Life in the fast lane! Speed enters the Sword Mountain qualifier with one goal—win a million dollars to save Pops’ life. But racing at the pro level means taking on corporate-backed legends, deadly rivals like Snake Oiler, and the shadowy legacy of the CAT Team—the same crew that cost Rex Racer his life. When slick tricks send Speed spinning, he must decide: play it safe or drive like the street racer he truly is. One wild comeback later, he’s got a shot at the championship… and a target on his back.
Issue two builds really kicks the Speed Racer story into full gear. David Pepose really hits his stride with character development and making the reader care about our main characters. There may be no better character writer in all of comics than Pepose. On top of the character development, we also get a great story arc that will play out. Mix in some insane racecar action, and you have a perfect storm of a story. Read Full Review
Speed Racer #2 is a fantastic follow-up that balances heart-pounding action with a genuine, emotional core. The team behind this comic has a real passion for the source material, and it shows in every panel. It's cool, it's motivational, and it reminds us that to reach your dreams, sometimes you just have to put the pedal to the metal. Read Full Review
Tinto delivers stylish, intense and beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. I love the visuals and how they generate a sense of movement, speed and momentum. Read Full Review
SPEED RACER #2 is a perfect example of a series with clear stakes, a compelling plot, and fantastic art. It's a high-octane issue that proves this new take on the classic story is more than a simple nostalgia trip. Mad Cave has a certified hit on their hands, and it's built for speed. Read Full Review
Speed Racer #2 succeeds in a very a different way than Speed Racer #1 did. Here its the race, specifically Tintos depiction of it that takes center stage. The surrounding world building is intriguing, but it doesnt quite live up to the strong character development of the first issue. But the net result is still a strong comic, one that effectively builds on the first issue while remaining approachable for new readers. Read Full Review
A solid issue. It's fun, faithful and the art makes it all work.
Speed Racer continues to impress with issue two, the art by Davide Tinto is fine but when mixed with the writing of David Pepose that’s when the magic happens. I’ll be honest … the story isn’t super deep or world changing … but it is FAST. Pepose has tapped into something few writers do … he has captured speed and along with Tinto’s art he has brought it to the comic book page! As with the last issue - the racing scenes are invigorating - the last time I read something that captured speed like this was the pod racing sequence in Timothy Truman’s Dark Horse - Star Wars “Emissaries to Malastare” run (issues 13 to 18). I’m not a Speed Racer fan (haven’t seen an episode since I was 8) so I’m sure I’m missing referen more
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