Radiant Black #2

Radiant Black #2 builds upon the first issue, featuring challenges both personal and superhuman for its fledgling hero. With hints of more conflict between Nathan's civilian and superhero lives in future issues, I hope the creative team continues on this path they've set upon. Read Full Review

If you want something fresh, fun, real, and just genuinely enjoyable"this is it. Radiant Black is only two issues in and that is all I need to be invested. I have loved everything I have seen. Nathan Burnett is a relatable character in extraordinary circumstances and is easily rooted for. I cannot wait to see what is next! Read Full Review

Radiant Black continues to develop into a very good comic book series. I find most people like a good origin story and this is one I think lots of people will enjoy and even connect with. Nathan is a normal guy who can suddenly do extraordinary things and his journey towards heroism is turning into a fun and entertaining trip which I'm sure will have a few bumps along the way but I am 100% along for that ride. Read Full Review

"Radiant Black" #2 takes a good step towards an interesting new series. Read Full Review

A breathtaking issue that sets a strong tone for the series and wholly immerses readers into the story. Read Full Review

Radiant Black #2 is starting to find its footing as it really starts to build this new superhero. The blend of grounded elements with the superhero action feels pretty good here and the art and colors from Marcelo Costa look great. There are a few hiccups in the comic but nothing too bad. The story ends up being surprisingly wholesome and mature with the main character and shows there are great things in store for this series and its hero. Read Full Review

Costa delivers some great art throughout the issue. The characters look great and the fight between Nathan and the mystery man is well choreographed. There are some thrilling visual moments and I can't wait to see more of them. Read Full Review

The action is big, but it's the evolving and at times tense relationship between Nathan and his father that acts as the book's foundation, and as long as that balance is maintained, Radiant Black looks to be a winner month in and month out. Read Full Review

'Radiant Black' #2 continues Nathan's growth as a superhero with some familiar and enjoyable to read growing pains. The existence of someone else with similar powers provides some fantastic visuals as Nathan looks for answers. This may be all-too-familiar for longtime comic book fans who've seen these kinds of origin stories before but frankly, it's still very entertaining. 'Radian Black' is comfort food for the nerd soul.  Read Full Review

Most issues slow down in issue 2 cause readership problems as writers cram in backstory or plot threads, keeping it crisp, clear and simple adds more here than some five or ten-issue series have so far. Oh, and the answer always is more raisins. Read Full Review

Radiant Black #2 isn't bad at all. Unfortunately, Nathan is a bit of a depressing character. We see a bit of him coming out of that towards the end of the issue and hopefully that's part of what Higgins is going for. The comic is really well done, it's just a bit of a downer missing that escapist joy the spandex and flight brings. And maybe that's part of the point of it all. Read Full Review

Radiant Black is most alive when it's reveling in energy-soaked action and wordlessly conveying emotion. Unfortunately, most of the issue bluntly hammers its points across in flat ways in both story and art. But there are enough bright spots to keep Radiant Black from being a lost cause. Read Full Review

There is simply no reason for readers to return other than trust that the arc will take a turn for something more dramatic to what this book currently is: a young man who is completely giving in to all the authority figures in his life. Read Full Review

BigCliff

Jul 28, 2021

Another fun issue. My favorite moment in this is the conflict between Nathan & his father. I know all too well talking to my parents about getting a job while since my passion isn't paying the bills currently. It was real & so honest. Also love that it's another radiant person out there. I think Nathan & this mystery red ranger both have different abilities. Nate can fly and lift objects with his mind. The red one seems to be able to disassemble things? it wasn't very clear. But this issue pretty much continues what was set up/teased in #1. Can't wait to read more. Also shout out to Nathan's friend working at a movie rental store. His combinations sounded enticing.

axdn

Mar 22, 2021

It was a really engaged read, and I think this issue was heavy on settip up the chart of the series, can't wait to the next issue.

OldManComics

Dec 26, 2021

Great showdown between the two Radiants, I like the way this is going! I gotta say the covers are just freaking awesome.

the_comic_book_club

Mar 18, 2021

Radiant Black Issue: 2 “Better off Red” Publisher: @imagecomics Writer: @kyledhiggins Artist: @marcelocosta1977 Cover: Marcelo Costa Letterer: @highlanderxoxo Editor: @m_busuttil Following a night out in town catching up with his best friend, Nathan has found an alien artifact that gave him superpowers. However, he is not the only one that has obtained such power. There is another being using his newly obtained power for financial gain as he or she is going around the city robbing banks. After his eventful night, two police officers know who Nathan is and has seen his powers. Now they hope that he is not involved with the other and that he uses his powers to help the city. Additionally, Nathan’s personal life is st ill in turmoil as his debt continues to rise and his father turns up the heat on what he’s going to do with his life. In this issue, we see Nathan struggle with his new powers in this classic origin story. While this issue wasn’t action packed, we get treated to tremendous character development. Our new hero did have a brief battle with our unknown villain, but we did not get any answers that we were all looking for. I find it funny that Nathan’s dad is on his ass to make money in order to stay in his house. I find some similarities between Radiant Black and Spider-Man as they both are struggling to make it in their personal lives while also being a superhero. I guess with great power comes great responsibility. The artwork in this series is stellar and I absolutely love the design of our hero and villain. Hopefully the next issue picks up and I look forward to seeing where this goes. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5) Reviewed by: @mcruz2189 of The Comic Book Club of Instagram Follow: @the_comic_book_club on Instagram for more reviews! more

Ken b

Mar 17, 2021

How can a book go from so good to this bad! The first issue was great, good build up, climax and ending. The cliffhanger was great and I was so excited to buy this issue. This issue was bland, the fight scene with the other guy was dull. The ending was the most boring thing I’ve ever read in my life. How can you expect me to be excited for an issue 3 with the worse cliffhanger I’ve ever read in a comic. I don’t mind character development but I don’t care to read these mundane conversations throughout the whole book. This was the biggest waste of money. Issue two completely missed and I will never be buying this series again.