MASSIVE step up from what felt like a directionless last issue. This maxi is really coming into it's own with the 3rd issue.

I liked this issue a decent amount, even if it doesn't really progress the plot forward. The entire issue is basically a dual flashback for Mister Terrific and Adam Strange both, and pencilled by Gerads and Shaner respectively. And it's really cool to see the duality of both the main players in the boook, how one has had success throughout most of his career, while the other barely gets any recognition despite his many accomplishments. It provides a lot of great character depth to both of these characters who I haven't really read before. The art is amazing, Gerads and Shaner knock it out of the park, and hopefully can continue hitting. The dialogue also flows very well, it reads like a noir book, even though no mystery has happened yet or has been brought up. And there's the main gripe for me so far, is that I'm not sure what the plot is supposed to be. I know it's about the murder in issue 1, but this issue doesn't forward that plot at all, so I'm not sure if it's supposed to be important. Then there's the issue with his daughter, who may or may not be alive. I trust King enough with maxi-series to be able to finish it out satisfyingly, but patience does wear thin for most people, and I can only take the parallel dialogue and thoughtful word bubbles for so long. Recommend, but contingent on if the next few issues can continue to hook me. more

Massive return to form for the series after a couple lack lustre arcs