You Never Heard of Me Issue #2 Review
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“Okay. Let’s go. I can do this.”
And that’s how you start your day – with a little morning affirmation. At least, protagonist William seems all set to tackle a school day without major hiccups at the start of You Never Heard of Me Issue 2 by Iolanda Zanfardino and Eliza Romboli. If you recall, the previous issue ended with William inheriting his grandmother’s gift: the ability to see the best and worst moments of a person’s life with just a touch. It might sound magical, and awesome, but with big powers, come big problems.
Need a refresher? Read: ‘You Never Heard of Me’ Issue #1 Review
Issue #2 focuses on William’s attempts to keep a low profile at school and avoid using his seer-like powers. Unfortunately, avoiding accidental touches and the glimpses of futures they trigger, proves harder than expected. Despite his efforts, William ends up seeing a few futures he’d rather not and finds himself torn between helping others and minding his own business.
The dynamic, colorful artwork is perfect for the energetic high-school setting in this issue. Eliza Romboli makes William’s visions stand out in the comic book pages, splitting the ‘best’ moments in golden yellow hues, while the ‘worst’ moments are in glassy blue tones. The result is a visually stunning Pandora’s box that immerses readers in the most intimate aspects of a person’s life, from joyful highs to painful lows.
This edition of You Never Heard of Me introduces several new faces, including the spirited Allie, who stands up for her friends and, unlike William, thrives on getting involved in other people’s lives. She stubbornly inserts herself into William’s world, becoming his new friend and potentially pulling him into her circle, and maybe even her troubles.
In just a few pages of issue #2, Iolanda Zanfardino packs in a whirlwind of experiences, but the real highlight is William’s interactions with the fiery Allie. These two couldn’t be more different, yet they’re bonded by their big hearts and shared drive to help others. William’s the quieter, shy type, while Allie’s the bold, take-charge kind of person – perhaps just the kind of push he needs to step up and truly embrace his powers!
Catch up with ‘You Never Heard of Me‘ if you’re looking for a new fantasy series.
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