“Do A Powerbomb! Black & White #2” Review – Bombshells Be Droppin’

The Run Down

For those that missed the previous issue, stop now before I spoil here! If you don’t want to leave, you’ve been warned that I’m about to mention the fact that Cobrasun is Lona’s father. That jaw dropping reveal set things perfectly for this latest issue, raising the stakes forever more. However, she still may not know, though the pieces might be set in place soon, especially as they enter the tournament. Will the two of them be able to hold strong together? Well, let’s find out in Daniel Warren Johnson’s “Do a Powerbomb! Black & White #2”!

Writer/Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson
Letterer: Rus Wooten

The Writing

Going into this issue, Johnson almost immediately forces our heroes to face a great dilemma: they must face enemies that want the same thing as them. Doing this forces the reader to ask themselves “what would I do if in this situation?” I love that this decision not only forces readers to ask this, but that it creates layers for our heroes. When I say this, I mean that forces Cobrasun and Lona to come to terms both with what they’re doing and the fact that they aren’t the only ones with something worth fighting for. Doing this gives not only them depth, but the side characters as well, perfectly serving everyone equally within the story.

Something else I loved too was how engaged I was. On every page, there was something going on, whether it be a deep character moment, an exciting fight or a massive plot twist. Johnson knows how to keep the reader constantly on their toes and it makes for a truly great ride.

The Art

Once again done by Johnson himself, he continues to have knocked it out of the park! The sheer amount of penciling and inking on display across every page is absolutely insane. He keeps a style that’s all his own, giving the comic a necessary punk edge befitting of the grungy story and world. While I’m unsure of how others feel, I think it’s safe to call Johnson one of the most underrated artists in the comic book medium.

Further bolstering Johnson’s art and matching his freak is Rus Wooten on the lettering. Always being one to absolutely kill it in that department, he didn’t change gears here. With his style of lettering, he manages to make each fight feel like watching an anime. Simultaneously, he manages to perfectly match Johnson’s punk rock edginess with how stylized he makes everything. I truly can’t give enough praise.

Final Thoughts

“Do a Powerbomb” is certainly a contender for being the best story put out in comics in the last six years. In everything from the setting to the characters and their motivations, this is a story full of heart. Johnson crafted something truly beautiful and I have a hard time putting this book down. I believe you will too.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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