And Then I Read: DOCTOR FATE #2

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Writer Paul Levitz and artist Sonny Liew are doing a great job of making fresh, fun super-hero comics in this title. Khalid Nassour is the reluctant recipient of the helmet of Fate, and spends much of this issue being harried and bullied by the helmet, the spirit of an ancient Egyptian priest, Nabu, who insists he’s just the right person to wear the magic helm he doesn’t want, and the evil spirit dogs of Bastet, who wants the helm and Khalid’s death. Reluctantly, Khalid takes on the power of Fate to save his father, and attempt to deal with the crashing plane seen on the cover. Meanwhile, Khalid’s girlfriend wants him to get back to his studies, and his mother could use some help and support, too. I like the art very much, it still reminds me of Ba and Moon, but that’s not a bad thing. Liew’s characters are wonderfully expressive and emotional, Khalid seems very vulnerable yet equally powerful when he must be. Even the page layouts and staging are appealing. This is quickly becoming my favorite DC comic.

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