Kate Marsden has miraculously survived, but just who-or what-is the creature that she saw? As Doctor Thompson and Kate work to discover the truth, they come face to face with an elusive serial killer... who's also the man that Kate has dedicated her life to destroying.
Kate Marsden grapples with local legend, an obsessed scientist, drug traffickers, a serial killer, and the limits of her exhausted body and damaged mind in Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives #2. Read Full Review
Dan, Ram, and Matthew have delivered another phenomenal issue that fully lives up to the legacy of the iconic monster. Universal Monsters Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! #2 accomplishes what every successful sequel does: build upon the original's foundations and take the material in interesting new directions. The issue serves on both accounts as a love letter for long-time fans and an introduction to new people. Dan, Ram, and Matthew show that you can never kill the Gill-Man since he will keep swimming and re-emerge from the depths. Read Full Review
Issue #2 is another strong entry building upon the lore of The Creature From the Black Lagoon. The pacing is just right the team is not shying away from showcasing the creature in any manner, even giving him some memorable moments as he rips apart those that cross him. Read Full Review
Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! #2 establishes one of the most thought provoking tales of the year, elevating its source material to a place that most would never dare to venture. Read Full Review
Roberts delivers beautifully detailed and compelling art throughout the issue. The visuals remind me of some of the best horror comics from when I was a kid and I look forward to seeing more with each page and panel. Read Full Review
It's already clear that the real monsters of this story are human, but what forms their monstrosity might take and who among them are monstrous remain open and intriguing questions. I, for one, can't wait to delve deeper into those dark waters for answers next month. Read Full Review
While this issue can feel a touch uneven, there's absolutely no denying that the book is onto a revitalized take for the Creature. Read Full Review
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LIVES! #2 presents a unique character study about a woman whose obsession with catching a killer bears destructive fruit. Roberts and Stewart's art is on point, and the script's pace has an engaging ebb and flow, but Watters and Ram V's script is conflicted over which plot is most important. Read Full Review
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