Any Given Smile #2
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| Writer | Stephanie Williams |
| Artist | Pablo Collar |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
The AAL Football Championship is days away—and quarterback Max Dupree is cracking under the weight of it. The pressure to win, the whispers from the sidelines, the sense that something bigger than just the game is at stake…it’s starting to cost him more than his focus. Across town, St. Augustine Tribune reporter Rita is chasing a lead no one else will touch—a string of suicides with a chilling connection to the AAL. The deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes: This isn’t coincidence. It’s a pattern. And each and every one of the deceased died smiling… As Max spirals and Rita closes in, the truth behind the city’s gambling underworld more
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Nerd Initiative - ShawnFoles
Nov 04, 2026Any Given Smile has sunk its teeth into me, and I want more. I find myself inching closer to the page, buying into Max Dupree’s life, only to be shocked back to reality by creative storytelling and beautiful art. If this is where we are at when only at issue #2, I can’t wait to see how crazy things get before the train pulls into the station. Read Full Review
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9.5
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Nov 04, 2026Any Given Smile #2 turns up the pressure with a slow burn that makes every step toward the big game feel more dangerous. Stephanie Williams keeps Max’s unraveling and Rita’s investigation compelling, while Collar, Farrell, and Maher bring the dread to life with unsettling visuals and visceral horror. This creative team knows how to keep you hooked, and I’m ready to see just how dark this story gets. Horror fans, this is your call to action: head to your Local Comic Shop, grab issue #2, and add Any Given Smile to your Pull List. Tell your friends, share your enthusiasm, and help this series find more readers. If you love sports and drama, with a supernatural nightmare lurking underneath, don’t sit on the sidelines—get in the game! Read Full Review
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