Hunting monsters is a rewarding calling, but it doesn’t exactly pay well (or, really, at all). Sam and Dean are just about broke when Dean hits on the idea of raising funds the old-fashioned way — by gambling what little cash they have at a casino. After settling in to see if his brother can manage to lose gracefully, Sam makes a new friend at the bar. Strangely enough, this sympathetic siren seems to have an uncanny ability to change the brothers’ fortunes for the better — or possibly for the very worst! Supernatural #2 is an excellent second issue that again you can pick up and just enjoy on its own.
I’ve never really been into Supernatural. I haven’t watched an episode and can’t think of any comics I had previously read before this series. My only real interaction is just seeing the massive fandom online. So, I went into the first issue of the series knowing very little but came out enjoying it. And now with Supernatural #2, I’m starting to become a fan. Written by Greg Pak, the second issue does what the first does so well, allows you to just pick it up and enjoy it. The comics, so far, have given just enough to understand the story, creating one and done reading experiences that seem so few in comics today. You can pick up the first issue and just enjoy it. You can pick up the second and just enjoy it. You don’t need to know about the tv show, previous issues, or left with a cliffhanger as to what comes next. They’re self-contained issues and that alone makes it stand out.
But, Pak makes sure the comics are fun. The two brothers in Vegas come across some otherworldly shenanigans and get somewhat involved. It all is easy to follow, deals with no mythology, and has the charm of the debut issue. It’s the type of comic you can just enjoy on its own.
The art consists of a team and that isn’t noticeable. Pasquale Qualano, Alessandro Ranaldi, Vincenzo Federici, and Eder Messias all provide art with Ellie Wright on color and Jeff Eckleberry on lettering. It wasn’t until after I read it looking at the credits did I find out four different artists handled the issue. The art is good. The characters look like the actors and the casino they’re in comes off as one without being overcrowded and overdone. It keeps things simple visually.
Supernatural #2 is a fun comic. It keeps things focused and simple, sticking to a straightforward story and not getting distracted by some great mythology. It continues an excellent introduction to these characters and world and slowly making me a fan of it all.
Story: Greg Pak Art: Pasquale Qualano, Alessandro Ranaldi, Vincenzo Federici, Eder Messias
Color: Ellie Wright Letterer: Jeff Eckleberry
Story: 8.5 Art: 7.95 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy
Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
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