John Wick #2

John Wick

by Greg Pak, Giovanni Valletta (Artist)

John Wick's origin story continues! In the underworld of El Paso, Texas, a familiar face introduces an ex-con named John Wick to the local branch of the mysterious Continental Hotel, a neutral zone where professional killers spend their down time. But can John adhere to the rules of the Continental? Or will his search for vengeance destroy his chances for a peaceful life? Also... does John Wick actually have...a cat?

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Thriller, Fiction, Crime, Graphic Novels Comics, Action

26 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 4, 2017

About the author

Greg Pak is an award-winning Korean American comic book writer and filmmaker currently writing "Lawful" for BOOM and "Sam Wilson: Captain America" (with Evan Narcisse) for Marvel. Pak wrote the "Princess Who Saved Herself" children's book and the “Code Monkey Save World” graphic novel based on the songs of Jonathan Coulton and co-wrote (with Fred Van Lente) the acclaimed “Make Comics Like the Pros” how-to book. Pak's other work includes "Planet Hulk," "Darth Vader," "Mech Cadet Yu," "Ronin Island," "Action Comics," and "Magneto Testament."

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Man it's John Wick!

You could make the comics much better!

[itchy · Rating 4 out of 5]

So before the dog there was a cat.

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, not the best art in the world, but the character is John Wick! I think I will enjoy this series, but it needs to come out on a regular basis. Delays from last September (17) and now it is mid April of 2018 and only 2 issues published so far. Enjoyed the story. Let's see where this goes.

[michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wick

Great read. Ready to read and review the next one. I love reading into the origins of the modern action badass.

[Julio Bonilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

But I’m freelance.

John manipulates both sides from a flip phone... 🔫

[Andrew Dittmar · Rating 4 out of 5]

John Wick by Greg Pak, Giovanni Valletta, & Matt Gaudio
Issue #2


I had never seen any John Wick film until January 1st, 2026, first thing in the morning. What a THRILLING way to kick off a new year! I feel like I missed some of the lore, but I enjoyed this!


Reading history:
Normally I keep this in my private notes section, but I'm moving it. Yay!

Reading history was not added on Goodreads, but was instead kept on a piece of paper kept with the book.


Started January 29th, 2026.
Finished January 29th, 2026.

January 29th, 2026: read issues #2-5 in physical compilation of issues #1-5.

[Mega · Rating 3 out of 5]

He may be a stone-cold killer who is unstoppable at anything he does, but you gotta respect John Wick for feeding any of the cats he comes across during his work. He takes care of the animals, unlike the ones who killed his dog, who he also takes care of with a bullet to the brain. Also, that entire group of people there got startled and started shooting each other because of a can of empty cat food falling in the room.......... top-tier gang right there, ladies and gentlemen.

Issue #2

[Aurelie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alright, so this takes place before John Wick gets introduce to the Continental and the High Table? I do wish this comic offered a clearer, I don't know, timeline? of where to place this particular prequel, but I guess we know John always cared for four legged furry friends, hihi.

[Mark Pedigo · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Humble Comics Bundle: Fan Faves & New Hits by Dynamite, 2019)

[Martein Joaquim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Watch John wick 2

[Karen Reyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.3

[* A Reader Obsessed * · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars

My very brief thoughts on all 5 issues… here

[Micheal Donald]

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[Karly✨ R · Rating 3 out of 5]

🌟3 estrellas🌟

[Rhys W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

its still a good "book"