NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH #2 (boom! Studios)
After Val and Bianca found the wounded Jill/Cassie in the secret tunnel that runs between the two communities, they start to compare notes on the person they thought they knew. As Yves tries to save her life, Val and Bianca try and unravel the mystery behind her shooting.
Neighborhood Watch #2 - Written By Sarah Gailey – Illustrated By Haining – Colors By Rebecca Nalty - Letters By Jodie Troutman – Edited By Elizabeth Brei - Published By BOOM! Studios
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
Val and Bianca rush Jill/Cassie to Yves who is the doctor at Open Arms. As Yves starts to save her, Val and Bianca enter a pact to help each other find out who shot her. Bianca returns to Willow Haven to search for clues at Jill’s house. She must wait for Jill’s husband to leave, but after he does, she starts searching. She finds some interesting things, but Erik returns home abruptly which cuts her search short. Meanwhile, Val talks with Cassie’s daughter and discovers that Cassie is Jill and it appears that she is running from her daughter’s father. However, Bianca finds something even more damning.
WRITING:
This issue really ramps up the mystery, well at the same time builds suspense with every clue we get. Sarah Gailey creates an atmosphere where at every revelation you think you know where the story is going, just for something else to happen which changes everything. This back and forth goes a long way in building suspense and keeping the reader engrossed with the story. Every clue that Gailey gives us in one direction, is directly followed by one from a different direction. This uncertainty gives the story a much-needed air of mystery and promises that this whodunit won’t be solved easily.
ARTWORK:
The artwork in this issue vividly brings the story to life and makes each moment easy to follow. Haining draws readers in with visuals that clearly distinguish the two communities while still connecting them through a cohesive style. Rebecca Nalty’s colors add even more impact, reinforcing the contrast between the communities and making every page stand out. Together, the art team delivers strong visuals that greatly enhance the reading experience.
Check Out MY REVIEW OF NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH #1
Final Thoughts:
Neighborhood Watch #2 really ramps up the whodunit mystery while shining light on some of what is going on. The pace at which things are being revealed keeps the reader in suspense and wanting more. By the end of the issue, we still aren’t any closer to knowing who is responsible, but we are surely anticipating the next issue. This is a great mystery story and is definitely worth picking up at the shop this week.
FINAL GRADE: 9/10
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