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Black Science
Black Science, Vol. 2: Welcome, Nowhere
The Anarchist League of Scientists has lost their leader, the most recent victim of the Pillar's violently random jumps through the Eververse...but are they really random? As the survivors fight their way through a world where magic and science are one and the same, the secrets of their predicament slowly come to light...and illuminate a terrible truth.
Collects BLACK SCIENCE #7-11.
Collects BLACK SCIENCE #7-11.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 28, 2015
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Rick Remender
1,254 books1,429 followersRick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist who resides in Los Angeles, California. He is the writer/co-creator of many independent comic books like Black Science, Deadly Class, LOW, Fear Agent and Seven to Eternity. Previously, he wrote The Punisher, Uncanny X-Force, Captain America and Uncanny Avengers for Marvel Comics.
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November 6, 2023
The core concepts are fine. But, the complexity of the plot and the often frantic action and introduction of alternate travellers and antagonist is done a huge disservice by the art style, where I am / was never quite sure who each new person was.
It might be just a personal thing, but it's why I love Fiona Staples clear art = clear interpretation of story... and if the art is non conventional, then it needs to be contextual like Bill Sienkiewicz. Now I maybe a lone voice, as I said the core concepts are sound, it just feels like the comic jumps all over the place + how easily the cast has acclimatised to their situation, I like to say, never forget it is a constructed reality. 5.5 out of 12, Two Star read.
2019
It might be just a personal thing, but it's why I love Fiona Staples clear art = clear interpretation of story... and if the art is non conventional, then it needs to be contextual like Bill Sienkiewicz. Now I maybe a lone voice, as I said the core concepts are sound, it just feels like the comic jumps all over the place + how easily the cast has acclimatised to their situation, I like to say, never forget it is a constructed reality. 5.5 out of 12, Two Star read.
2019
March 26, 2015
See that steep cliff yonder. Rick Remender is going drive this alternate reality jumping storyline right off of it.
Instead of picking up at the brilliant and inconceivable turn of events from the last volume, Remender jumps the story ahead days (Weeks? Months?). The kids are being held captive and ready for slaughter by a race of big millipedes. Huh?
What follows is cliché after cliff-hanging cliché. The deux ex machina I was hoping Remender wouldn’t employ gets lazily thrown in with the nary a regard for the reader.
Get ready to shake your head in wonder for what could have been.
The art (Matteo Scalera) which was tolerable last volume now feels cartoony, indistinct and obscure. Where’s the guy who did the drag queen Hulk art from She-Hulk?
Bottom line: The first volume showed such promise and imagination. Stop reading this series there.
Instead of picking up at the brilliant and inconceivable turn of events from the last volume, Remender jumps the story ahead days (Weeks? Months?). The kids are being held captive and ready for slaughter by a race of big millipedes. Huh?
What follows is cliché after cliff-hanging cliché. The deux ex machina I was hoping Remender wouldn’t employ gets lazily thrown in with the nary a regard for the reader.
Get ready to shake your head in wonder for what could have been.
The art (Matteo Scalera) which was tolerable last volume now feels cartoony, indistinct and obscure. Where’s the guy who did the drag queen Hulk art from She-Hulk?
Bottom line: The first volume showed such promise and imagination. Stop reading this series there.
February 26, 2019
Not quite as good as the first book. This book focused more on the kids Nate and Pia. Problem is they are both dressed in the same outfit and are drawn pretty much exactly alike so I couldn't ever tell who's who, even though they're supposed to be about 6 years apart and different genders. Also, alternate reality versions of the characters keep popping up and it's starting to become confusing who's who. But all in all still an interesting read.
May 28, 2015
Black Science and Deadly Class were the two books that convinced me that reading Rick Remender wasn’t a total waste of time – and then I read the second volume of Black Science. Well… at least there’s still Deadly Class!
I’m not saying kid characters are the death of any story – but they’re close! In Volume 2, the kids Pia and Nate take centre stage as they’re separated from the group and have to dodge the inhabitants of the latest alien world they’ve dropped in on, while making their way back to the Pillar before it quantum leaps again. Pia’s bitter about her dad, Grant McKay, having always spent time in the lab with the Pillar and his bit-on-the-side, Becca, instead of at home with his family. Nate’s a tough lil bugger who nonetheless misses his old dad.
Seeing kids whine about their problems while hiding from scary monsters doesn’t cut it for me as interesting. Maybe for a children’s book but Black Science isn’t that. Elsewhere, Kadir, the one-dimensional villain from the first book, does a complete 180 and becomes a one-dimensional hero in this book! Wha…? Sorry, just not buying the sudden change given how this character’s been set up.
The alternate dimensions angle is re-introduced and, far from being exciting, it looks like one big headache of confusion! That person died but an alternate version of them lives in another dimension and they’re quantum leaping too and and and… nope, that doesn’t appeal to me either.
The artwork is the saving grace of the comic – or, more specifically, the colouring. Dean White’s painted art is just stunning. Matteo Scalera’s artwork is good but White’s colours lend it such a vibrancy, the pages are just gorgeous to look at. Michael Spicer colours the final issue and, if he’s taking over from White, he’s a worthy successor because his work is very high quality as well.
Black Science, Volume 2 is a disappointing follow-up to a good first book. Maybe it’s because Remender chose to focus on characters who just weren’t very strong or compelling enough, maybe it feels like he’s repeating himself already, but the volume as a whole doesn’t hold up to the same quality as the first. The art is still very good and Dean White steals the show but it’s not enough to rec this volume on alone.
Here’s hoping Deadly Class Volume 2 is better!
I’m not saying kid characters are the death of any story – but they’re close! In Volume 2, the kids Pia and Nate take centre stage as they’re separated from the group and have to dodge the inhabitants of the latest alien world they’ve dropped in on, while making their way back to the Pillar before it quantum leaps again. Pia’s bitter about her dad, Grant McKay, having always spent time in the lab with the Pillar and his bit-on-the-side, Becca, instead of at home with his family. Nate’s a tough lil bugger who nonetheless misses his old dad.
Seeing kids whine about their problems while hiding from scary monsters doesn’t cut it for me as interesting. Maybe for a children’s book but Black Science isn’t that. Elsewhere, Kadir, the one-dimensional villain from the first book, does a complete 180 and becomes a one-dimensional hero in this book! Wha…? Sorry, just not buying the sudden change given how this character’s been set up.
The alternate dimensions angle is re-introduced and, far from being exciting, it looks like one big headache of confusion! That person died but an alternate version of them lives in another dimension and they’re quantum leaping too and and and… nope, that doesn’t appeal to me either.
The artwork is the saving grace of the comic – or, more specifically, the colouring. Dean White’s painted art is just stunning. Matteo Scalera’s artwork is good but White’s colours lend it such a vibrancy, the pages are just gorgeous to look at. Michael Spicer colours the final issue and, if he’s taking over from White, he’s a worthy successor because his work is very high quality as well.
Black Science, Volume 2 is a disappointing follow-up to a good first book. Maybe it’s because Remender chose to focus on characters who just weren’t very strong or compelling enough, maybe it feels like he’s repeating himself already, but the volume as a whole doesn’t hold up to the same quality as the first. The art is still very good and Dean White steals the show but it’s not enough to rec this volume on alone.
Here’s hoping Deadly Class Volume 2 is better!
May 4, 2015
Well, damn. The first volume was really, really good. This volume just kind of gets mired in cliche and dull characters. What happened? Quite a disappointment.
December 14, 2016
Better than I remember, but damn, pretty rough. Volume 1 excitingly gives Black Science potential and balance, while Volume 2 deviates randomly and focuses way too much on Nate and Pia who are flat stock characters. I even like Rebecca and Kadir more than them. Oh and Kadir, nice 180.
This volume was so random I barely remember what happened. They escaped. Pillars. Multiple versions, etc. Fortunately this was really pretty to look at thanks to Scalera and White.
Here's to Volume 3 saving this series?
August 10, 2015
Bullet Review:
What horsesh!t. That Deus Ex Machina (because that's what it was - unless you'd rather us "@$$-pull) was absolutely ridiculous and negated EVERYTHING in the last volume.
What a quick way to make me hate all these characters I thought I liked.
And stop having whiney brats in these books. The teenaged angst and whining can be left at the door, next to the Nike's.
Doubtful I'll continue the series.
What horsesh!t. That Deus Ex Machina (because that's what it was - unless you'd rather us "@$$-pull) was absolutely ridiculous and negated EVERYTHING in the last volume.
What a quick way to make me hate all these characters I thought I liked.
And stop having whiney brats in these books. The teenaged angst and whining can be left at the door, next to the Nike's.
Doubtful I'll continue the series.
February 12, 2015
This volume opens up with a chariot chase scene. Normally that alone would be a big enough slice of awesome for me. However, why stop at just a chariot chase scene when instead of a horse you can have a fish pulling the chariot, and while we're at it - let's throw in a super sci-fi laser gun or two...
DING, DING, DING! INSTANT FIVE STARS FOR THE FISH PULLED CHARIOT CHASE SCENE AND SUPER SCI-FI LASER GUN!
Still not convinced? How about a flying freaking hippo that shoots time vortex blastery type shit outta its mouth...?
Good gravy I love this comic! I just can't help myself. I love the words, I love the art, I love all the dysfunctional relationship angsty shit, and I love the loopy action. I mean really....techno shamans?
Yes please!
November 20, 2015
2.5 stars, rounded down
The drop-off between the storyline of Black Science, Vol. 1: How to Fall Forever and this second volume is quite shocking. I'm not sure why that happened, but the second doesn't even come close to the quality of the first.
I have the ARC for Black Science, Vol. 3: Vanishing Point, but I'm not sure I want to jump into it now.
The drop-off between the storyline of Black Science, Vol. 1: How to Fall Forever and this second volume is quite shocking. I'm not sure why that happened, but the second doesn't even come close to the quality of the first.
I have the ARC for Black Science, Vol. 3: Vanishing Point, but I'm not sure I want to jump into it now.
December 6, 2020
Un poco confuso. Espero que la trama se aclare un poco en el tercer tomo.
May 11, 2019
Loses it's way a bit but man is the art still super gorgeous!
I really enjoyed the first arc of this new series, I like the lost in space x Sliders vibe and the art was stunningly good. I also really enjoyed the debate that was central to the tale about science and the responsibility of humanity towards advances. That's why going into arc 2 I had really high hopes, Some of them were met, some of them were not:
World: Still stunningly beautiful! As I've said before I have not read any of Scalera books where he was the artist and man I should have found him earlier. The framing, the expressions, the sense of action and the style is all his own. Add to that the amazing coloring and you are in visual heaven. Remender and Scalera are wonderful at world building without actually really world building (this is one instance where visual storytelling does the heavy lifting for them and is an advantage of this format). The world is weird and similar and completely creative, the nature of the story also offers a lot of room for different and wacky things and I love it!
Story: I liked it, it was fun, it was an awesome ride with cool locals and wonderful characters. However, when I sat down to think about it afterwards there are two things in my mind about the story 1) The debate about the science which was so big in the first arc has been shuffled to the background and replaced with action scene upon action scene in this arc, 2) Not a lot of stuff actually really happens in terms of story (not until the tail end at least). However, there were some great things to be found here in terms of character building which was somewhat lacking (other than Grant) in arc 1. I think that was the focus of Remender and Scalera this arc that's why I still enjoyed the tale but not as much. I will talk about the focus on characters below but yeah, not a lot really happens except character development and hints and setup for future arcs and the grander story that been building since arc one (the onion!)
Characters: A lot of great character development this arc. Last arc a lot of time was spent on Grant and his ideas of morality and science and the relationship between science and man. This arc, we have a lot more background on the rest of the party, Kadir, Rebecca, Nate and Pia. I liked the focus on the characters, it allowed me to get to know them more and root for them more (which I did not really feel in arc one as we were so focused on the awesome Grant story). I do think that the story did suffer because of the focus but I think in the long run it will be worth because it gave us context and background to make the story richer.
I am really enjoying this series and will continue to journey with these Dimensionauts as long as the story and art is strong. I can't wait for the next arc.
Onward to the next book!
I really enjoyed the first arc of this new series, I like the lost in space x Sliders vibe and the art was stunningly good. I also really enjoyed the debate that was central to the tale about science and the responsibility of humanity towards advances. That's why going into arc 2 I had really high hopes, Some of them were met, some of them were not:
World: Still stunningly beautiful! As I've said before I have not read any of Scalera books where he was the artist and man I should have found him earlier. The framing, the expressions, the sense of action and the style is all his own. Add to that the amazing coloring and you are in visual heaven. Remender and Scalera are wonderful at world building without actually really world building (this is one instance where visual storytelling does the heavy lifting for them and is an advantage of this format). The world is weird and similar and completely creative, the nature of the story also offers a lot of room for different and wacky things and I love it!
Story: I liked it, it was fun, it was an awesome ride with cool locals and wonderful characters. However, when I sat down to think about it afterwards there are two things in my mind about the story 1) The debate about the science which was so big in the first arc has been shuffled to the background and replaced with action scene upon action scene in this arc, 2) Not a lot of stuff actually really happens in terms of story (not until the tail end at least). However, there were some great things to be found here in terms of character building which was somewhat lacking (other than Grant) in arc 1. I think that was the focus of Remender and Scalera this arc that's why I still enjoyed the tale but not as much. I will talk about the focus on characters below but yeah, not a lot really happens except character development and hints and setup for future arcs and the grander story that been building since arc one (the onion!)
Characters: A lot of great character development this arc. Last arc a lot of time was spent on Grant and his ideas of morality and science and the relationship between science and man. This arc, we have a lot more background on the rest of the party, Kadir, Rebecca, Nate and Pia. I liked the focus on the characters, it allowed me to get to know them more and root for them more (which I did not really feel in arc one as we were so focused on the awesome Grant story). I do think that the story did suffer because of the focus but I think in the long run it will be worth because it gave us context and background to make the story richer.
I am really enjoying this series and will continue to journey with these Dimensionauts as long as the story and art is strong. I can't wait for the next arc.
Onward to the next book!
September 5, 2016
2.5 stars
Wow. Volume one was so promising. But this. Definitely a mixed bag of crazy.
I'm still intrigued enough by the art and concept to continue reading. However, this volume was quite the letdown.
Wow. Volume one was so promising. But this. Definitely a mixed bag of crazy.
I'm still intrigued enough by the art and concept to continue reading. However, this volume was quite the letdown.
February 12, 2015
When I read the first collection of the series, I didn't really form an opinion. So, vol. 2 is now out and I went back to read the story from the beginning. Totally worked for me this time. Love this series. Remender's FEAR AGENT was one of my favorite SF titles from the get-go. This title works as a thematically tied companion. It's very Remender in all the best ways.
A terrific science fiction misadventures in the multiverse with lots of unexpected twists, complicated, fully formed characters and eye-popping art. Buy this book.
A terrific science fiction misadventures in the multiverse with lots of unexpected twists, complicated, fully formed characters and eye-popping art. Buy this book.
April 11, 2021
Black Science, Vol. 2: Welcome, Nowhere is the second volume in the Black Science series. I was not a fan of the first volume (with a 2 star rating) and was hesitant to contine reading, but having signed out all of the volumes from the library, I thought I would give the series a further chance. This volume largely picks up where the last one lets off - our band of dimensional jumping scientists finds themselves in captivity by millipede people, with Grant being dead and his kids in danger.
The difference in this volume is its feel. This volume feels somewhat like they understood the issues in the previous volume, and worked to correct them in some ways. I personally enjoy the graphics better - less confusing and busy, more realistic. I have seen criticisms stating this volume looks more "cartoony" and I personally disagree. I would say it looks more appealing. We also spend a bit more3 time with our characters, and the cliched edginess present in the previous is diluted - much to the stories credit. This are starting to feel a bit more like a Rick and Morty episode, with a darker tone, and less like a white male fantasy science fiction book with little originality, as was my overall thoughts on the last volume. No shade, but the series seems to be moving away from cliched and boring story archetypes, and into something a tad more interesting. Are we fully there? No. But I am slightly more intrigued, and will continue reading.
The difference in this volume is its feel. This volume feels somewhat like they understood the issues in the previous volume, and worked to correct them in some ways. I personally enjoy the graphics better - less confusing and busy, more realistic. I have seen criticisms stating this volume looks more "cartoony" and I personally disagree. I would say it looks more appealing. We also spend a bit more3 time with our characters, and the cliched edginess present in the previous is diluted - much to the stories credit. This are starting to feel a bit more like a Rick and Morty episode, with a darker tone, and less like a white male fantasy science fiction book with little originality, as was my overall thoughts on the last volume. No shade, but the series seems to be moving away from cliched and boring story archetypes, and into something a tad more interesting. Are we fully there? No. But I am slightly more intrigued, and will continue reading.
June 12, 2015
So volume 2 in this series certainly feels like a stronger read than volume 1 in some ways, but equally it still has some flaws.
Whilst I love the idea of this world with all of the magic and dimension-hopping and the ramifications of this, it's often a confusing read. One of the biggest problems with this series for me is that it often takes a while to fully understand who is actually talking at the time. We have various moments when we are following a character and they're giving us a backstory at the same time that were seeing action scenes and it's often unclear for a while exactly who we're listening to.
The artwork of this book is, at times, beautifully presented, yet at other times (mostly battle or movement scenes) we have this scrawled texture which gives a much less beautiful or polished look. I much prefer the beautiful clean and fresh images than those which have many lines to indicate movement.
I think that my understanding of the premise and story was a lot better in this than the first and it was easy to return to the characters, just sometimes it could be a little confusing trying to remember who speaks.
On the whole an okay story but probably not one which will get any more exciting for me so I doubt I will pick up the next volume. It has some wacky and crazy creatures, and weird creations, but otherwise it just doesn't match some of the other graphic novels out there right now. 3.5*s
Whilst I love the idea of this world with all of the magic and dimension-hopping and the ramifications of this, it's often a confusing read. One of the biggest problems with this series for me is that it often takes a while to fully understand who is actually talking at the time. We have various moments when we are following a character and they're giving us a backstory at the same time that were seeing action scenes and it's often unclear for a while exactly who we're listening to.
The artwork of this book is, at times, beautifully presented, yet at other times (mostly battle or movement scenes) we have this scrawled texture which gives a much less beautiful or polished look. I much prefer the beautiful clean and fresh images than those which have many lines to indicate movement.
I think that my understanding of the premise and story was a lot better in this than the first and it was easy to return to the characters, just sometimes it could be a little confusing trying to remember who speaks.
On the whole an okay story but probably not one which will get any more exciting for me so I doubt I will pick up the next volume. It has some wacky and crazy creatures, and weird creations, but otherwise it just doesn't match some of the other graphic novels out there right now. 3.5*s
December 16, 2016
The second volume is considerably of lesser quality than the previous one. This action-packed volume has a disjointed story and clunky dialogue - two big letdowns from otherwise awesome action panels. Black Science volume 2 largely happens in only one universe. The formula is still there: a f*cked-up universe where the characters get into trouble and all of them must manage to be near the pillar at the exact time it (randomly) jumps.
Grant is neither likeable nor relatable, same with Kadir. In fact, all of the characters are just the shell of who they were in the first volume. I don't buy Kadir's sudden change of heart, now the Shaman's motivation to protect the Pillar (although that cyborg Shaman needs more screen time in my opinion).
From a possible classic, Black Science has sadly turned into a forgettable story. It has so many promising elements in the previous volume that has been underutilized in volume two.
Grant is neither likeable nor relatable, same with Kadir. In fact, all of the characters are just the shell of who they were in the first volume. I don't buy Kadir's sudden change of heart, now the Shaman's motivation to protect the Pillar (although that cyborg Shaman needs more screen time in my opinion).
From a possible classic, Black Science has sadly turned into a forgettable story. It has so many promising elements in the previous volume that has been underutilized in volume two.
October 7, 2015
I'm really enjoying this story. The way it progressive just enough to keep my interest is perfect. The characters have multiple sides to them that keeps me from loving or hating anyone. The pace is near perfect, and keeps you engaged. Probably the most entertaining comic I'm reading atm.
February 15, 2018
Started off again a little confusing, as I'm not too cluey on who is narrating. It also just dropped in the middle of as scene. However, the story built more on these parrallel worlds/universes, and from here it becomes intriguing. Some answers get endings but theres still probably more questions at the end. And the cliffhanger ending has convinced me to continue onto Vol 3. Interested to see where this goes. Hoepfully it becomes a little more clearer.
May 5, 2015
It's been a few months since I read volume 1, and I highly recommend you read both back to back because I forgot a lot of who was who.
Regardless, the continued in-depth look at each characters' motivations and their actions under extreme duress is great. The sudden shift/introduction of another reality was jarring and I think rereading volume one might've helped me with that too.
Regardless, the continued in-depth look at each characters' motivations and their actions under extreme duress is great. The sudden shift/introduction of another reality was jarring and I think rereading volume one might've helped me with that too.
December 24, 2019
¡Niños en problemas! ¡¡Adultos inmaduros!! ¡¡¡Bichos feos!!! Y un multiverso en el que la única norma que se respeta es que cuando la cuenta atrás llega a cero se cambia de realidad. No pasa mucho aunque la sensación es de frenesí. Esto sigue siendo un correcalles y tiene pinta de que si para deja de funcionar.
July 27, 2020
Parádne sa to rozbieha a zamotáva. Na Remenderových veciach ma baví, že nič nie je rozťahané čo sa tempa týka a má to skvelé rozbehnuté a akčné a stále sa niečo deje a tá kresba je miliónová. 4,5/5
January 4, 2018
Fantastic art work. The art and the storytelling are both sophisticated and entertaining. It is the kind of story that makes it hard to put down because you can’t wait to see where the story is going.
June 23, 2015
Bonus star because i love the art so much, especially the coloring. Still the same creative creatures and worlds, however in this volume they are stuck in one dimension for the entirety of the volume which was a little disappointing.
I must admit I got a little lost about who was dead and who wasn't and it didn't seem to connect very well to how the first volume ended. I was expecting to be blown away again by plot twists but this one left me wanting because it seemed to parallel the first volume too much.
We get a lot of the kid's perspective of things which...is okaaay. I'd much rather read about the adults who worked on the pillar than children I dont quite care about yet. Seeing all the dimensions of past decisions and where they diverged from their reality and some of the resulting dimensions would have been FASCINATING. Like if x hadnt have happened, y and z would have.
I'd bought this volume immediately after I finished the first one, without any prior knowledge. I will most likely still pick up the next volume, but it will be for the art over the continuing plot, but they can absolutely get back on track to wow me again. The world hopping is the best thing about this series so I hope they go back to more of that.
I must admit I got a little lost about who was dead and who wasn't and it didn't seem to connect very well to how the first volume ended. I was expecting to be blown away again by plot twists but this one left me wanting because it seemed to parallel the first volume too much.
We get a lot of the kid's perspective of things which...is okaaay. I'd much rather read about the adults who worked on the pillar than children I dont quite care about yet. Seeing all the dimensions of past decisions and where they diverged from their reality and some of the resulting dimensions would have been FASCINATING. Like if x hadnt have happened, y and z would have.
I'd bought this volume immediately after I finished the first one, without any prior knowledge. I will most likely still pick up the next volume, but it will be for the art over the continuing plot, but they can absolutely get back on track to wow me again. The world hopping is the best thing about this series so I hope they go back to more of that.
August 21, 2017
4/5
I really loved the first volume of Black Science. It gave us characters that felt real, because they made mistakes. They weren't these perfectly molded characters that you could only see in books. They were believable. In this volume, although the characters are still the main focus, it wasn't as much as I would've liked. Half of this volume was just running away with no dialogue, just thought bubbles. It's not bad, but it didn't help forward the plot as much as the first volume did. Also it was a bit confusing, which was expected since you are dealing with alternate realities and what not. But all in all I like the series. The art is amazing as it was last time. Can't wait to read the next volume.
I really loved the first volume of Black Science. It gave us characters that felt real, because they made mistakes. They weren't these perfectly molded characters that you could only see in books. They were believable. In this volume, although the characters are still the main focus, it wasn't as much as I would've liked. Half of this volume was just running away with no dialogue, just thought bubbles. It's not bad, but it didn't help forward the plot as much as the first volume did. Also it was a bit confusing, which was expected since you are dealing with alternate realities and what not. But all in all I like the series. The art is amazing as it was last time. Can't wait to read the next volume.
May 24, 2016
The best thing about this book is the art. You gotta stare at each panel for at least 15 seconds. There are so much details. God there are so much details.
Then there is our breakneck story. It just never slows down. We learn more about other characters and there history and motives. Oh and this time shape of reality will beckon to unchartered territory. Sadly the book ended right there. I need to get my hands on the volume 3 soon.
Then there is our breakneck story. It just never slows down. We learn more about other characters and there history and motives. Oh and this time shape of reality will beckon to unchartered territory. Sadly the book ended right there. I need to get my hands on the volume 3 soon.
August 19, 2015
The difficult second volume. Really needs to be read back to back with volume 1 or it'll take several issues for you to finally cotton on to what's occurring and who's got beef with who.
Stunningly gorgeous art yet again.
Full review to follow
Stunningly gorgeous art yet again.
Full review to follow
February 5, 2015
Me ha ido perdiendo progresivamente hasta el punto en que no me importa nadie ni nada de lo que les pase.
September 17, 2016
Feels like fragments of story in a hurricane- still fun though.
October 23, 2020
I know 3* may seem harsh after giving volume 1 a five star rating but I found these chapters really pumped the breaks on some of what I enjoyed from the series.
The team stayed in one place for the whole arc and instead of the crazy sci-fi world-building wizardry we got in book 1, we have more character development that give us in-depth looks at Nate, Rebecca and Kadir. There’s the multiple Grant situation where one seems to be the main character that we saw die in #6 and that’s without any explanation so yeah, lots of confusion here. Overall there was a great lack of focus story-wise.
The art is amazing, I love the European touches in it. This feels like vintage 70s Heavy Metal but with better writing and the change in colour artist that I feared ended up happening super organically, I think it took 10 pages for me to realize I wasn’t looking at Dean White’s work anymore.
The team stayed in one place for the whole arc and instead of the crazy sci-fi world-building wizardry we got in book 1, we have more character development that give us in-depth looks at Nate, Rebecca and Kadir. There’s the multiple Grant situation where one seems to be the main character that we saw die in #6 and that’s without any explanation so yeah, lots of confusion here. Overall there was a great lack of focus story-wise.
The art is amazing, I love the European touches in it. This feels like vintage 70s Heavy Metal but with better writing and the change in colour artist that I feared ended up happening super organically, I think it took 10 pages for me to realize I wasn’t looking at Dean White’s work anymore.
January 17, 2026
One thing I can’t stand is a competent character who suddenly has bad luck at the most important moments. Just like in the first volume another version of Grant could have finished their mission. I liked that depth is still being added these characters. Like the reason why the pillar was created was over a woman that one man neglected and another could not have if you think about it. Simple put if Kadir got over Sara the pillar would not have been made at least in this universe. I also liked that the kids could survive on their own showing that their father had taught them well enough.
Overall, good volume. I just wonder how this stretches to 8 volumes.
Overall, good volume. I just wonder how this stretches to 8 volumes.
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