What makes the entire issue additionally compelling is the brilliantly detailed art by Juan Ferreyra. There are some breathtaking panels in this issue and they complement the pace of the story well. The last three pages build to a crescendo as the final reveal is expertly done. Read Full Review

Although this series does not have the Max label it feels like a spiritual successor to many of those series that deal with more complex themes and impactful violence. The violence here is by no means exploitative. Rather it is used well to further empathize the stakes of this new underground world Killmonger has fallen into. Taking a life is not without major consequences and Erik is coming to realize what it will take to complete his mission. Read Full Review

This issue made me do an about face on this series.  Byan Hill and Juan Ferreyra have made a believer out of me and I cant wait for the next issue. Read Full Review

Killmonger takes a back seat this issue to a supporting character whose motivations are all over the place, which is disappointing after the first issue's focused and character-driven set-up. There are some decent character moments, but ultimately nothing that moves Killmonger's character forward any. If you turn your brain off where the plot is concerned it's a decent read, but I highly doubt that's what Hill had in mind. Juan Ferreyra's art is the main draw here, although this issue's cliffhanger could definitely provide the shot in the arm next issue needs to get the story back on track. Read Full Review

This book showed a lot of promise but the amount of missed opportunities to set "Year One" Killmonger apart from other villainous backstories sent its stock sliding south faster than the Cowboys' playoff chances. It's not unsalvageable but anyone who has already invested in this book early won't see much intellectual return. Read Full Review

Erik's inaugural gig with the Chessmen is a gloriously gory bullet-ballet, but cozying up to the Kingpin proves to be a risky strategy. The art is still well-designed, detailed, and atmospheric. The script once again builds a tremendously effective machine out of familiar plot points. It's all cemented together with a singular talent for hard-hitting, laconic dialogue; this might be the best "tough guy" comic Marvel has done in ages.

I reviewed Killmonger #1 a few months back. I remember thinking it was a great start and then I fell off for whatever reason. What The hell was I thinking? This issue is amazing. 

The issue picks up after a time jump. Erik is firmly entrenched in the crew. The bulk of the issue covers our crew as they plan and execute a brutal hit for the Kingpin.
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The plan goes without a hitch but King (The Leader) wants Erik to have a plan beyond simply being angry. He tells Erik that anger can be great but it's hit and miss and can only take you so far.

The interactions between Erik and King are the best parts of the comic and come off as a kid talking to someone that has experience and simply knows better.
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The issue ends on a cliffhanger as the crew is given the task of going up against Bullseye. King decides that this is a suicide mission and wants no part of going up against such a skilled target. The situation blows up even further as Bullseye interrupts the meeting. 

The art direction of the issue is simply amazing. Juan and Eduardo bring it and it's hard to believe you're reading a Marvel book in 2019. I like the wet behind the ears look of Killmonger and the layout and color palette of of the issue in particular. There's a lot of energy to the book and it feels like a cinematic experience.

The club scenes and the quieter moments are just as poignant as the execution in the middle of the issue. The scene is actually shocking and further establishes Killmonger as a villain. 
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Erik is a Bad Guy. You can sympathize with him but it doesn't change who he is. Bryan has a great voice for this character and its really cool that he keeps the edge to the Killmonger when it would be really easy to make him a sympathetic anti-hero. 

Bringing Bullseye into the mix escalates the threat hear but contrasting a masked villain with the street level characters seemingly so entrenched in the real world seems silly. I wish that the issue used the version of Bullseye from the Bendis run that operated without the costume. 
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I'm not knocking it but it's the only part of the issue that doesn't quite fit.  

I have the entire series and will pick up the pace of reviewing the comics from here. The issue is great. I don't read much Marvel and even with that caveat, this issue is worth your attention.  more

Better than the last issue, but still not great. The characters are still pretty one-note, including Killmonger. The cliffhanger shows promise though.