Malevolent #2: Trust is Earned

With a new secret weapon at their disposal, will this task force be able to come to terms and trust it? Or will there always be tension whenever it is around?

Need to catch up from issue one? Check out my review: Malevolent #1: Fighting Fire with Fire

Creative Team

Justin Jordan (Writer), John Bivens (Artist/Cover), Felipe Sobreiro (Colorist), Crank! (Letterer)

Publisher: Image Comics, INC.

Trust is Earned

This continuation of Malevolent takes off right where issue one left off. Justin Jordan has created an intriguing story that is growing more with every issue. So let us get into this awesome second issue!

This issue takes us back to the police station after the events of issue one. This is where a lot of questions are asked and no true answers are given. Which is understandable considering the circumstances of what is going on. You can feel the frustration among the officers because they want clarification but are not “authorized” to have it.

The department’s new secret weapon (Morgan) showed real promise in issue one. But that did not grant her one hundred percent acceptance among the entire task force. There is still a mystery aura about Morgan. So far, she has been in one fight and won. But does she truly know her own role?

Another Mal (villainous monster) is attacking the city, and the task force takes the call. But without Morgan. Until she arrives to “save the day” one more time. It is within this part of the story that you see two different opinions form in regard to Morgan.

She starts to struggle against the Mal, and an officer intervenes to help divert the Mal’s attention away from Morgan. This is a pivotal moment for this story! This is showing progression among some of the officers within the task force. On the flip side of this coin is the “old school” officer. His mind is half made to take Morgan out and never have to deal with her again. But there is still that small ounce of uncertainty within him that causes him to stop.

The Writing

Justin Jordan has something very special with this story! The storyline is gripping and leaves you wanting more. The dialogue from the frustrated officers is felt when reading. I guarantee a good percentage of readers will have some comparison to how the officers feel about the situation. Then you have the uplifting dialogue from Morgan who is portrayed as this child-minded weapon. Everything about the writing for this story flows. The dialogue, narration, plot and character building are all on point!

The Artwork

John Bivens shows off his unique art style even more in this second issue. His line work is spectacular! And the use of extra line work helps to add more effect to certain panels. The facial expressions in this issue are some of the best that I’ve seen. From shock and awe to frustration and confusion. John nails it!

Felipe Sobreiro‘s coloration of this issue if fascinating! The color details for Morgan and the Mal are polar opposites. The color tone for this issue is dark, except in single panels staring only Morgan. Morgan is given bright colors that play into her aura within the book. Beautiful display of color and shading!

My Thoughts

Buckle your seatbelts! Justin Jordan has a story line here that I pray stays as an ongoing story. There is so much more to learn and dissect from this story. The character development is out of this world in terms of the officers becoming accepting of Morgan. And let’s not forget that not much if anything is really known about Morgan or who she could possibly become. This issue was entertaining to read and kept you guessing about what happens next. I could see this story becoming a TV show or movie potentially! Don’t miss out on this story!

Grade: 9/10

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