Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Artist: Ryan Bodenheim
The Solicitation
"NEVER GET CAUGHT"
We learn the secret past of the Steadfast Security's chief operator as clues begin to appear regarding the mysterious KODIAC protocols. Someone gets out of jail, someone gets divorced, someone comes home dead.
Check out the next chapter of the most thrilling new series of the year, SECRET #2: NEVER GET CAUGHT!
Preview
Why I Bought It
The first issue was pretty cool, and this Hickman cat is growing on me. And strangely enough, I enjoyed the simple coloring that was used.
What I Liked
This story is still finding its ground, but unlike some other mystery comics, I feel like this one has a plan of direction. I still find myself wondering who everyone is and what exactly it is they do and that is intriguing to me. I remember in the review for issue #1 I mentioned that this is how Thief of Thieves should be. I still stand by that comment.
After the reveal at the end of this issue, I went back to see if the artist kept pace with what happened at the end. There are a couple of close calls but I think the art kept up with the story in this case. It is nice to see that attention paid to the tiny details.
What I Didn't Like
Between the art and the words, there really isn't much that disappointed me. I struggle to find something to put in this area and there isn't much I can think of. When I have to flip back through the book to try and look for something, you know that a job was done well on a comic.
Panel to Remember
In the first few pages, where the man who I presume is the mentor/father of the two boys, decides to teach them a lesson. Right after the boy's finger is cut off by the man, which is an awesome panel itself, you get him turning to leave the room. It is a nice piece where the art is telling the story. The man is leaving the room having accomplished what he meant to do. He wasn't going to stay behind to deal with the fallout of what just happened. I liked that moment.
Grades
Words: 8/10
Pictures: 9/10
Recommend: I would, but since this is only the second issue I would recommend picking up the first one.
Buy Next Issue: I'm going strong with this one for a couple more. This is some good stuff.
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