Swan Songs #2

Swan Songs #2 is not only my favorite issue of the week, its my favorite issue of any book this year. It takes you through every emotion possible and like the best books, it stays with you long after you finish reading it. Its superb and highly recommended. Read Full Review

Swan Songs continues to stun in a second installment drawn by the inimitable Caspar Wijngaard depicting the end of a marriage. Read Full Review

Love and anger are truly human emotions and everyone will no doubt have gone through them at some point in their life, we've all been in love one way or another and we've all been broken up with, but to be able to analyze it and then distill it down into a piece of art such as this is a completely new level of letting go, and it gives me true hope that surviving this heartbreak is possible. Read Full Review

If you're a fan of relationship drama, comics, and deep feelings, you'll love Swan Songs #2. This beautiful and tragic story comes to life in a way only comics can. Read Full Review

If you though you hated your ex, imagine having the chance to cut off his head or blast her to smithereens for all eternity. The creative team masterfully depicts the conflicting emotions of courtship, marriage and divorce in a memorable way. Read Full Review

In this mix of perspectives and portrayals, Swan Songs urges us to think about the invisible threads that weave our relationships and the delicate nature of even the strongest connections. As we follow John and Eileen's journey, we are taken into a world where memories, views, and conflicts come together like a haunting melody, a tribute to the emotions that make us human. Read Full Review

Wijngaards art is one of the only saving graces of the issue. The visuals are lively, beautifully detailed and convey a level of emotion that I wish the story deserved. Read Full Review

Jawsh

Aug 17, 2023

Fantastic art, fantastic story. loved it

ResearchReader

Aug 17, 2023

A funny concept tackling a very depressing topic. The art is wonderful, just perfect for the feel. Both characters are flawed and their issues were actually quite easy to resolve, but instead they choose to 'end' it. They both could clearly reconcile but choose not to. There is a lot of conversations you could have about this book, a lot of themes to go over, and a weird mix of sadness and something else... maybe contemplation? Very few comics now-a-days would lead to a lot of conversation. This one can do that.

DDJamesB

Aug 24, 2023

It's pretty profound in a way. Different yet the plot is relatable and a sure at the same time.