Venom: Lethal Protector #2 has settled as a story. The classic spin of the dialogue is not as abrasive as it was in the first issue, and the plot has got a real drive to it now. Venom's return to full confidence is enjoyable, and there are some magnificent fight scenes filled with humor. The villains the Brock faces are query but their sub-plots have been interesting to learn. The art is also stunning and tells the story with small details. As it explores this flashback tale, it is so fascinating to see the budding relationship between two that are now so entwined. Read Full Review

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. I still like the art and I still don't like the dated, expository prose.

But language aside, I really admire this script. It's well-structured and very dense (one of the advantages of all that exposition). Characterization is a lot more consistent this time around, and there are even some nice themes stretching through multiple scenes.