Kill Or Be Killed #2

Together, these three are putting together a book that is quickly becoming one of my favorite titles. If you don't have Kill or Be Killed on your pull list yet, then you have exactly one month to do so. After that, you're on your own. Read Full Review

With razor sharp scripting and moody and beautiful artwork, Kill or Be Killed continues to be a title to watch. Read Full Review

Kill or be Killed might be Sean Phillips and Ed Brubaker's best work yet. Until now the top spot was taken by The Fade Out, but Kill or be Killed is unlike anything else from the duo that I'm dying to see what comes next. Yes, there are elements the two have used before but the addition of the supernatural is a much-needed departure. Sure, it's only on issue two, but I'm hooked and have been enthralled with the story. Issue two doesn't disappoint, both from art and story, and I highly suggest everyone go give this one a read. Read Full Review

Kill or Be Killed #2 did not touch on the supernatural element this time around. I am still curious how that will play out with the story as whole. Overall issue two is an improvement on an already good first issue. Brubaker and Philllips are on another level with their ability to build story and craft a unique story. If you enjoyed any of their previous work this is already a must read. Read Full Review

Brubaker & co. tread a fine line in this issue by making Dylan's descent into violence and murder by making his first act one of warped justice. The killing itself isn't overplayed or glamorised, but the build-up is agonising, especially considering that it happenstwice in the issue. What chills most about this series is how close to reality Dylan's actions are (other than doing the bidding of a terrifying shadow-demon to avoid being dragged to hell, of course). If an ordinary person were to decide to commit murder, this might well be the path they'd take. And, as our hero admits towards the end of the issue, it's as much a slippery slope as it would likely be for anyone; his confession of enjoying the act while feeling sick to his stomach chimes an unsettling note. Read Full Review

Theres an undeniably intimate connection between the reader and the page that makes Kill or be Killed as good as Criminal, The Fade Out or any of the other titles by Brubaker and Phillips. Dont miss the rest of this series and, if you dig it, make sure you grab trades of everything theyve done before. Read Full Review

Kill or Be Killed #2 is a solid issue, though a little lacking in the story development department. Pick it up if you enjoyed the first, and hopefully the next issue will show more forward momentum. Read Full Review

Thankfully, this is only number two, so theres one more issue for me to enjoy this mindful indulgence of violence and depression. But if issue four is more of the same, Ill probably just be bored. Read Full Review

Powerful and dark, but ultimately slightly ponderous to read sums up my take on issue #2 of Kill or be Killed. Perhaps the bar was set too high in the opening shot, or maybe this is a minor dip in what will prove to be one hell of a story. I can only hope it's the latter. Read Full Review

If Brubaker can make his characters transcend the well-worn archetypes they started as, this supernatural crime story could turn this series into something special. Read Full Review

xmusicsnobx

Jan 11, 2017

Just as good as the first. Maybe better. It's tugging at everything inside of me.

The Villain

Sep 07, 2016

Not as good as the outstanding number 1 issue but Ed Brubaker continues to stand out in this new title. This issue focuses more on the first life that Dylan took. The book provides some important backstory into Dylan's younger life including information about his dad and an old friend. This book seems to be taking its sweet time getting to present day but it seems to be working very well to this point.

Marvelrock

Sep 07, 2016

There isn't a lot of "action" in this issue, but the story is expertly told. The most impressive aspect of this issue/series to me so far is that the narration and internal dialogue of the main character is absolutely fantastic. It seems so real and so well thought out. While this issue definitely takes its time to build and develop the story and character(s), it's time very well spent and this issue never felt slow or boring in the slightest. This issue is an wonderful example of how a comic can still be great even when lacking a lot of "action."