Yes, this issue most definitely is filler. And now think - it's merely #2, and it already is exactly that. What a Tom King thing to do, isn't it?
I gave the series a blank credit of trust when the debut issue came out - it did not make me interested, but nonetheless I refused to criticize it due to my lack of knowledge regarding the titular character and his lore. With this comic, in comparison, I ask myself is there even any lore to expect in the series? Feel free to bash me for being so harsh, but try not to be when half of the book shows Mr. Terrific answering random trivia questions to show how smart he supposedly is and then he concludes Adam Strange's lying about somthing.
I'm sorry, but I can't give this issue a poitive score. It felt like an utter waste of time and even great art can't save it. It neither progresses the story any further nor offers insight in the main characters' psyche, show what motivates them, really. And even if you liked the series so far, and/o a fan of King's work, I think you'll agree with me on how empty this issue is. more
By: Tom King, Mitch Gerads
Released: Jun 17, 2020
What is the truth about Adam Strange? When an activist who publicly accused him of war crimes ends up dead, the public begins to doubt Strange’s stories about his adventures on the planet Rann-and he’s even starting to doubt himself. It’s going to take a special investigator to get the truth, and he’s going to have to tear apart Adam Strang...