"YOUNGBLOOD REBORN," Part Two
The 'Blood is back, baby! But for how long? Shaft arrives in Baltimore with a warning for the team of rookie heroes calling themselves "Youngblood," but will it fall on deaf ears? Meanwhile, President Die Hard meets with the architects of the popular Help! app and struggles with just how far he's willing to go to protect the country. All this, plus Badrock keeping secrets? Seriously, Badrock...already? What the hell, dude, it's only the second issue?
Good take on a remake. It brings the idea to the characters. Read Full Review
While light on character work this series feels fresh and fun. Read Full Review
"Youngblood" is moving in a great direction, one that should intrigue old fans and equally entice newer fans. Read Full Review
When Youngblood #1 debuted last month, it was hailed as a breath of fresh air that successfully updated this original Image launch title for modern tastes. Unfortunately, the second issue takes all the fresh and interesting elements of that first issue and tosses them aside in favor of a bland, by-the-numbers superhero comic. Read Full Review
Youngblood #2 picks up where issue #1 left off, which uncreative characters, a clich story and inconsistent art. There is some hope that the series will pick up in quality, but as of this issue the spark is simply not there. Read Full Review
In all honesty, if some major changes and improvements are not made I do not see this new addition to Youngblood lasting longer than the first arc. I am unsure if it a byproduct of improper crafting or simply the ingredients have long passed their expiration date so no one would be able to make this book work. Read Full Review