They call it a "Bubbleverse." Not quite an alternate reality but a pocket universe-like a soap bubble forming on top of another soap bubble-that mirrors our own. People from our world are trapped inside, and FBP field-agents Adam and Jay volunteer for a daring rescue mission before a devastating collapse. But things are not what they seem: There's a traitor in the Federal Bureau of Physics, and things are falling apart...
Slow down and buy the reader a drink first, huh? Oliver is a skilled storyteller, but too eager to move on to the juicy stuff without letting you get properly acquainted with his world. That kind of rushing does not lend itself to long-term affection, no matter how wild and entertaining a ride it is. Read Full Review
"FBP: Federal Bureau of Physics" #2 is a ridiculously fun comic, and now that it has its new title I hope it's able to build and grow an audience. Vertigo is in the process of launching a lot of new series, and if this is any sign, readers are in for a fun ride in the months to come. Read Full Review
Writer Simon Oliver and artist Robbi Rodriguez deliver an excitingly frenetic second issue with well written characters and mind-blowing ideas. As long as the book doesn't become weighed down by its own concepts and remains fun, then we could be in for a long, enjoyable ride. Read Full Review
This book is right on track, but the characters need some more depth to maintain interest. Read Full Review
FBP: Federal Bureau of Physics #2 suffers from some slow pacing, vague-to-the-point-of-aggravating dialogue and inconsistent art, but does show a glimmer of hope for issue #3. Those who enjoy paranormal investigation agencies may want to give this a shot, if only to see if the seeds planted in issue #2 pay off down the road. Read Full Review
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