CORPSE KNIGHT #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
As Foy deals with what her father has become, she must figure out what makes him tick, well keeping him safe from himself and others. Her only hope is to find Joan of Arc and pray she can save her dad. However, the road to this savior is going to be trying and hard.
Corpse Knight #2 - Written By Michael Chaves - Art By Matthew Roberts - Colors By Rico Renzi - Published By Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics
Credit: Skybound Entertainment/Image Comics
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
After the death and miraculous resurrection of her father, Foy can’t help but realize something is different about her beloved father. However, she knows that if she can make it to Joan of Arc all will be good and she can cure whatever is wrong with him…or so she prays. After running into a traveling merchant, she learns where Joan of Arc’s army is. But unfortunately, the quickest way there would take her and her father through the Forest of Rambouillet, which is believed to be the evilest place in all of France. As they travel through the forest they get attacked and separated by these supernatural beasts. But we learn that the real dangerous beast is the Knight she calls father.
WRITING:
This issue plays out quite a bit differently from the first issue, for better and worse. Michael Chaves builds on the lore of the Corpse Knight and the bond with his daughter Foy. This bond gets weird due to the Knight’s affliction but is completely relatable due to the closeness with his daughter. This bond brings familiarity and a certain amount of relatability to the story. The action and violence are a plus and are a staple of the series already. Chaves makes the fight scenes exciting and with the right amount of gore.
However, a big detraction of this issue is it feels a bit confusing at times. For example, after the duo is attacked by beasts they are separated. It looks like Foy is just knocked down a hill but then ends up in a completely different area where she finds the missing boy. The logic of the distance doesn’t make sense and can only truly be explained as being plot armor to find the boy and not make her a witness to her father’s actions. It’s not a massive problem, but one of note that will make me pay more attention to this in the future.
ARTWORK:
The artwork vividly brings this world to life. Matthew Roberts delivers strong visual design, with distinctive character work that gives each figure a clear identity. Rico Renzi’s hauntingly beautiful colors shape the story’s eerie atmosphere and add to its unsettling charm. The fight scenes are especially effective, capturing the full brutality of the action. Overall, the visuals elevate the story and pull the reader deeper into its world.
CHECK OUT MY REVIEW OF CORPSE KNIGHT #1
Final Thoughts:
Corpse Knight #2 delivers some hauntingly beautiful art and some brutal action sequences. The story also packs quite a bit of heart, and this makes it relatable. There is a bit of confusion in this issue, along with some plot armor. These are minor nuisances but still worth keeping an eye on going forward with the series. This is a solid read and if you’re looking for an action-packed fantasy drama, look no further than Corpse Knight when you are at the shop this week.
FINAL GRADE: 8/10
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