Irredeemable, Vol. 2 (Irredeemable #2; issues 5-8)
Legendary comic writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) takes superhero comics to the next level asking the question, “What if the world’s greatest superhero decided to become the world’s greatest super-villain?”A comic book industry events continues: volume two of the new original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world's...more
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
March 23rd 2010
by BOOM! Studios
(first published March 2nd 2010)
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
951)
Ya no hay vuelta atrás.
En este segundo volumen aparecen las razones por las cuales el Plutoniano se ha vuelto contra la humanidad que juró proteger, y debemos juzgar si sus razones son atendibles o no.
Un comic duro de leer, incómodo y hasta desagradable por lo jugado de su premisa, especialmente cuando reconoces los pilares del mito de Superman pervertidos, mas no por malicia imberbe, sino por resaltar su grandeza, justamente, a través de la oposición.
Muy recomendado si eres lector iniciado. Muy...more
En este segundo volumen aparecen las razones por las cuales el Plutoniano se ha vuelto contra la humanidad que juró proteger, y debemos juzgar si sus razones son atendibles o no.
Un comic duro de leer, incómodo y hasta desagradable por lo jugado de su premisa, especialmente cuando reconoces los pilares del mito de Superman pervertidos, mas no por malicia imberbe, sino por resaltar su grandeza, justamente, a través de la oposición.
Muy recomendado si eres lector iniciado. Muy...more
Entitled. It's a word that gets thrown around a lot and seems to mean something different to each person who uses it. In a world where an impervious, ultra-powerful hero has the capability of hearing and responding to every cry for help, it might mean that we are each entitled to a response from that hero in every instance. At least, that's the way it feels to the Plutonian: constant, never ending, thankless demands for his help.
The further I read in this series, the more I appreciate the metaph...more
The further I read in this series, the more I appreciate the metaph...more
This was a bit better than the first collection, although it still feels like it's holding back to me. This collection introduced a character that is very self-aware of the status of black characters in comic books (noting the commonality of black characters with electrical powers--e.g. Static, Jakeem Thunder, Black Lightning, etc.). While I appreciate the introduction of the character, I wonder if Waid realizes that by introducing him so late in the game, and by making his power seem to be a bi...more
As Plutonian continues his nightmarish campaign of terror against those he was sworn to protect like a vengeful Old Testament God made real, his former teammates in Paradigm scramble to find Plutonian’s arch enemy Modeus in an effort to counteract his reign of terror. But to do so is to enter Plutonian’s Citadel, a dark and lonely place forged of blackest hate...
I love Irredeemable’s story concept - Superman-type snaps after the pressure of years of being responsible for everyone becomes too mu...more
I love Irredeemable’s story concept - Superman-type snaps after the pressure of years of being responsible for everyone becomes too mu...more
We've gone too far now to look back. Whether you would like to admit it or not, comic books are no longer a childish and immature fad read primarily by adolescent boys who worship violence and stare at rocket-breasted women in scantily clad outfits. Comic books are a very real and legitimate art form. Both in their aesthetic and in their writing. You can try very hard to argue the opposite, but, at the end of that argument, I don't see you winning the debate. There are too many instances of lite...more
This volume is better than the first volume, but still not quite a five star. Of all of the ongoings I'm reading in singles or trades currently being published, after the first eight issues this has been the most exciting. Usually I would never spend 17$ on a four issue trade, but it's an indie publisher and more importantly addictive as hell. I'm doing everything I can not to buy up the next three volumes along with the first volume of Incorruptible tomorrow. All of the foreshadowing, hints, an...more
The manager at my local comic book haunt recommended this title a year back, as he knows my particular tastes. But as the comic book/graphic novel aficionado has to quickly filter out the crap from the true worthy gems, I passed on Waid and Krause’s superhero-fallen-from-grace concept. So it wasn’t until this past month at Comic-Con down in glorious sunny San Diego when I passed the two at the Boom! Studios booth that I finally decided to pick it up the first two olumes. And I even got them sign...more
I am hooked on this series that centres around the mightiest superhero who suddenly turns to the dark side and becomes the most evil super villain. We start out by meeting the last living member of The Plutonium's former superhero group, The Volt and a flashback to his joining of the group. This book heavily focuses on the group members as they regroup, try to locate The Plutonium and figure a way to bring him down. The dynamics between them and the individual personalities all take shape. There...more
After the vagueness and general evil of volume one, volume two takes a step back from the action and focuses instead on the "why." I'm torn, because this is both exactly what I asked for while reading the first one and still somehow not what I wanted. I don't find myself really all that concerned with the characters and their plight, and I think that's where this one is losing me. Now that the plot has cemented itself and is as compelling as it is (I don't want this to turn into a negative revie...more
This volume of Irredeemable focuses more on The Paradigm, the group that The Plutonian belonged to at one point. The remaining members are trying to figure out how they can possibly get Plutonian back under control by looking into his past.
I believe in this volume we see the start of the incidents that pushed Plutonian over the edge. HIs guilt about the virus and his reaction to Samsara finding out definitely felt very catalysty to me.
It's interesting to see how Paradigm's group dynamic is shi...more
I believe in this volume we see the start of the incidents that pushed Plutonian over the edge. HIs guilt about the virus and his reaction to Samsara finding out definitely felt very catalysty to me.
It's interesting to see how Paradigm's group dynamic is shi...more
Continuing the story from the first volume, we get a little more back story as to why the Plutonian has gone all Dark Phoenix on us and it's refreshing (though not surprising, given how good of a writer Mark Waid is) to learn that it's not the result of some comic book-y contrivance like an alien possession or something, but rather something much more human and grounded.
I remain underwhelmed by the artwork, but the story is picking up a little bit. The emotional heft that was a little lacking i...more
I remain underwhelmed by the artwork, but the story is picking up a little bit. The emotional heft that was a little lacking i...more
In this collection, Mark Waid gives us a few more pieces of the puzzle surrounding the Plutonian and his becoming Evil, but as is often the way of things, the answers we get only bring about MORE questions.
There only being 4 issues collected in this book naturally makes this a quick read, and I think the book's pacing is also a bit faster this time around. Since there's a bit more happening, I was more interested to seek out subsequent volumes than I was at the end of Irredeemable, Volume 1. Sti...more
There only being 4 issues collected in this book naturally makes this a quick read, and I think the book's pacing is also a bit faster this time around. Since there's a bit more happening, I was more interested to seek out subsequent volumes than I was at the end of Irredeemable, Volume 1. Sti...more
I'm giving up on Irredeemable.
It still shows bits of promise, when it explores what tipped the Plutonian over the edge. Those pages are gripping but few and far between. The rest of the time it sticks too close to the tired Marvel/DC superhero formula. Far too much Superman and not nearly enough The Boys. Villainous plans are nonsensical, plot 'twists' are convenient and contrived, and with few exceptions, character motivations are simple and uniform.
Waid is also trying much too hard to maintain...more
It still shows bits of promise, when it explores what tipped the Plutonian over the edge. Those pages are gripping but few and far between. The rest of the time it sticks too close to the tired Marvel/DC superhero formula. Far too much Superman and not nearly enough The Boys. Villainous plans are nonsensical, plot 'twists' are convenient and contrived, and with few exceptions, character motivations are simple and uniform.
Waid is also trying much too hard to maintain...more
The Irredeemable story by Mark Waid & Peter Krause rumbles along in this trade paperback as the heroes situation is more dire than ever. The breakdown suffered by The Plutonian is put into context to make him something of a sympathetic character. That veneer of nastiness, of pointless superhero decadence, keeps me from caring much or fully engaging in the story. The story has a high level of professionalism and is clever in places, but the nihilism is off putting for me.
But the covers by Gen...more
But the covers by Gen...more
Question: What do you do when the world’s greatest superhero becomes the world’s greatest super-villain?
Answer: Does anything happen at all?
According to the second volume of IRREDEEMABLE, Mark Waid’s post-apocalyptic, hero-gone-bad series (the brother series of Waid’s INCORRUPTIBLE), apparently, nothing at all really happens.
First, nonplussed readers of the first volume of this series are truly encouraged to revisit it before continuing the monthly exploits of the world’s greatest hero (Think of...more
Answer: Does anything happen at all?
According to the second volume of IRREDEEMABLE, Mark Waid’s post-apocalyptic, hero-gone-bad series (the brother series of Waid’s INCORRUPTIBLE), apparently, nothing at all really happens.
First, nonplussed readers of the first volume of this series are truly encouraged to revisit it before continuing the monthly exploits of the world’s greatest hero (Think of...more
liked it, but starting to worry re: "humanizing" plutonium, i.e. he's not just a complete evil bad ass, I get that the story had to go in this direction after the first volume (I mean how much of him just being terrible can you do, if it's a situation like that it's a self contained one volume story)...Interesting to have him meet at "counter part" who beats him up. However, SPOILER ALERT I do have an issue with the dude (forgot his name) who beat up Plutonium letting him essentially go. I mean...more
Apr 13, 2011
Patrick
added it
The action continues to heat up in this second installment of Irredeemable, loaned to me by friend. Not as many chillingly shocking moments, but the childhood virus is a satisfying standout. Looks like all the Plutonian ever really wanted was a "Fortress of Solitude" to block out the constantly pressing and berating bold, fresh steaming piles of humanity. Goes a long way in answering what happens to the only man who can't shrug and say "I'm no Superman."
Volume 2 of Irredeemable is just as good as the 1st.
You get a little more back story, and the reason things went wrong become a bit clearer.
Plutonian's decent into madness slowly unfolds, and while you never feel he is justified, you start to feel for him. A little bit. Sorta.
The other characters are just as interesting. None of them are Good, or particularly Evil, either. Waid did an excellent making these superheroes seem quite human.
Highly recommended!
You get a little more back story, and the reason things went wrong become a bit clearer.
Plutonian's decent into madness slowly unfolds, and while you never feel he is justified, you start to feel for him. A little bit. Sorta.
The other characters are just as interesting. None of them are Good, or particularly Evil, either. Waid did an excellent making these superheroes seem quite human.
Highly recommended!
In the aftermath of last volume's destruction, things begin to change for the former team Paradigm. Taking a gamble to storm the stronghold of the Plutonian, secrets about his relationships with former teammates come to light. Meanwhile, surviving member Charybdis reveals not one, but two aces in the hole - and alters the game in a new way. A nice exploration of these new characters.
Mark Waid - writer
Peter Krause - artist
5/5 stars
In Volume 2 we see the events that led The Plutonion to turn his back on humanity, secrets from the Paradigm's past threaten to shatter the fragile group, and a surprising turn of events seems to signal a slim hope for an embattled world. More excellent stuff from Waid & Krause. Highly recommended.
Peter Krause - artist
5/5 stars
In Volume 2 we see the events that led The Plutonion to turn his back on humanity, secrets from the Paradigm's past threaten to shatter the fragile group, and a surprising turn of events seems to signal a slim hope for an embattled world. More excellent stuff from Waid & Krause. Highly recommended.
I really ended up liking this series, but I'll admit that I didn't like Irredeemable as much as Incorruptible -- the storylines were, at times, hard to follow, and I often lost track of characters. That being said, the artwork is AMAZING and the main storyline about the Plutonian is compelling. Both books are well worth the read.
I started this series after Tom Merritt on one of the TWIT shows stated this was the best series of the year. With this being only the 2nd issue, I don't have enough knowledge if this is correct or not, but what I can say is I'm enjoying it a great deal.
I just love the concept. I've always thought Superman was a boring superhero. His powers were too vast. However, flipped around the character becomes far more interesting. How does one fight evil. What drives someone to do the things they do. Ca...more
I just love the concept. I've always thought Superman was a boring superhero. His powers were too vast. However, flipped around the character becomes far more interesting. How does one fight evil. What drives someone to do the things they do. Ca...more
This is the best of the grimdark "Heroes aren't always Heroic" riff that guys like Millar and Ennis love writing. Civil War's epic and "The Boys" is funny and Kick-ass is what it claims, but Irredeemable is the only one that just tells the goddamn story. Feels a lot like the first few arcs of "Invincible" by Robert Kirkman. And thanks, Mark Waid, for my first "OH SHIT!" moment of the year.
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Mark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.
More about Mark Waid...
Share This Book
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »

Loading...
view all 6 comments


















