Decorum #2

Decorum #2 is a comic made by a group of brilliant creative minds all at the top of their game. To not read this is to miss out on one of the best comics out right now. Abandon whatever you are doing while reading this so you can go out and buy it. Read Full Review

Decorum #2 escalates every expectation I had about the series. What had been intriguing beforehand has now become one of my favorite comics that fascinates me as both a reader and a critic. From a storytelling perspective, it is an ambitious as hell story. From a technical perspective, I haven't seen anything quite like it before. It's hard to find something new under the sun, but I guess Hickman found a way around that by reinventing the sun. Read Full Review

Believe it or not, there is a way to make comic books confusing and enjoyable because of it. The trick is to offer an easily understandable path for the characters, but then obscure the details and periphery. That's what's going on here in Decorum #2. There's plenty of questions that still need answers, and there's a lot of little things about the universe that don't make a ton of sense, but the story that is pushing the characters' actions is solid enough to ground yourself in. Read Full Review

Image's Decorum 2 feels like a mashup of so many fantastic sci fi entries. I felt hints of Heavy Metal, MTv's Liquid Television and the Fifth Element as I read through this book. Decorum delivers a universal creation story, with varying art styles told from different perspectives. It will be amazing to see how the inner story of Mrs. Morley and Neha impact the larger story of the Sisters and Ro Chi's master. Read Full Review

Decorum #2 is an artistic tour de force while Jonathan Hickman continues to weave his intriguing, mysterious tale. Read Full Review

On the art side, Mike Huddleston absolutely slays. The variation in visual style he employs is as impressive as it is breathtaking. Those that may be turned off by the complexity of the story will still find Decorum #2 a worthy read for the artwork alone. Read Full Review

Considering that Im reviewing these books almost a year after publication at least some of these questions probably have answers. But I wont spoil it for myself. Id rather let the story unfold the way its creators intended. All indications are pointing to a rewarding read. I look forward to Decorum #3. Read Full Review

It's a bit difficult to follow if you're not used to Hickman's unique writing style and philosophy, but the artwork and worldbuilding are fascinating and wonderful to behold. Read Full Review

I like what the creative team is doing and I love art. It's a bit early to judge this work though, as what it's even about is still coming into focus. Read Full Review

The ideas, characters, and narrative being explored is unfurling at such a slow pace that it might be best not to worry about it until a collection appears. Read Full Review

Quirky Genin

Jul 17, 2020

Avant-garde pop art minimalism, gorgeously un-filmable.

Psycamorean

Jun 10, 2020

This is just crazy, and I love it.

TheHyruleElf

Jun 10, 2020

Fucking great, man. God I love Hickman's weird crazy worlds...

HulkSmash69

Jul 11, 2020

I don't know what's going on but I love it. Art/layout of this book is awesome.

I Review Comics

Sep 05, 2020

I often feel kinda dumb after reading a Jonathan Hickman comic. It has nothing to do with the writing or art direction of his work. I just have a hard time wrapping my head around some of his ideas and concepts. I read Decorum #1 and while I wasn't the biggest fan of the material, I believe series like Decorum and Excellence go a long way in pushing the medium forward from a design and storytelling perspective. Some books work better than others but what's not up for debates is that in a world where comics are $3.99 and up Decorum is a great value proposition comparatively. The page count is significantly more than a standard comics and although the additional content is made up of prose and infographics, they go a long way in making for a more fulfilling and meaningful experience than a 22-page pamphlet with ads. There is a lot of content to digest here and most other books can't compete. The flip side of the coin is that half of the time I'm not what the hell I'm looking at? This comic reminds me more of the Hickmans Powers of X series than anything. The vibe hit me so hard that I started thinking that this may be a meta sequel to that series. The comic opens up in the far future with entities discussing the birth or rebirth of their God which seems to be imminent. Another faction also detects the stirring of the egg and moves into action. We're told that multiple attempts have been made to retrieve the egg but they have all failed. Nevertheless, the entity known as Chi Ro Chi Ro Chi has been tasked with obtaining it. The Book then shifts and we're introduced to Mr. Morley and gain insight into his relationship with Lady Morley, the Bounty Hunter introduced in the last issue. He discusses a dream he had in which he influenced his past self to make a deal. It's a heavy concept that lost me about halfway through but was interesting to read. I actually read it out loud to help with my comprehension of the material. The story then moves to Lady Morley and Neha from the last issue. They have a brief exchange and the scene ends with Neha deciding to go with Morley as her protege. Finally, the comic ends as it begins with the caretakers of the egg working desperately to stop it from hatching prematurely. We learn that this process has been repeated 6000 times over the course of a hundred thousand years. The book has a lot going on but is slightly easier to follow than the first issue. There aren't any particular standout moments, but this may be one of the most beautiful sci-fi comics I've ever had the pleasure of looking at. The art reminds me of the wildest stuff I've ever seen from Jack Kirby or Steve Ditko but is its own thing and is a triumph in graphic design. I've never seen a comic look this good. The art and design are very organized and stark. I believe this is intentional and feeds back to the decorum of the series and the politeness of the main characters. Sasha E.Head is listed as a designer in the credits and I believe the organization of the material is probably her contribution and should be propped out in addition to the stunning linework. I can recommend Decorum on the art alone. The story doesn't feel decompressed but I don't feel any urgency to read review the series. I did drop the title from my pull list but I may collect the series in trade which is rare for me. It's a gorgeous comic that pushes the medium but it's not necessarily the best comic to follow monthly. It's a hard concept to review but at the end of the day, you can do a lot worse with your $3.99. more

Spacey Medicine

Jun 15, 2020

Well, I have no idea what's happening! I love the art though, and I am actually interested in understanding, which says a lot.