The brutal conflict between the Franchettis and the Russians escalates into a full-on gang war, as Jackie Estacado struggles to make sense of his inheritance—the chaotic power known as the Darkness! But Kalashnikov-toting gangsters are the least of Jackie's worries. The Angelus has set her sights on him, and her warriors will stop at nothing to destroy the Darkness once and for all...
Overall, the series seems to be suffering from too much story in too short, a span of time. The modulation between action and drama isn't quite as powerful as it could be. Things seem to take a while to switch gears from one dynamic to the other. Overall, it's a fun issue. However, I lacked the kind of deft articulation that could make it truly shine. Read Full Review
THE DARKNESS #2 earns space on your pull list if you're committed to following Jackie's story, but it's not a must-read issue for new readers. Silvestri proves he understands how to balance intimate character development with world-building complexity, and Gay's art handles emotional nuance with skill. However, the issue gets bogged down in tactical exposition and action sequences that prioritize spectacle over clarity. It's the kind of issue that works better as part of a collected run than as a standalone experience, making it a worthwhile purchase for those already invested but a reasonable pass for readers with selective budgets. Read Full Review
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