Plastic Man #2

Brimming with charm and oodles of heart, we just can't get enough of DC's stretchy super! Read Full Review

Gail Simone, Adriano Melo, Kelly Fitzpatrick and Simon Bowland have perfectly captured the anarchic spirit of Jack Cole's original Plastic Man comics and neatly updated their sheer insanity for the modern day. Read Full Review

Gail Simone, Adriana Melo, Kelly Fitzpatrick & Simon Bowland continue the high quality of the first issue with this entry, even raising the bar! All aspects of this comic remain top-notch, and the further fleshing out of Plastic Man's character by his actions in this comic are quickly making it one of the best character-pieces I've read in ages! It's a shame this is only a six-issue miniseries, as I'd LOVE to see this creative-team continue to tell more stories with Eel O'Brian! Is this comic "wang"? I DON'T KNOW, but I do know it's not-to-be-missed! Read Full Review

There are so many twists and turns, 'a-ha' moments, and winks at the reader in this issue. Here is a wonderful, colorful world of sex, crime, and conspiracy; with a quirky charm to it. Simone and Melo are an immaculate duo, and will make you a fan of Plastic Man in short order. Read Full Review

Another fun issue that couldnt be possible without both writer and artist. Read Full Review

Gail Simone brings us what is sure to become one of the all-time best Plastic Man stories. It's hilarious, heartfelt, and an amazing exploration of the character. Don't miss out. Read Full Review

Plastic Man is ridiculous, cowardly and irrationally afraid of Batman. He also has some weird theory about those Robin kids. Action and hilarity ensue, so the book is a great time. Read Full Review

Now that we know who Plastic Man is, we spend some time learning how Plastic Man does...which is to sproing himself to and fro like a rubber chicken with its head cut off. The ever-wang Suave Prince in a hoodie takes a larger role in the story, but nothing could ever crowd out the wacky antics of Plas. A highly enjoyable book, full of yuks and gags. Read Full Review

PLASTIC MAN #2 doesn't sacrifice its narrative for the sake of entertainment, which establishes a balance that makes the story such a success. Read Full Review

The first issue surprised me with just how much of a crime drama it was, but Plastic Man #2 embraces the absurdity of the character as Gail Simone cuts loose and has fun with one of DC's most over-the-top characters. Read Full Review

Plastic Man #2 is a comedic superhero book I can very easily get behind. Its fun, Eel OBrian is endearing, and there are some dark elements to keep the tone from ever approaching saccharine. I laughed, and I was engaged with the story. This one gets a recommendation. Give it a read. Read Full Review

Butthe humor is still there, such as the moment when Plastic Man is riddled withbullets. I know, since when did murder equal wacky fun? Since he didnt die,its hardly murder. (Nor a spoiler, cuz you dont kill off your star in thesecond issue) (unless your name is Joss Whedon). Read Full Review

This title continues to be a strong delight. Plastic Man deserves more recognition, more than just simply being on the Terrifics. The creative team, thus far, have been doing a beautiful job with the character. They not only capture the unique movement and positioning of the character but also who is a character is at his core. He is not Batman, nor is he Superman. He is his own, very flawed hero. He cannot always win, but in his own way, he will keep trying. He is one of the most relatable heroes, despite not appearing as such. Instincts will have us run away, not run towards. He is the hero of the people, and this is the title for him. Recommendation: very much so if looking for fun, heart, and great character. Read Full Review

It's classic superhero storytelling, but with vibrant, splashy configurations and jokes to spare, it all really works in this issue. Read Full Review

A solid second issue. In the classic tradition of dime store gumshoe novels, Plastic Man knows what it is like to be on the wrong side of the law. He has a strong moral compass and he knows why it matters to help people. Hes not perfect, but he is willing to do the right thing. Slowly, his desire to do better than the life he used to live is leading him to become a detective. Its a slow road, but a great journey. Read Full Review

As much as I enjoyed the first issue of the series and the way it had worked backward and forward on the timeline, this one doesn't have quite the same impact. It's a little more streamlined and straightforward which works well enough and even the humor feels toned down a touch after some of the absurdity of the first. O'Brian is certainly a draw and I like him in both his normal form and his hero mode as they're fascinating to watch in how they move and interact with people. With a few more issues to go this can pretty much go anywhere so I'm curious to see where it wants to further establish itself before wrapping thinhs up. Read Full Review

Amusing and well-drawn, featuring a hero with flaws who works to overcome them. It's a fun issue! Read Full Review

Plastic Man continues to be a fun series so far with this second issue, but the plot felt a little thin with the deviation away from both the JLA mystery and the mystery of Plastic Man's past. Read Full Review

"Plastic Man" #2 is very well drawn and generally well written, but the plot doesn't hang together. It's a fun, entertaining read, but not entirely satisfying. Read Full Review

This issue was more fun than the last and Plastic Mans infiltration of Man-bats gang looks promising for the future issues, but this still felt like more of a build up than a story on its own and was lacking in true excitement, but hopefully the next issues will be different. Read Full Review

I think it makes sense that Plastic Man is clearly marked as a 6 issue miniseries. This sort of rapid fire non-sequitur humor would likely wear thin if the book ran much longer than that. But for what it is, Plastic Man is a good deal of fun assuming its sense of humor matches yours. It's certainly well worth a look. Read Full Review

Rick Jonez

Jul 13, 2018

That good. Just need to clear up The Terrifics connection contradiction. And the art was mostly good but some of the panels were too rushed compared to the good.

mrDovydas

Jul 12, 2018

Simone writes a great Plastic Man. Even if this is your first time reading the character, pick this book up as it's an incredible read.

Spacey Medicine

Feb 08, 2019

I really enjoy this comic.

Nihilist

Jul 11, 2018

The issue didn't live up to its predecessor, but it's by no means an insult - in fact, it's a very solid, fun and vibrant comic I would highly recommend to anyone. There's place for humor, for heart and character development. Plastic Man serves as great protagonist, simply due to the fact while he wants to be a hero, he's just a human being - flawed, conflicted, broken. This is something you rarely see in more comedic comics, which makes it twice as good. I hope #3 will be better - closer, in terms of pure narrative quality to #1, but even if the series keeps its current momentum, it's going to be a blast you'd definitely shouldn't miss out.

egonnn244

Jul 13, 2018

Eel O'Brian is a good guy with good intentions, but not necessarily with any skill to put those good intentions to use. But that doesn't stop him. Thanks to that we get another issue with some exciting action, interesting story, humor (with a few jokes that don't stick the landing) and a pretty good art.

Angus

Sep 12, 2018

A solid issue, entertaining and well drawn.

Simon DelMonte

Jul 12, 2018

I should like this. And I guess I do. But there is just something missing that makes it all feel less than essential. And not worth the money when down the line I can just find it in a library.

quadoxide

Jul 12, 2018

I'm just not engaging with the story.

SloboSOY

Jul 12, 2018

It was hard to follow, I take no pleasure reading it. I find it even a little dumb when Eel assume it's Batman when this is clearly Man-Bat. Cover - Only one cover. I don't like it even if this wasn't a bad art. It's not connected to what I read. 0.5/2 Writing - Too confuse. Not enough laugh. Too easy sometime. A bunch of mistake in this story. 1.5/2 Arts - A good art, but sometime we see the limits of the drawer, and not at the good moment. He take any layout as a chance to dynamize the story. But that we stay bogged down by the story itself. Shame because he do is best. Yes their is panel without background but to try to lighten the story. 2.5/3 Feeling - I take the third that I have solicited & then I stop. 0/2

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Keaton Malone - Jul 13, 2018

very articulate, review good