There's still far more to love than dislike in this issue, but if the pace doesn't increase soon then minor flaws may grow to be major ones. Read Full Review

The end of the issue sets up the series well. Ahmed has crafted an interesting story with characters that have backstories and motivations that are worthy of exploring. The art by Rodriguez is well done with a retro feel that works with the time travel theme of the book. It will be interesting to see what chances are taken and stories are told now that the players are in place. Read Full Review

Two issues in and I'm ready to tap out but like previous volumes, I'm not sure this is for me. And that's ok to say. It's not bad, it's just not my cup of tea. Things are picking up a bit so I'll give it until the end of the first arc but so far, we've seen this creative team do better. Read Full Review

Unfortunately, the overarching plot is doing little to compel me, but the character work is strong enough to keep me onboard for now. Read Full Review

Issue two still suffers from some pacing problems and readers may feel like the plot is somewhat meandering, but the characters are still fun to read and, with the inclusion of Lil Wolvie and Valkyrie, shows that the comic is focused more on character interaction than deep storytelling. Hopefully, when all the members are more settled in the story will shine as much, but, as of right now, the comic is still fun to read and to look at. Read Full Review

You can't deny that EXILES #2 is a fun ride even if it does maintain a repetitive narrative throughout the chapter. Read Full Review

Exiles #2 introduces both Valkyrie and Wolvie to the team and both characters shine in their debuts. While the color art doesn't quite match the rest of the book, Exiles #2 still proves to be a lot of fun. Read Full Review

In six months' time, we'll look back on this issue as either the misstep where a great series nearly left the rails or the jump-the-shark moment that led to a quick (and rightful) cancellation. I have faith in the creators' talents. I see the potential of the premise. I like the plot so far. I'm pulling hard for the first option. Considering Exiles #2 on its own, though, I can't deny the disappointment delivered by its cardboard characterization. Read Full Review

This comic has no heart. It's all long, drawn-out exposition about a cast of characters that mean nothing to each other or to the reader. Read Full Review

The whole addition of the cartoon element was a letdown, in what would have otherwise been a vast improvement on the last issue, sorry to say. Read Full Review

I really want to like this title but I am having a bit of trouble connecting with the characters. There are some interesting points to them. The usual optimistic and ambitious Kamala is a cynical and stubborn and even notes the change in herself. The character of Valkyrie is loud and boisterous resemble Hercules in a way. It is a departure from the version we recently saw in the Thor movie. It is not a problem that the difference exist, but it is confusing since they try throughout solicitations and the book itself to hint that it is the same. This is especially so in the fact that the look down to the outfit is meant to be exactly the same. I get the impression that the book is still finding its momentum so I think it could get better. This is a bit of a rocky start and with so many titles available I worry that Marvel will not give it the chance to get off the ground. Hopefully it picks up speed with the next issue. more

The following part of the Exiles where Blink had a very to happy & too screamy Valkerie. Very far of the thor movie version (Even if she as the look) & from the original character. And then a dumb Wolvy baby... Damn I preferred Spider-Ham in Web-Warriors. The end was not really good easer with the watchers ... But at least that left us with a interesting cliffhanger.
And did Khan have no more power. The fact she use her gun so regulary (And her grumpy mood) make her more like Cable.
For now I only like Blink, all the other can die suffering.

Cover - Related sadly & not bad. 1.5/2
Writing - That wasn't really good. I'm already tired of the time eater ! 1/3
Arts - Arts is weird. That do the job, and trie some interesting point of vue ... But that wasn't great. And I didn't like the cartoony part at all. 2/3
Feeling - Not the return I expected. But I will support it the time that will be publish (Not for long if that keeps up like that). 0/2 more

The last two heroes slot into place and a new arc plot gets slapped on top of the existing one about the Time-Eater: There's also a cabal of Watchers gunning for the Unseen. While I think this new twist is mighty promising, it also serves to weaken the first two issues even more: The introduction of the Time-Eater now looks premature, and the "origin universe tour" seems like a horribly uneven first draft. Sure, Wolvie rescuing delicious pies from Li'l Magneto is a gem. But it follows the weakest Surtur fight ever committed to paper, and the stops in #1 weren't so hot, either.

So far this series seems inexcusably half-baked. Tremendous potential doesn't make up for uneven plotting, off-putting characterization, and problematic visual storytelling. more