Black Cloak #2

McClaren delivers some beautiful art throughout the issue. I love the different looks of the characters and how they expand and better illustrate the diversity of the world. Read Full Review

Strong visuals, great world building, and a tight, engaging plot make "Black Cloak #2 easy to love Read Full Review

Taking the issue as a whole, I have to correct myself and my thoughts on the opening. In context, these early scenes are needed to really cement our connection with the characters and the information presented is essential. Again, as with the first issue, I was instantly finding myself poring over each page and panel for more details and to enjoy the world which has been created. Whilst perhaps not a typical whodunnit, Ive still not even an inkling, Im captivated by this mysterious tale. Read Full Review

'Black Cloak' is an exceptional crime procedural that offers an appealing fantasy setting while being legitimately absorbing. Read Full Review

Overall, the use of color in this artwork through this issue is phenomenal and breathes so much life into the story. Im incredibly curious as to where this next issue will take us and what Phaedra will continue to uncover going forward. Read Full Review

Perhaps it's got to do with the series' double-sized debut, but Black Cloak #2 feels both overstuffed and truncated. Read Full Review