Aida continues to struggle with her place in the Novitiate. Her questions lead Alex to reveal the history behind himself and Aida’s mother. This gives Aida some semblance of peace, but she still hasn’t learned how to use The Word. Will a meeting with the mysterious Headmaster clear up some of the confusion? Learn the history behind the power of The Word and The UnChosen!
- Writing and art by David Marquez
- Colors by Marissa Louise
- Letters & Design by DC Hopkins
- Editorial Assistance by Lauren Sankovitch
The UnChosen #2 Builds Foundations
Our story picks up with Aida waking up in her first night at the Novitiate. This leads to her introduction to Daniel, the friend she helps in issue #1. We get some really good background on Aida and the foundations of the Novitiate. This leads Aida to confront Alex who reveals the history between himself and Aida’s mother, giving us more knowledge into who these characters are. Finally, we end up face to face with “The Headmaster”. This is a fascinating journey on the history of the power we see used. The facts revealed are surprising and we’re left with a fantastic cliffhanger reveal that intices us back for more!
Great Characters and Dialogue
David Marquez started out with a bang in issue #1 and issue 2 takes the baton and keeps pace. There is so much more revealed about these characters and their motivations. The dialogue is intriguing and takes the reader deeper into the connections between them. Aida feels so organic and real. It draws me to the character. Alex or Brother Reilly is also an intriguing character. His story about meeting Aida’s mother was a huge moment behind the curtain for his character.
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Building the World of The UnChosen
The overall world building is a huge boon to the foundations of this story as a whole. The politics and social structure of the Novitiate help us understand more as well. A little bit of bread crumbs are laid as to who the villains in issue #1 were. We learn about more about The Word and it’s origins while still keeping it mysterious. It’s all done with precision to keep the reader interested and not overwhelmed.
The UnChosen Artwork
The artwork is great. It balances perfectly on the edge of cartoon and realistic. Marquez’s work from Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man shines through. It’s fun and fantastical, while still staying grounded and full of emotion.The magic effects are amazing and the action and scale of the environment is breathtaking. Marquez knows how to frame a great shot.
Colors and letters from Marissa Louise and DC Hopkins finish off a great book with a nice touch. From lighting to tone each panel and page keep you enamored and immersed in the environment. The tone is heightened. The action is enhanced. They really are key pieces of the structure.
Overall Grade 9/10
David Marquez impresses with writing great characters and moving them in a grand story. It’s even more impressive that he’s drawing it all as well. This feels like it is heavily influenced by manga and traditional comics. I love that. The characters are relatable and the world is larger than life. It’s a great balance. The final panel leaves me highly anticipated for what is to come!
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