MINOTAUR #2 (IGNITION PRESS)

What secrets lie behind a camera’s lens?

Gloria Monday has been documenting abnormalities from the Singularity incident. A future that never comes has left behind. Gloria and her team seek to find answers before its too late!

MINOTAUR #2 By Simon Spurrier ,Michael Dowling, Sofie Dodgson  & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou(IGNITION PRESS) continues its’ imaginative tale.

Let’s take a look at what happens now.

MINOTAUR #2 By Simon Spurrier ,Michael Dowling, Sofie Dodgson  & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou(IGNITION PRESS)

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Spurrier opens with a tense conversation with Gloria and Rafael. The tone is frank as Gloria presses for answers. Rafael is more non-chalant in response. Readers watch as they don’t mix well until Gloria strikes a nerve. This moves Gloria’s monologue to reset in her search for more answers. The time with Dr. Banerjee opens up more insight while divulging a personal secret of Gloria’s.

This revelation is halted while another anomaly interrupts the talk. Seeing the monstrous creature appear gives more weight to Gloria’s work. Spurrier works the fractures of elements into a longer talk with Dr. Banerjee. While keeping close to the vest, he makes some headway in connecting with Gloria. The dialogue is more blunt in delivery than previously. This time becomes more complicated with Koch and Bull’s antics. Their actions speed into a hasty finish, The aura of mystery continues to expand but unclear of the final placement.

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Dowling & Dodgson throw some unique looks into the saga, The introduction of Rafael is a show stealer via full shot. It teases the frustration mounting inside Gloria as she asks questions. Rafael’s carefree answers craft some notable drama before shifting gears. A fantastic two page spread welcomes readers into a restless dream state. This ushers Gloria back on her pursuit with an easier path.

Readers watch as the scenes with Dr. Banerjee slowly build up events for a larger payback. Both keep a cold expression as they roll out their conversation. A half panel begins a personal revelation for Gloria. Her facial look after steers the conversation into new territory. An impressive full shot shows one anomaly that raises some questions. It evokes a strong two page spread of grids to focus on the detailed talk. This moves events into its’ close. The final panel cements more danger in waiting while letting readers process what just unfolded.

FINAL GRADE: 8.4

Gloria’s search for outbreaks leads into a personal revelation in this intense series. Spurrier crafts an uneasy feel from start to finish. Dowling & Dodgson keeps the chess matches in focus while the drama unfolds. A thought-provoking read that locks readers in for the ride.

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