WHITE SKY #2 (IMAGE COMICS)
David has been taken by some outlaws, while Violet is left by herself. As they both learn about this messed up landscape the focus on survival becomes greater. Can they find one another and survive together?
White Sky #2 – Written By William Harms – Art By JP Mavinga - Colors By Lee Loughridge – Letters By Ed Dukeshire - Published By Image Comics
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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
STORY OVERVIEW:
David has been taken to Pleasanton as a captor of the outlaws that took him hostage. This separated him from his daughter Violet and all he can think about is her wellbeing even though his future is uncertain. Meanwhile, Violet started to follow the voice she is hearing in her head. The voice leads her away from danger, including getting her away from a ghost. In the tunnel she discovers the bodies of people hanging up like they were in a butcher shop, which terrifies her. But then she finds who was talking to her as she unties Walter. But before she can find out more about him, they have to run from the same people that took her father. Walter does reveal they are cannibals and this worries Violet even more.
WRITING:
This issue reveals more about the world we find ourselves in, while still holding back some things to be revealed later. William Harms shows us the mental peril David and Violet find themselves in, well at the same time revealing more about this ghost-infected world. The introduction to Walter adds more to the story, well also adding another level of mystery for what’s actually going on. Harms also portrays the outlaws as barbarians and furthers that with the fact that they are cannibals by choice. This shows that the ghosts are not the only monsters in this world.
ARTWORK:
The artwork featured in this issue effectively showcases the distinctive qualities of the depicted world while highlighting impressive character designs. JP Mavinga presents an innovative interpretation of an apocalyptic landscape that clearly reflects its challenging history, successfully conveying the atmosphere and emotional depth of the setting. Mavinga's talent is especially evident in the design of the ghosts, which are rendered with remarkable creativity. Additionally, Lee Loughridge's thoughtful color selections further enhance the immersive quality of the narrative, enabling readers to engage fully with the story's environment.
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Final Thoughts:
White Sky #2 does a great job of following up the groundwork that issue one set up. The additional things we find out about the world, build it up more, well adding some more horror to the story as well. The threat of the ghosts are only matched by the outlaws and their cannibalistic ways. As the mysteries are unraveled and new ones appear, they will surely keep the reader in suspense and hooked. Grab a copy of this issue at the LCS and see what all the hypes about.
FINAL GRADE: 9/10
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