Second Coming #5

With every passing issue, I become more and more enamored of this series. Read Full Review

What can I say about this creative team that I haven't said yet? Well, they are both geniuses. The story that they have created is great. And Pace is fast becoming one of my favorite artists. This is a great book that is good for those who love comics and for those who have never read one, but would like to see the best that the form has to offer. Read Full Review

If you're in the mood for a cleverly hilarious comic, this ones for you. If you're also in the mood to explore your religious beliefs, then open up your mind and dive right into this comic. Sure, Russell mixes Biblical truth and fiction in this issue but open-minded readers will leave captivated on a philosophical tour that will drive them wild with some laughter along the way. Fans, this type of comic is right in Mark Russell's wheelhouse. Give this series a try and let me know what you think. Read Full Review

Between a lack of definition and two art styles that continue to be poorly dispatched in defining settings and tones, Second Coming still hasn't found its footing (if it ever will). Read Full Review

I Review Comics

Sep 17, 2020

Second Coming is a series I probably would have dropped had I not been hopelessly behind in my pull list. I paid for the comic and while it hasn't been a great reading experience Second Coming has had some high points, including this issue. This issue is great and honestly one of the best comics I've read this year. Most of the off-color jokes have been dialed back and we're left to focus on the principal characters and what makes them tick. The ongoing plot of Sunstar's attempt to adopt or have a child is seemingly resolved in this issue. After being unable to adopt a child Sunstar travels too a third world country at the behest of a dictator who offers a solution to his problem. The idea is definitely bad and gets worse when th e invite turns out to be a villain plot to kill the hero. I think this is Sunstar's strongest issue to date and we even get to see him presented in a traditional Superman type situation and setting. The presentation of the Sunstar has been the weakest aspect of the series to date. The story provides insight into God and Satans relationship and the motivations behind Satans actions in heaven and after being cast down to earth. His reasoning makes sense and would be quite convincing if you're willing to believe the lord of lies. Jesus also seems to find his footing on earth. The implication is that God abandoned earth after the events of the old testament and left humanity to its own devices. Jesus takes it upon himself to teach Mankind how to live their lives in a world that exists without the guiding hand of a higher power. God's motives are a lot easier to understand. He just wants to protect his son at all costs. The problem is that Man is created in the image of God. This version of the creator is deeply flawed which says a lot about the state of the world and why humanity can't seem to get it right. If you're a Christian in the traditional sense this entire situation is a hot mess but if you're open-minded there is a lot of interesting material to stew on. The humor also worked a lot better for me in this issue than in previous installments. Second Coming #5 is easily the best issue of the series. I'm honestly excited to see how the story plays out. I hate that it took so long to get here but the issue is so strong that I'd recommend it as a standalone purchase even if you haven't been following the series or had mixed feelings like I've had. This is what I expected when I subscribed to the series in the first place. Aside from the cover which doesn't really sell the concept or the series I'd consider this to be a perfect issue. Review 10/10 more

Azrael

Dec 01, 2019

The whole two different stories of Sinatra being set up by a dictator and Jesus and his followers was very interesting. And the ending of Satan planning a strike against the two at his very own last supper was very well done! God however seems to be written rather off. It would be better if he was written as a disinterested party with too much on his plate than a father type figure with shifting moods.

Big Brother

Dec 01, 2019

I don't know why Magnett continues to review these issues when they disagree with the core premise. They might as well not even bother. Maybe get someone to review it that doesn't come into every issue with a negative preconception. If the dialogue for these biblical figures doesn't ring true enough for you in this satirical comic, then don't read it.

Gizmo

Dec 12, 2019

I found this issue lacking in laughs. Sunstar's arc kind of interesting but not particularly original. I actually enjoyed the prose stories at the end the most, especially Brainwash.