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Isom
Isom #2
After receiving a concerning call from his sister, Avery Silman visits his old friend, Darren Fontaino. Avery, in pursuit of a missing girl, challenges Darren's knowledge of her whereabouts. The meeting turns violent. Being one of the most feared men in the City, Darren believes this bold action cannot go unchecked. Not only is Avery under threat...so is his family.
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115 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2023
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Eric July
4 books62 followersEric July is an American musician, YouTuber, comic book writer, and libertarian political commentator. He is the lead vocalist for the rap-metal band BackWordz, lead writer of the comic book series Isom, and a contributor for the Blaze TV network.
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September 2, 2023
There are several stories weaving together in this book. All of them seem to be centered around Isom, a man struggling with his failures as a super hero. But now he's taking up the mantle again to try and save friends and family. There's also Darren, a thug that cares more about his reputation than is wise, and creatures from a hellish landscape that can burst into flame.
The artwork is beautiful in this series. I especially loved the blood witch, and the depictions of her magic. The hellions with their glowing eyes, and inhuman figures, were also interesting.
There does seem to be a thread weaving through the books that aren't quite necessary to Isom's story. It may be that they come together in the end, and there's a reason behind them. It also might just be advertising for the other series of comics set in the same world. With only two comics out so far it's hard to say. There is also the question of Isom who, in a world filled with super powered people, seems to be a little different than even them. Why?
I am looking forward to reading the third in this series which is supposed to be the last in this mini series.
The artwork is beautiful in this series. I especially loved the blood witch, and the depictions of her magic. The hellions with their glowing eyes, and inhuman figures, were also interesting.
There does seem to be a thread weaving through the books that aren't quite necessary to Isom's story. It may be that they come together in the end, and there's a reason behind them. It also might just be advertising for the other series of comics set in the same world. With only two comics out so far it's hard to say. There is also the question of Isom who, in a world filled with super powered people, seems to be a little different than even them. Why?
I am looking forward to reading the third in this series which is supposed to be the last in this mini series.
September 3, 2023
I’m going to give Isom #2 a 5 star rating. I don’t think it was perfect, but that’s not what the rating is all about. I had a lot of fun with this one. It went a bit deeper into who is Avery Silman and why he was and has decided to return back to the hero name of Isom.
We get introduced to some new characters all of who have great potential and the world starts opening up a bit more… I’m excited to see what Eric July does with part 3 of the Ill-Advised arc and where he’s able to take these characters!
We get introduced to some new characters all of who have great potential and the world starts opening up a bit more… I’m excited to see what Eric July does with part 3 of the Ill-Advised arc and where he’s able to take these characters!
September 10, 2023
Excellent story!
September 21, 2023
This was a fantastic sequel and I will absolutely be picking up the final issue along with the next series in the rippa verse alphcore which will be written by the legendary Chuck Dixon.
October 3, 2023
As with the first volume. It's not groundbreaking, but it really holds it's own as a professionally produced and independent comic book. It's far better than much of the industry at the moment and hearkens back to a better time. Isom #2 picks up steam in it's latter half and the adventure with Sydnee Bloodruth is fun to read and interesting to see their abilities play out. Goodyng's investigation company is a fun idea and it was cool to see Isom work with him as well.
Like I said, it's still nothing mind blowing. But it's doing the trenchwork and plowing the way for this universe and I'm genuinely excited for Alphacore with Chuck Dixon and Joe Bennett as well as Yaira joining the list of titles offered by the Rippaverse.
Like I said, it's still nothing mind blowing. But it's doing the trenchwork and plowing the way for this universe and I'm genuinely excited for Alphacore with Chuck Dixon and Joe Bennett as well as Yaira joining the list of titles offered by the Rippaverse.
June 10, 2024
Story from Isom #1 continues flawlessly...Another fantastic mini-graphic novel from the RippaVerse! Introduces even more characters that I can't wait to learn about and discover. Super excited to get into this universe on the ground level. Good things to come!
January 28, 2024
3.75 Stars
Isom #2 introduces another group of intriguing characters, from Goodyng to Syndee Bloodruth.
This continues the 3 part story arc this company has started their journey with, introducing us to the concept that, while this are no multiverses, there are other dimensional realms where all sorts of magical and demonic forces reside.
We get to see Avery really show off his fighting, and get a tantalizing glimpse at some enhanced abilities he might have. While he continues to be the most down to earth character still, and his driving plot is a simple one, it is the introduction of new characters and the story world that continues to grow that is the most enjoyable part of these 2 books so far.
I'm curious to see how this initial story arc will wrap in when ISOM # 3 comes out. But I'm already intrigued enough to check out the other characters who are being introduced as they all look to open up much larger story dimensions.
Overall, a improved 2nd step into this new comic book story world.
Isom #2 introduces another group of intriguing characters, from Goodyng to Syndee Bloodruth.
This continues the 3 part story arc this company has started their journey with, introducing us to the concept that, while this are no multiverses, there are other dimensional realms where all sorts of magical and demonic forces reside.
We get to see Avery really show off his fighting, and get a tantalizing glimpse at some enhanced abilities he might have. While he continues to be the most down to earth character still, and his driving plot is a simple one, it is the introduction of new characters and the story world that continues to grow that is the most enjoyable part of these 2 books so far.
I'm curious to see how this initial story arc will wrap in when ISOM # 3 comes out. But I'm already intrigued enough to check out the other characters who are being introduced as they all look to open up much larger story dimensions.
Overall, a improved 2nd step into this new comic book story world.
October 11, 2024
A good second issue following the Isom character. It wasn't a perfect issue and had some issues; however, I had fun reading the story. One of the problems for me was the lack of emphasis and context regarding Isom quitting being a hero. There's a lot of material there, but the writing rushed past what should have been a pivotal point in the lore. Diving into the mentality of the character would have given the character the depth it needs in its (hopefully) long run. The introduction of Bloodruth and the dimensions should have been relegated to a separate volume, not saying it wasn't fun but didn't seem to match the beginning of the book which focused on Isom's role as a hero (maybe if Chadran was a hellspawn to connect the two arcs?). July's writing is engaging and has a lot of potential for where the writing can evolve into. Recommend the series. Grade: B
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September 12, 2024Definite improvement from his first book.
We see the introduction of two new characters. Goodyng has a lot of promise and being the the most unique character in the Rippaverse. Let's be honest its almost impossible to create something that is thoroughly brand new in concept. Bloodruth is also a decent addition. Im not overly critical on either of the books so far as they are clearly laying ground work for the universe. As the world expanded beyond Florespark, Texas we are learning that the country and the world are in a very much different state than our own.
Did Texas secede from the union? Was there a post-apocalyptic event that has destroyed the US? I dont know. But there is clearly some massive shifts is this world that are being teased our way.
We have two main story lines. The concern for the friend who is working for the bad guy and who are these creatures infringing on the farm. Each book focused on each story line. Each book has not resolved either. Book 3 has a lot of work to do to wrap up each story line.
The art is amazing! I love the style we are seeing. Colors are great. No complaints. There is so much going on behind the scenes as we are teased with little scenes of other powered up humans, beasts and even so covert op types. Many characters with their own agendas. Some might get frustrated with these random scenes as they dont seem to fit. Eric is just teasing how big the rippaverse is and his plans are clearly big. As the lore is established I am curious where the story goes. Eric has me interested enough to keep going and I will gladly do so. I've got three other books to read in the rippaverse and those are all staring different characters with different writers. On to Alphacore.
We see the introduction of two new characters. Goodyng has a lot of promise and being the the most unique character in the Rippaverse. Let's be honest its almost impossible to create something that is thoroughly brand new in concept. Bloodruth is also a decent addition. Im not overly critical on either of the books so far as they are clearly laying ground work for the universe. As the world expanded beyond Florespark, Texas we are learning that the country and the world are in a very much different state than our own.
Did Texas secede from the union? Was there a post-apocalyptic event that has destroyed the US? I dont know. But there is clearly some massive shifts is this world that are being teased our way.
We have two main story lines. The concern for the friend who is working for the bad guy and who are these creatures infringing on the farm. Each book focused on each story line. Each book has not resolved either. Book 3 has a lot of work to do to wrap up each story line.
The art is amazing! I love the style we are seeing. Colors are great. No complaints. There is so much going on behind the scenes as we are teased with little scenes of other powered up humans, beasts and even so covert op types. Many characters with their own agendas. Some might get frustrated with these random scenes as they dont seem to fit. Eric is just teasing how big the rippaverse is and his plans are clearly big. As the lore is established I am curious where the story goes. Eric has me interested enough to keep going and I will gladly do so. I've got three other books to read in the rippaverse and those are all staring different characters with different writers. On to Alphacore.
June 2, 2024
This is unacceptable.
Eric did not learn from ISOM 1 and continued to make the same mistakes, while also introducing new ones. He interrupted the main storyline with another arc involving Goodying and Bloodruth. I am not interested in these characters. Finish the arc that was started in issue 1!
Eric has a habit of introducing new characters and expecting readers to be interested in buying their books when they are released, but I am only left feeling annoyed. I wasted my time, money, energy, and shipping on someone who fails to see what's wrong with his books, doesn't want to improve, and falls short in every aspect of creating a book. This book serves as an example of what not to do in the world of comic writing and art. Material to show upcoming creators how bad a comic can be.
I will not be purchasing Yaira #1 or any future Rippaverse comics. I might consider borrowing a friend's copy, but I am done supporting this creator. He lacks the skills to write, build a comic book universe, or run a comic book company. All he seems to do is talk nonsense and sell low-quality products while pretending they can compete with Marvel and DC. Eric, you will never surpass Marvel and DC. It's not because they are multimillion-dollar companies but because you are selling subpar content to a declining audience in graphic novel form. You also disregard comic book shops by neglecting floppies and the few customers you have left due to your ego.
Eric did not learn from ISOM 1 and continued to make the same mistakes, while also introducing new ones. He interrupted the main storyline with another arc involving Goodying and Bloodruth. I am not interested in these characters. Finish the arc that was started in issue 1!
Eric has a habit of introducing new characters and expecting readers to be interested in buying their books when they are released, but I am only left feeling annoyed. I wasted my time, money, energy, and shipping on someone who fails to see what's wrong with his books, doesn't want to improve, and falls short in every aspect of creating a book. This book serves as an example of what not to do in the world of comic writing and art. Material to show upcoming creators how bad a comic can be.
I will not be purchasing Yaira #1 or any future Rippaverse comics. I might consider borrowing a friend's copy, but I am done supporting this creator. He lacks the skills to write, build a comic book universe, or run a comic book company. All he seems to do is talk nonsense and sell low-quality products while pretending they can compete with Marvel and DC. Eric, you will never surpass Marvel and DC. It's not because they are multimillion-dollar companies but because you are selling subpar content to a declining audience in graphic novel form. You also disregard comic book shops by neglecting floppies and the few customers you have left due to your ego.
August 7, 2024
As a comic book, I enjoyed this one quite a bit. The action is good, illustrations remain good-looking, and the story is intriguing.
But as the second book in a three-part series (which the author has indicated it is), it's more confusing than anything.
It develops the characters from the previous book and introduces interesting new ones, but the plot makes no meaningful progress whatsoever. This whole story was a sidequest, in video game terms. So I enjoyed reading this book, but I was left wondering when the protagonist would actually do anything related to the previous book's antagonist. The villain here poses a clear threat to the protagonist and his family, and this book only makes that obvious fact more apparent. But Isom is on what feels like an unrelated adventure.
In some ways, this book is great, because it finally gives some backstory to explain why Isom is in the position he was in at the beginning of the last book. But in other ways, it frustrated me, because I feel as if the book was mostly interested in introducing characters and side stories for spinoff books to pursue. It's a problem the previous book didn't deal with, because the characters introduced there took up only a small amount of page time.
A little more focus, and I would have happily given this book five stars. As things stand, it almost feels like the protagonist is unintentionally running away from the plot. That's a serious writing problem.
But as the second book in a three-part series (which the author has indicated it is), it's more confusing than anything.
It develops the characters from the previous book and introduces interesting new ones, but the plot makes no meaningful progress whatsoever. This whole story was a sidequest, in video game terms. So I enjoyed reading this book, but I was left wondering when the protagonist would actually do anything related to the previous book's antagonist. The villain here poses a clear threat to the protagonist and his family, and this book only makes that obvious fact more apparent. But Isom is on what feels like an unrelated adventure.
In some ways, this book is great, because it finally gives some backstory to explain why Isom is in the position he was in at the beginning of the last book. But in other ways, it frustrated me, because I feel as if the book was mostly interested in introducing characters and side stories for spinoff books to pursue. It's a problem the previous book didn't deal with, because the characters introduced there took up only a small amount of page time.
A little more focus, and I would have happily given this book five stars. As things stand, it almost feels like the protagonist is unintentionally running away from the plot. That's a serious writing problem.
May 4, 2025
Again I enjoyed it. If anything I enjoyed it better than the first one, and It wasn't even a quarter as bad as certain people like to say it is. The plot was easy to understand, it clearly showed the characters motivation and it even made him likable in certain ways as well. Definitely had a lot more action than fighting than the last one, and introduced more characters that I'm excited to learn about. It has SOME errors in it like the first one, but you don't really notice them unless you actively look for them and it didn't really stop me from enjoying it anyway. Again I don't know what people's problem is with it, I see nothing wrong with it at all and I was even able to enjoy it too, if anything people are either lying or they just have bad taste.... plenty of other books out there that are A LOT more boring and worth the hate over than this....A LOT more. The fact that people want to review bomb his books just because they don't like him for whatever reason is just Petty and childish....it's not like people can't see it at this point anyway.
February 9, 2025
After reading Isom #1 the other day it was time to check out the sequel book.
This book by far is much more entertaining than the first. A ton more action. The character Isom becomes much more likable.
Although, I was hoping to stick within the Jasmine story line and dealing with the baddies from the first book I understand.
Eric July is setting up his Rippaverse. We get to meet some new characters and continue developing the world.
I do love me some other worldly beings and paranormal as well.
Looking forward to Isom #3 in the future z
This book by far is much more entertaining than the first. A ton more action. The character Isom becomes much more likable.
Although, I was hoping to stick within the Jasmine story line and dealing with the baddies from the first book I understand.
Eric July is setting up his Rippaverse. We get to meet some new characters and continue developing the world.
I do love me some other worldly beings and paranormal as well.
Looking forward to Isom #3 in the future z
February 23, 2025
Wow....I thought the first book was good but this is even better. Again WHY are people trying to say this book is terrible? At this point I'm convinced it's just spite nothing more. Even more new characters to look forward to, and news stories that I'd like to learn about in the near future. The Man has talent I'll give him that.
December 15, 2025
4 stars cause I like everything Rippaverse is doing but this is 3 stars at best. Writing is a mess, dialogue uniwieldy, Isom barely becoming an interesting character, side characters more intriguing, proof reading errors aplenty make me anxious… book needs an editor. Will still finish Isom 3 and keep supporting other Rippa titles which are stronger.
January 18, 2024
A vast improvement over the first volume. The world is expanded upon. Isom actually suits up and fights things. New and interesting ideas are added into the world it all takes place in. I'm looking forward to the next one.
April 15, 2024
Appreciable improvement from the first volume. I am very interested in the world July is building. What is the War of Separation? What is the real Hell? While the dialogue still leaves much to be desired, the story is developing magnificently. 1st time read. 3/5.
October 25, 2024
I liked the Isom#1, but Isom 2 is such an amazing story. It’s got lots of unexpected plot twists and plenty of fantasy feels. Bloodruth the Blood bending witch is such a cool character. I can’t wait for Isom3!
December 29, 2024
I liked Isom #2 even better than the first; I feel like I'm getting more into this world and it was neat seeing some new faces. I especially liked the introduction of Lincoln Eusebio and Bloodruth. A lot happens and we cover a lot of ground here, and I'm looking forward to more installments!
November 11, 2023
Not bad and we got to meet some new chapters
Story - 4
Art- 5
Story - 4
Art- 5
December 27, 2023
Isom has strong foundation for something special. I really enjoyed seeing isom deal with demons from his past and confronted present problems.
January 5, 2024
Not reading comic books much since childhood, there's little basis for review. I enjoyed it! The pictures were fun too. On a tired evening, it was the welcome counterpart to a nonfiction.
February 20, 2024
Bloodruth stealing the show fr
June 29, 2024
It’s decent.
September 2, 2024
A decent read with decent art. I would read more Rippaverse books.
July 23, 2025
An excellent follow up to Isom #1. This book is action packed and introduces a cool new character in Bloodruth as well as new monstrous enemies that are sure to be a problem.
July 17, 2025
Okay this was definitely a big improvement from the first one, although it told more about Isom, and introduce new characters as well it also changed almost the entire plot from the first one..... however I enjoyed it a lot, and I have a feeling it's all going to add up in the third and final story arc of the ill advised. Showed a lot more feats of his super strength, as well as new future villains that I look forward to seeing.
February 19, 2025
Wow, it was definitely improvement from the first one. I can't wait for the 3rd.
Edit: I don't understand the hate these books get, they're very enjoyable and not worth the vitriol at all. Honestly it's pathetic that this book and the man who wrote it became the boogeyman of so many jealous weirdos. 🤦 To all the people like that who read this: Get help.
Edit: I don't understand the hate these books get, they're very enjoyable and not worth the vitriol at all. Honestly it's pathetic that this book and the man who wrote it became the boogeyman of so many jealous weirdos. 🤦 To all the people like that who read this: Get help.
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