DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL II #2 (DC COMICS)
The House Of El attacked!
Queen Diana and the Amazonians have no answers for the sickness fallen on Princess Zala. Once the events move back to the Kingdom Of Metropolis, someone emerges with ulterior motives all there own.
DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL II #2 by Tom Taylor, Otto Schmidt, Arif Prianto & Wes Abbott (DC Comics) continues the fantasy Elseworlds story.
Let’s take a deeper dive into the latest.
DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL II #1 by Tom Taylor, Otto Schmidt, Arif Prianto & Wes Abbott (DC Comics)
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Taylor spins a tangled web of deceit with this chapter. Seeing the House of El weakened by Princess Zala shakes up the alliances of the Kingdoms. The writing shows how mysterious this attack is and rolls into a blame game. The addition of Arthur Curry into the scene disrupts the investigation to introduce a new threat. Readers see how Black Manta is controlling the underwater residents and Curry’s plan to stop him.
Once events shift back to the House of El, the mood becomes tense as no answers lie in sight. This causes tension between house to new heights. The situation becomes worse as a vested party watches all unfolding. It creates more doubt and a foundation of lies. Taylor throws in a small time jump to show where events lie with a new leader filling in for House El. This sparks outrage when Diana and the Amazonians come to Metropolis. What rage filling the streets, it doesn’t take much to make events explode. The aftermath works in someone’s favor as more pieces are taken off the board. It is scary to think this mastermind has only just begun their scheme for power.
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Schmidt & Prianto begin events with a full shot of Princess Zala being ran for help. The frantic look subsides to let Arthur Curry converse around other notable figures. The introduction to Black Manta stands out with the full page looks. Readers can easily see the evil they is capable of. Once back in the present, Curry’s face reveals the dread of not stopping Manta. It takes a backseat to the more pressing issue involving the House of El.
Panels show how Zala’s sickness is impacting rational thought. Seeing certain characters weigh in impacts the reactions. This moves events to a return to Metropolis where a half page shows someone lurking. It distracts enough for the dramatic return and subsequent time jump. At this stage, the residents are venting their frustration at some noteworthy visitors. Pages turn angry quick as explosive personalities ignite into orchestrated chaos. The wild visuals take readers into the secrets of one character and their power grab. This turns the closing pages into a complicated scene as a house crashes and burns. Solid work.
FINAL GRADE: 8.7
A shadowy figure begins to pull strings and attempts to collapse some kingdoms in the process. Taylor conducts a secretive look at trust and power with the with his writing. Schmidt & Prianto present the hostile relationship between houses with strong art. A unique tale that stands out from the rest.
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