Monster Planet #2
Recap
Having formed and uneasy alliance with the vampire lord, Xavier Drake, and the monsters that follow him, Blair Spencer and her human team prepare to escort them to their base where they can use Drake's blood to create a cure for the virus. But an unexpected attack by Blood Hunters destroys their transport leaving them stranded in Chicago and hundreds of miles from their destination. With the clock ticking Blair and Xavier must figure out a way to bring their teams together in order survive both the blood thirsty creatures created by the virus, and a new enemy that may be more even more deadly.
Review
After an explosive first issue, Monster Planet #2 wastes no time in picking up right where we left off for yet another deadly action-packed issue filled with twists and turns.
Let’s just get right to it, because Monster Planet #2 is a book that is tons of fun. Is it the most intricate and in-depth story out on shelves? Definitely not. But it’s a hell of a good time that knows how to keep you entertained with its rapid pace.
There are elements of the post apocalyptic genre mixed with more straightforward action-horror that helps to build the world within Monster Planet. It’s a strangely interesting cast of characters that you end up worrying about, but the story does just enough to pull you into their situation in a meaningful way. Monster Planet #2 is certainly not lacking on any action, with the majority of the pages filled with the human’s and monster’s deadly fight against the virus ridden creatures. While this might come at the cost of some character development, it allows the visuals to really shine.
The panel layout can get a bit hectic in the fight sequences, but everything remains cohesive so it is enjoyable. I know this sounds like a weird complaint in such a violent book, but I was kind of hoping for a bit more of a gruesome creature that our characters would be fighting against. The reptilian style creatures we have are scary in a classic creature-feature way, but I would love to see a bit more horror come through in those that are carrying the virus.
If there is one thing Zenescope definitely does right, it’s keep Taylor Esposito on letters. Monster Planet reads better because of his contributions, helping to guide us as readers through the chaotic action sequences with ease and showing the true importance of quality lettering. This is something that shouldn’t go overlooked especially in a book such as this.
Overall, Monster Planet #2 succeeds where it needs to, resulting in a continuation that is simply a lot of fun. It has the potential for some dramatic developments if executed effectively and I’ll certainly be sticking around to see for myself after that cliffhanger reveal!
Final Thoughts
After an explosive first issue, Monster Planet #2 wastes no time in picking up right where we left off for yet another deadly action-packed issue filled with twists and turns.
Monster Planet #2: Shot to $#!&
- Writing - 8/108/10
- Storyline - 9/109/10
- Art - 9/109/10
- Color - 9/109/10
- Cover Art - 8.5/108.5/10