As Godzilla attacks Japan he not only leaves a path of destruction, but also a trail of mutated legions. But this was not only predicted but expected to happen. As Dr. Morrison gets questioned about her role in what played out, we get more flashbacks showing how the horror truly began.
The Horror of Godzilla #2 – Written By Ethan S. Parker & Griffin Sheridan – Art By Tristan Jones & Raffaele Ienco – Colors By Josh Burcham - Letters By Tom Napolitano - Edited By Jake Williams -Published By IDW Publishing
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
WRITING:
This issue reveals more about how the events leading up to Godzilla attacking shaped the destruction that is playing out. Ethan S. Parker & Griffin Sheridan are taking the time to explain the readers through how the Kai-Sei Era started and came about. The backstory is very layered and intricate and the slow roll out helps with the mystery and suspense that has been unfolding in these first two issues. That pacing and how the reveals are building really make the reader want to get to the next mystery to unravel. The action scenes remind us that we are still in the Godzilla universe and break up the intrigue that the story is laying out.
ARTWORK:
The artwork in this issue is fantastic and really puts the reader right in the middle of all that is going on. Tristan Jones & Raffaele Ienco do an awesome job of taking this horror-based story and adding some really cool revolutionary artwork to it. The backgrounds and characters feel real and make this world feel as real as the one we live in. But the real all-star is the Godzilla attack art, which is in black and white with green splashes. These highly detailed scenes really put the horror of this story in a great perspective. The green highlights added by Josh Burcham really make these scenes pop out. With the normal color scheme of the rest of the book adding to the realism of the art.
Check Out My Review of THE HORROR OF GODZILLA #1
Final Thoughts:
The Horror of Godzilla #2 is a solid follow-up that moves this unconventional origin story forward. However, the gap between issues dampened the series’ momentum and made it harder to reconnect with the story. Rereading the first issue and finishing this one brought it back into focus, but I still didn’t feel the same excitement I had after the debut. I enjoyed this issue and look forward to the next, though I wish my enthusiasm for the series were as strong as before.
FINAL GRADE: 7.5/10
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