The Winter Guard team must split up in hopes of catching up to Red Guardian and the White Widow, who seem to always be one step ahead of them. It's a race across Russia as the team must venture to Red Guardian's hometown in hopes of discovering the secrets of project SNOWBLIND. But with Crimson Dynamo in critical condition, can the Guard keep it together to uncover the truth in time?
Rated T+
Winter Guard #2 is an awesome continuation. The characters involved and the action may initially make it seem like this is a heavy metal comic book, with non-stop violence. There are many moments where that is the case. But that is not entirely the case. There is a very interesting mystery thread that runs through the backbone of the comic, and the actions of the White Widow seek to destabilise the team. The characters are fantastically written by Cary, each having an identity and voice. What started as an adversary to the Avengers in Jason Aaron's run has now become a group full of depth, heart, and tension. Read Full Review
Winter Guard #2 is a fun spy story that's really about the eclectic and strange Russian superhero team. Cady and Bazaldua are doing such a great job fleshing out these characters you'll put this book down and only want more. Knowing this is a shorter four-issue series is a bit of a bummer when all you want is more Winter Guard in your life! Read Full Review
I would recommend this one if you are interested in a new story about the Winter Guard or heard about them in the recent movie. Read Full Review
Winter Guard #2 continues to sow the seeds of mystery and intrigue in a great way. Read Full Review
If you've been dying for a look behind the iron curtain, this is a solid book that gets a number of things right. However, the issue falls short of greatness, but many have said that about the erstwhile Soviet regime, so perhaps it's on-brand. Read Full Review
So, Winter Guard #2 looks great, it reads smooth, and it has some intriguing insights to offer for several of its characters. Though the plot is taking its sweet time to unfold, this is hardly a boring interlude. Unless you are totally disinterested in the characters, this issue does plenty to hold your attention and get you invested in what happens next. Read Full Review
I just love spy action and how characters are ready to question themselves on their next move. Amid all of the redirects, some characters have to wonder who actually benefits from all of their actions. Ursa certainly feels like he's doing his fair share of questioning; and Darkstar of all people just wants to be a hero. But how can she do that when it seems their superiors aren't clear with them. And that ending is just so out there, I couldn't help but enjoy myself.
Red Guardian and the White Widow score 2 more drives. Along the way, we get some nice character interactions within the Winter Guard. The big-picture espionage plot rolls along, neither fascinating nor off-putting. When I fall in love with a comics story, it usually happens all at once. This series might be winning me over in increments, though. The premise doesn't thrill me, but the way the creators are smoothly developing it without putting a foot wrong is impressive.
This issue was a little rough. All over the place, and not very well structured.
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