Spencer & Locke 2 #1

The second part of the Spencer & Locke series is off to a great start. With solid writing and a great art style, it's a must-read. It's a smart, intense, suspenseful story full of mystery and action. If you haven't read any of the series yet, go pick up the first collection, then dive into part 2. It's excellent, and I promise you won't regret it. Read Full Review

This first issue of the second volume shows no delays in getting all of the pieces of the story working together. And, always leaving the reader wanting more, the last page opens things up in a big way. The issue asks if Spencer and Locke can survive Roach Riley, and the answer to that seems like it could be complicated in a good way. Read Full Review

Spencer and Locke 2 will quickly prove that the creative team has created something special. Giving classic characters a new twist is not a new idea, but giving them such depth, with trauma and how they cope with it, is an issue that resonates with many. Although they do provide a recap of the events of the first four issues, readers should check them out anyway as they are a terrific story arc in themselves. Spencer and Locke 2 will be a title that readers should keep their eyes out for. Read Full Review

Spencer & Locke, Vol. 2 #1 is the best kind of sequel, one that stays faithful to the core concept while expanding the world in new and exciting ways. The emotional core, the fond homages to classic newspaper strips, the noir mysteryits all back and even better here. Read Full Review

Spencer & Locke Volume 2 #1 is due for release on April 24th, and for more interview with series writer David Pepose and artist Jorge Santiago Jr. please click here Read Full Review

The outstanding pair of damaged detectives Spencer & Locke have returned in a story that jumps right from unease to suspense. So far, an excellent return to a marvelous team of misfits. The action and adventure is sure to be had, but the anguish and drama is sure to be there too. Read Full Review

One of the most original and thoughtful series out today, tackling childhood trauma and PTSD, and balancing these heavy topics with smart humor, intrigue, and thrills. Read Full Review

It doesn't take an experienced detective to see that "Spencer & Locke 2" is one high-quality book. Read Full Review

Spencer & Locke volume 2 is off to an imaginative and heartfelt start with some new comic strip and genre stylings and top-notch storytelling. Read Full Review

A great first issue that does well continuing where volume 1 left off and building towards a potentially interesting plot for this volume. Read Full Review

The Spencer & Locke formula retains its appeal thanks to an even more ambitious sequel. Read Full Review

Spencer & Locke 2, like all good sequels, ratchets up the stakes and expands the story's scope. Read Full Review

This book is not out for a few months, but I hope that my thoughts on it make you check it out if you don't already have it on your pull list. While you're at it, take time to delve into the roots of this book, its pretty amazing stuff. This is psychological crime noir at its best. The mash-up you never realized you needed until now.SPENCER & LOCKE 2 #1 is the psychological, homage filled, crime noir book you never knew you needed until now. Get it on your pull list. Read Full Review

The team has doubled down on the classic comic strip homages, adding their own unique twists. Read Full Review

Spencer & Locke isn't quite like any other comic series, and that's a great thing. Read Full Review

Dwalker

May 02, 2019

Don't let the admittedly hilarious mash up idea that this book is, fool you into thinking it's a comedy. VOL 1 of this book was a wildly satisfying buddy cop crime drama with gut punch after gut punch. Go to your local comic shop now! Get the Vol #1 trade and this vol #2, issue #1. It's a blast!, Your welcome.