The quality is a pretty big drop down from the first issue because the opening scene does not work. It is clear that the main characters are in Japan because Cal figured out that's where the next seal is, and that Magik only agrees to go the concert because it became suspicious when she heard about the disappearances connected with it, but the whole process of learning about the concert and transitioning to it could have and should have been handled much better than it was. As it is, it's rushed and the entire character of Haruhi is confusing.

Thankfully, once they arrive at the concert things improve immensely. The art is just as good as issue 1, and the action is riveting and more emotional than the action scene of the previous issue.

I hope the problems with the beginning of issue 2 are a one-off and future issues do a better job of setting up their conflicts, because it's a waste to have what could easily be a 9 out of 10 issue become a 7.5 out of 10 issue just because of some rushed and poor exposition at the start. more

There are several subtle artistic choices, one of which I didn't even notice in the first read through (an imprint of a face barely visible in a dark panel) that display the craftsmanship laying a strong foundation here. This may be similar to other superhero comics we've seen in some ways (especially X-Men and Genosha for this first issue) but it's different in other nuanced ways indicative of professionals well versed in their trade. The characters already feel authentic, let's see where plot takes us. more

This is the most painfully predictable run on Daredevil I've ever read; can he just hurry up and think a bible verse to himself for the rest of the sins now so we can skip the dog and pony show?

Revealing the Sin of Wrath to be the Sin of Lust [for violence] isn't a plot twist.

He also keeps calling them devils, even though these concepts are typically referred to as demons, which indicates a lack of research in the story subject matter. more

Batman's origin has been written to death and yet Mark Russell has still come to the table with an interesting new take; one where Bruce is not present for his parents' murder and responds differently to the trauma of their deaths. Here, he is a rich kid pushing his boundaries as Alfred has raised him with a watchful eye, ensuring Bruce does not gain a criminal record which will disqualify him from inheriting the Wayne enterprise. Unfortunately, this does teach our teenaged Bruce not to expect consequences for his actions, which is an appropriate setup for a future vigilante.

It's also interesting to see how Thomas Wayne envision Gotham as an unrealistic, futuristic wonderland, much like something an Elon Musk or a Saudi prince would pitch to entice credulous investors. It hints to a flawed individual, which every good character should be. more

This felt so forced and uncreative. If we really are expected to humor all the other sins in the list for an issue each, with each one ending in Matt exercising them with a lame-ass prayer, I'm not going to make it to the end.

Heh heh, Destro is basically Elon Musk if Musk was using Space X as a front to manufacture arms... Hmm, are we sure he isn't?

Ooof, that went downhill fast. There is a lack of clarity about how the evil kittens work and who certain supporting characters are but, worse still, there are instances where the dialogue is clearly out of order; lines appear a couple panels later than they should have in one instance. It makes it that much more challenging to follow a story that really doesn't seem particularly complicated. I dunno if the editor went on vacation or what, but my expectations for the series just tanked and I just hope that they bounce back with the third issue. more

I'm missing Mirka Andolfo's superb artwork, but this issue still stands without it. This seems to be playing with the trope of metal being satanic, but there is a lot left to be revealed yet. Plus the main character looks like Ashnikko

Al Ewing spends most of this issue resetting most of Asgard's continuity from the last couple of years back to the status quo. I'm not totally against this, but it could have been done much more gracefully as part of a story arc rather than Loki fixing everything with a convenient magic staff and deciding they don't want to do what the previous writer told them anymore. I found the captions and expository dialog difficult to work through at times as well. With introductions out of the way, the series will either take off against this new threat, or continue in this in this storytelling style, which is not for me, but I'm glad others are enjoying it. more

It's kind of like a witchy version of Joe The Barbarian. It's rare for a story from first-time writers to feel this naturally paced and emotional. If this quality continues, I'll be thrilled that I got in on the ground floor.

I love this concept and I love the approach that Sean Murphy is taking with it. Pretty much anything by him is an automatic buy from me these days, and here we have him at the helm of a meta concept book that looks likely to break through the glut of other meta stories on the shelves and stand on its own.

Matt's F***** once again.

I loved the first story, it was hilarious watching the main character accept their destiny as a serial killer that kills to feed an adoring murder of crows. The second story was good too, but less funny and less concise.

I'm loving Echo in a co-leading role, perhaps she could have her own short solo series after this?

The latest villains seem to be randos in gargoyle masks, but I'm assuming more will be revealed in the coming issues.

The concept is fun. Check it out of you're a fan of John Layman's writing.

This is stretching my credulity when it suggests these giant spiders have been roaming around for decades yet only the homeless have noticed... But let's see where they're going with this.

We got a tragic backstory involving a rigged soup contest and some creepy monster action. So, not bad.

I dunno, not much happens in this issue.

So... people in real life glitch-out at a brief look at a screenshot of the undernet?

A great action scene overall, but I'd prefer less of a TTRPG feel where the characters are carried over to the infirmary from the edge of death and are totally fine. At least make that clearly a result of healing magic.

Oh wow, Sunstar is a total asshole. Now I'm rooting for Cranius to destroy this world.

Awe crap, it's the reboot version of POTA... and a total snoozefest.

Liam Sharp has a wonderful painterly style. The plot is fairly simple and forgettable.

The main plot is interesting, but I have no interest in the many little minor plots scattered throughout, seemingly to hit an arbitrary page count or to promote other Marvel titles. There doesn't seem to be any reason to check in on Daredevil or on Luke Cage's mayorship, so why dedicate pages to it?

Not a bad ending, but I don't see much reason for Black Lotus to return, as the last page promises.

Action-packed issue.

Holy shit, those last ages make my skin crawl!

So delightfully devious.