Aint No Grave #2

AIN'T NO GRAVE #2 is another stellar issue in Skottie Young's Old West fable about a former outlaw on a quest to cheat Death. Skottie Young develops Ryder into a bad person with good albeit selfish intentions, and Jorge Corona's stylistically exaggerated art is outstanding. Read Full Review

While Ryder bought her way into Cypress, she won't find her enemy there. But her actions give others a means of repaying their debts in the mythological Spaghetti Western tale Aint No Grave #2. Read Full Review

Corona delivers beautifully detailed art throughout the issue with awesome action and visual thrills. A fantastic looking issue from start to finish. Read Full Review

'Ain't No Grave' tackles some of its early uncertainties and downsides for a more textured and exciting second chapter. Read Full Review

Ain't No Grave is a bloody fun fantasy Western and the wild action and sharp characterization isn't showing any signs of letting up. Read Full Review

Once again, the issue wraps up with a cliffhanger. While it doesn't pack quite the same punch as the jaw-dropping twist at the end of the first issue, there's no denying a lot unfolds in this instalment to push the story forward. This issue races through its narrative at speed, masterfully blending backstory, key plot points, and character development effortlessly. It channels the frantic pace of a classic Western, with each panel propelling the story forward at lightning speed, perfectly echoing the intensity of this Western-inspired saga.So, make sure you check out Ain't No Grave. Read Full Review

While some of the leap from arrival at the end of issue one to just full on rage this issue feels a little without transition, it's still a strong entry in what feels like an overall story of facing one's mortality. Read Full Review

Jawnyblaze

Jun 18, 2024

It was certainly not lacking in action, that's for sure. The writing was fine, the art was pretty good, the action was really good. Seemed like a montage in a movie where they show how someone traveled a long distance without taking a lot of time to do it. Wasn't the most entertaining issue, but it got from point A to point B.