As we learn more about the Island that the SAW members find themselves “imprisoned” on, tensions run deep with old grudges that won’t die. Paradise may surround these former special forces, but not everyone is ready to let the past die.
Fort Psycho #2 – Written By Matt Kindt – Art Brian Hurtt – Colors By Bill Crabtree – Letters By Becca Carey – Edited By Sierra Hahn – Published By Oni Press
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
Jason starts to get used to his new home, but the thoughts of getting revenge on Keefer still plague his thoughts. The betrayals and lies are still fresh wounds to him, and even if it means expulsion from paradise, Jason is willing to risk it all. Others are not so willing and try to convince him that he should just let it go. But there are other voices that are just as loudly saying he should go for revenge. To make matters even more complicated, there are some love triangles to complicate situations even further. Will Jason let sleeping dogs lay? Or will he give in to his hatred of Keefer and need for revenge?
WRITING:
This issue further explains why revenge is on the mind of the newest resident of the Island. Matt Kindt does a great job of showing us more reasons that Jason wants to get his hands on Keefer. Kindt makes the decision of not revealing the whereabouts of Keefer just yet to build suspense. But the hunt for his location dominates Jason’s day to day life. This obsession could appear to be unhealthy, yet it never seems to truly get in the way. On the other hand, Kindt’s decision to introduce us to the love triangle between Jason, Winter, and Method gives another layer to the overall story. The intrigue of Jason’s mission and reason for being captured is put on the back burner but is nodded to in the closing pages of this issue. Kindt does an incredible job of building suspense and adding enough red herrings and flashbacks to keep the reader busy throughout the issue.
ARTWORK:
The artwork adds some more layers to the story and gives the reader a front row seat to all the happenings. Brian Hurtt captures the Island in all its beauty and grandeur, well still showing that there is something bubbling under the surface. The character designs capture the former teammates personalities and shed more light and mystery on what some of them may be hiding. These subtle cues make the reader pay attention to the details and seek out any easter eggs they can find. Bill Crabtree’s colors make the world look vibrant and beautiful. Which makes it much more impactful when he uses darker colors to show shadowy dealings. The art team delivers on every front and makes the story look even more amazing page after page.
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Final Thoughts:
Fort Psycho #2 deepens the series’ mystery with simmering tension, tangled loyalties, and Jason’s relentless pursuit of revenge. Matt Kindt keeps the suspense sharp, while Brian Hurtt and Bill Crabtree make the island’s beauty feel increasingly uneasy. This compelling second issue raises the stakes and leaves plenty of reasons to return for the next issue.
FINAL GRADE: 9.6/10
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