Private Fallows has escaped the fallout from the nuclear test and whatever it has turned the other soldiers in to. As he seeks asylum in a diner, he discovers that the monsters outside may not be the most challenging thing he faces today.

News from the Fallout #2

Written By Chris Condon

Art By Jeffrey Alan Love – Letters By Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Published By Image Comics

***Minor Spoilers Possible***

The Thin Line Between Love and Hate

We start the issue by meeting “Mad” Rob Collins and his “friend” Irene. It is Irene’s birthday, and she wants to settle down with Rob, whom she has been seeing for 12 years. When Rob blows her off as just a booty call, it drives Irene to leave the truck and storm off angrily.

Fast forward to a little later and Rob amongst other patrons are in the diner as Private Fallows busts in after being chased by the infected soldiers. As Fallows tries to get the patrons to barricade the diner and prepare to defend themselves. He gets some pushback, mostly from Rob and mostly because Fallows is a black man. As the infected get closer, the patrons are forced to accept what Fallows is saying. But it may be too late for Irene, as she shows up outside in the mix of all of this.

Heed the Warning and Live

This issue does an excellent job of building the tension of the story well, continuing to slowly reveal the world and what’s actually happening. Chris Condon is putting on a masterclass in how to build suspense and really make the reader dread what is coming next. However, at the same time he is weaving in some real messages about racism and the distrust of the government. Being able to walk the lines of horror, entertainment, and delivering a message and doing it seamlessly speaks volumes for Condon’s writing.

The art continues to be very good and innovative in this issue. Jeffery Alan Love gambles on the black and white style and it really pays off in this book. Not only does the black and white coloring give the art a sense of mystery, but couple that with the featureless faces and character designs and the mystery explodes. This book is distinguished by its exceptional artistic qualities, making it one of the most unique works on the shelf today.

Check Out My Review of News From The Fallen #1

Final Thoughts

News from the Fallout #2 is a unique and suspenseful ride that continues to deliver in its run thus far. If you are looking for a horror book that not only delivers suspense, but also delivers some message as well, this is the book for you. Add to that, some awesome and unique art and this is a must grab at the LCS this week.

Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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