. Aliens-with one teenage boy standing between them-in this tale of terror and high-stakes science fiction! From RODNEY BARNES, the star comics writer behind the Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA and the writer/executive producer of HBO's Winning Time, and up-and-coming Marvel artist ALEX LINS comes a new tale of love, triumph, disaster, and defeat!
Young Travon has ventured beyond the makeshift shelter of his high school's walls in a desperate search for food and rations for the surviving students-but no heroic act goes unpunished. Travon finds himself captured and at the mercy of more
Final ThoughtsThis issue builds on a familiar premise to enhance our understanding of Barnes vision. New ideas reveal how he takes simple plot devicesfrom movies like Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Invaders From Marsto craft a rich and sensitive story. A continuing plot thread following Trevons friends suggests the story will continue to grow and evolve. Oozing with warmth and ideas, Monarch #2 is a love letter to classic B-movie sci-fi. While proving a unique story, it remains grounded in caring for others and the realities of inner-city life. That, to me, seems a triumph indeed. Read Full Review
‘Monarch' #2 builds off the solid foundation building of the first issue in order to flesh out this new world even more, throwing in quite a bit of lore about our potential series foes but also the main character of it all. This is just such a great series that hits all the sci-fi beats but also has a heart and thought to it as it touches on topical and relevant issues regarding humanity. Read Full Review
Monarch #2 is not your standard alien invasion tale. I like the way it uses that as a way to look at Earth from a distance. It is sometimes hard to see things clearly when they are too close. But is one good person enough to change the world? Read Full Review
Monarch is taking readers on a surprise-filled ride that continues to be a blast traveling. Read Full Review
If you havent checked our issue 1 be sure to do so. Barnes and the creative team are putting a science fiction tale together that is truly refreshing! Read Full Review
'Monarch' is an exciting sci-fi series that is evolving with surprises and rich storytelling that represents comics at its best. In two issues, 'Monarch' has established itself as a transcendent piece of science fiction that bridges classic alien invasion tropes with modern insight and commentary. This is a must-buy. Read Full Review
The message of Earth being the cause of its destruction is not new, but that decision in the hands of a "child alien may be something new that keeps the reader locked in for the next issue. Read Full Review
There's still plenty of ground to cover regarding Travon, but this was a solid follow-up issue. Read Full Review
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