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Midnighter and Apollo
Midnighter and Apollo (2016-2017) #2
Midnighter’s got Henry Bendix in his hands at last-but will he have to let him go in order to join Apollo’s battle against the deadly Mawzir?
24 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2016
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November 3, 2016
Not quite as good as the first issue, but still interesting. I could have used more Midnighter and Apollo alone time, but that's neither here nor there.
February 14, 2018
Sets strong stakes for the story while giving us a better understanding who both men are and what they mean to each other.
November 9, 2016
4.5 stars on Prism Book Alliance®
One of the best things about this kind of graphic novel story is the over the top melodramatic ways of the villain. In this case, Bendix. Everything is either the best that ever existed in the history of existence, or the worst of the most horrible awful thing you could ever imagine forever and ever.
Normally, you’d have a “hero” as the other half to balance the scales but here, in Midnighter, we have more of an anti-hero who is forced into behaving as a hero in order to save someone’s life. A very important someone. Course, he works his way through this challenge in his own way, therefore partially maintaining his anti-hero bonafides.
This takes an unexpected turn in a just as unexpected way. I mean, we’re talking somewhat philosophical and mythical, even mystical if ya wanna go there. Interestingly, and in demonstration of good storytelling skills, the characters and their emotions remain the foci. Definitely more so than the first issue in this new series.
Me likey.
Gregorio, you intrigue me. I’m curious and I want to know more about you. The way you interact with Midnighter, especially regarding Apollo… it was a well placed slowing down of the action and worked to set up the next scenes.
The price is memory. Forget your lover and the wound will fill.
Ah, the melodrama of an awesomely gross netherworld sentient giant worm. ;)
The coloring feels muted, toned down, and it fits the tone for the ground covered in this part of the story.
This issue is a bit shorter than the first (at least it feels that way) and it would have benefitted from a few more panels to fill in some small gaps. That ending panel, though… ~ pumps fist ~
I had no idea where this was going after issue #1 and I’m liking the chosen path.
I can’t wait for issue #3, coming in December. I’m hooked.
One of the best things about this kind of graphic novel story is the over the top melodramatic ways of the villain. In this case, Bendix. Everything is either the best that ever existed in the history of existence, or the worst of the most horrible awful thing you could ever imagine forever and ever.
Normally, you’d have a “hero” as the other half to balance the scales but here, in Midnighter, we have more of an anti-hero who is forced into behaving as a hero in order to save someone’s life. A very important someone. Course, he works his way through this challenge in his own way, therefore partially maintaining his anti-hero bonafides.
This takes an unexpected turn in a just as unexpected way. I mean, we’re talking somewhat philosophical and mythical, even mystical if ya wanna go there. Interestingly, and in demonstration of good storytelling skills, the characters and their emotions remain the foci. Definitely more so than the first issue in this new series.
Me likey.
Gregorio, you intrigue me. I’m curious and I want to know more about you. The way you interact with Midnighter, especially regarding Apollo… it was a well placed slowing down of the action and worked to set up the next scenes.
The price is memory. Forget your lover and the wound will fill.
Ah, the melodrama of an awesomely gross netherworld sentient giant worm. ;)
The coloring feels muted, toned down, and it fits the tone for the ground covered in this part of the story.
This issue is a bit shorter than the first (at least it feels that way) and it would have benefitted from a few more panels to fill in some small gaps. That ending panel, though… ~ pumps fist ~
I had no idea where this was going after issue #1 and I’m liking the chosen path.
I can’t wait for issue #3, coming in December. I’m hooked.
November 5, 2016
I am a self-confessed newbie to Midnighter and Apollo, so wrapping my head around what's going on is particularly hard. Having said that, I'm getting there. Midnighter is a dark Batman; he was created to be all about violence and fighting, which is completely at odds with the person he is, who seems to be kind, loving and passionate. Issue #2 finds him searching for a way to save his partner Apollo, through some very comic-book-y means. It's not action-packed like the pilot, this one's all about discovering where Apollo's soul has ended up. Turns out Apollo was attacked by some pretty freaky looking machine-thing between issue #1 and this one, and now he's lost in some kind of limbo. It's kinda like reading a Thor comic, but with less badly drawn caricatures (I'm generalising, yes), and a lot more heart.
Midnighter meets up with a Doctor Strange-like character called Extrano, who has seriously piqued my interest and I'd like for us to meet him again in the series. Extrano uses his mystical powers to find Apollo, but his discovery is less than ideal. But, nothing gets Midnighter down. We end with him being all gung-ho about rescuing Apollo, so that's a good thing, I guess.
Even though I don't get much of what is happening, or who the side characters are, the gist of it is pretty clear-cut, and the basic premise easy to get behind. I feel like the comics are way too short, to be honest. Wish they were longer so they'd have a little more substance. But fun all the same. I'm really looking forward to reading more of this crazy series. Who knows, it might begin to make sense after some time.
Midnighter meets up with a Doctor Strange-like character called Extrano, who has seriously piqued my interest and I'd like for us to meet him again in the series. Extrano uses his mystical powers to find Apollo, but his discovery is less than ideal. But, nothing gets Midnighter down. We end with him being all gung-ho about rescuing Apollo, so that's a good thing, I guess.
Even though I don't get much of what is happening, or who the side characters are, the gist of it is pretty clear-cut, and the basic premise easy to get behind. I feel like the comics are way too short, to be honest. Wish they were longer so they'd have a little more substance. But fun all the same. I'm really looking forward to reading more of this crazy series. Who knows, it might begin to make sense after some time.
November 5, 2016
First i have a confession to make.The first frame in the comic was just Midnighter face.For a split second judging the anguish on his face i thought i was looking at Batman.Which is a helluva compliment to Midnighter.As for the story Apollo falls in this one but Midnighter refuses to let him go and by stories end is headed in the darkest depths of Hell to bring him back.
November 24, 2016
I haven't read alot of the midnighter, but I must say this was pretty good. Probably one of the better midnighter books I've read. Tons of action throughout and solid story telling. Good artwork on top.of that.
I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher. .
I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher. .
December 18, 2016
Great series and probably one of my picks for 2016. This series is gritty and the writing is top notch, artwork is brilliant. Never even knew Midnighter existed until this run and this conclusion leaves things in a fire situation.
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