Colder #2 Review

Admittedly, I picked up the  first issue of this series to the amazing cover that it had. However, I was very pleasantly surprised with what I read so decided to pick up the second issue of this mini series. Once again I am very happy with my choices.

What I really liked about this issue was the fantastic chemistry between Reece and Declan. It was great to read, and I really do think that Reece is a great character; she is so easy to like. What was also great about their chemistry was that it also enabled us to get an insight into what  Declan is. Yes, there are still many questions that need answering, but we got some answers into what his past looks life after the events that made him what he is.

The flashes into a different reality were a highlight of the book for sure. It is still not clear how Declan can do this, and what exactly happens in this other reality, but it is fun to go along with for the time being. I am sure at some point everything will become a lot clearer.
We also got to see more of Nimble Jack, who is by far one of the coolest comic book characters to come out in the last few years. As I mentioned in my review of #1, he is a kind of Heath Ledger joker, but with added coolness on top. I have read other reviewers claiming he will become a cult figure in comics and to be honest I could not agree more. He is a truly great character.

The art once again in this issue was absolutely tremendous. I was slightly unsure at first while reading last months issue, but with each panel it grew more and more on me. This month it has become very clear just how amazing this book looks. The art really reached another level when the characters were in the other darker reality. 

You guys should really check this book out. The art, along with Nimble Jack, make this book worth checking out alone; never mind the story. However, there are a lot of awesome ideas in this that are also very fresh; which makes this book a joy to read. There are three issues left and I am sure each one will be as intriguing as the two that have come out.

Rating: 8 / 10

Colder #1 Review

I am going to be very honest here. I did not know anything about this series at all when I picked this issue up. I didn't even know that it was only a 5 issue mini series when I picked it up. However, what I did know was that this may be the best cover that I have ever seen in my life, and if I did not pick this up then I would never have been able to forgive myself.

Ok, so it has a cool cover, but what was the actual content of the book like? Well, let me tell you, I am very impressed with what I read. There is still a lot of mystery surrounding the events that made Declan into an mute ice man kind of figure, and how he is still alive 70 years after the event that made him what he is. Saying that, I think this issue gave us enough to actually care where it is going to go in the next four issues. A lot of mini series that leave you with more questions than answers fail at keeping  the readers interest, however I think this particular title succeeds nicely in making you want to stick around.

The introduction of one of the creepiest, most mysterious characters I have ever seen; Nimble Jack, is reason enough alone to pick up this issue. What makes him so great to read about is the art that accompanies his dialogue. In fact the art in the whole book is really something else. It really does have to be seen.

The introduction of Reece; the carer for Declan, was also pretty awesome. She seems like a genuine, interesting, likeable character that I am looking forward to reading more of. Especially seeing as Declan has finally come out of the state that he was in. The frames with those two involved in may be worth the price of admission alone for the next issue.

Yes, this book was a very nice little read. There is no question about that. However, it does have some pretty basic faults. I did not like the location of the prison that Nimble Jack sneaked into in the modern day. The prisoner had a window that led right onto a busy street. Really? That seemed really unrealistic. I was also not a fan of the way the female police officer was written. When she was in Reece's  apartment, I really believed for a few panels that she was attempting to come on to her. Maybe these two points are just me, I don't know. Let me know.

This issue was great and I really recommend it. However, the two weak points I picked out above are going to lower the score a little. It is annoying because these are faults that I believe could have been avoided. Regardless, I am very excited for the next issue, and I am also hoping for another kick ass cover!


Rating: 8 / 10

Excitement for future issues / score this should have got if not for some annoying faults: 8.5 / 10