Tomb of Apocalypse #2- I Will Make This Your Tomb As Well

Jubilee and Logan have been trapped in Apocalypse’s tomb along with some mercenaries. Seeing visions of Apocalypse, Jubilee tries to take action. What happens, though, when Jubilee finds out she’s not the only one being tested by Apocalypse? The Tomb is full of secrets, and some of them just may kill you.

This review is brought to you by Nerd Initiative’s Megan and Shawn!

Creative Team

Writer: Ashley Allen
Artist: Domenico Carbone
Color Artist: Fernando Sifuentes-Sujo
Letterer: Joe Sabino
Cover Artist: Fabrizio De Tommaso

Writing

Megan: Tomb of Apocalypse #2 continues with Jubilee on the search for Wolverine, who’s nowhere to be found. Jubilee isn’t alone as she happens upon two familiar mutants, Rictor and Shatterstar. The two mutants have been trapped in Apocalypse’s tomb by their own doing and have seen every trap in the book, to the point of thinking Jubilee was just another test. The tensions are higher than ever between Rictor, Jubilee, and Shatterstar, but they have to learn to work together in order for them to get to safety.

There’s no one who can leave you on the edge of your seat like Ashley Allen. Her ability to write tension that can be cut with a knife is unparalleled. In Tomb of Apocalypse #2, you can feel that tension clearly. You can also feel Jubilee’s personality shine through with her jokes and trying to ease the tension. So far, Tomb of Apocalypse does a fantastic job of putting a spotlight on Jubilee, putting her in a leadership role. There’s also the fantastic dynamic between Wolverine and Jubilee that we rarely get to see these days. Another excellent issue that’ll have me very excited to see what happens next.

Shawn: Tomb of Apocalypse #2 continues the very Jubilee-focused attitude of the first issue, which I absolutely love. Ashley Allen continues to show why she is the perfect person at Marvel Comics to take female characters and give them the shine they deserve. Rictor and Shatterstar making an appearance helps move the plot along, but Allen never loses the point that this is Jubilee’s story.

And what a story it is. Tomb of Apocalypse #2 continues to ramp up the stakes and energy. Allen gives us a Jubilee who is still learning and growing but also desperate to be seen as more than just a sidekick. The story features plenty of action and a surprising cerebral type of story as Allen takes us into the depths of Jubilee’s desire to prove herself even in the shadow of Wolverine. This series has been fun through two issues, and I can’t wait to see where we go next.

Art

Megan: Domenico Carbone, Fernando Sifuentes-Sujo, and Joe Sabino bring their artistic talents front and center in Tomb of Apocalypse #2. The linework really pushed through the high energy of the comic, which had a great bit of excellent action-filled pages. The characters using their powers were drawn making them feel larger than life. You could feel the power behind their attacks with the use of bold details and striking colors. Sifuentes-Sujo ensures that while you’re in the darkness of Apocalypse’s tomb, the vibrant powersets are there to light the way. Joe Sabino captures the intensity of the dynamics between the characters flawlessly through their words, while keeping a stable and calm inner dialogue of Jubilee present. Together, the artists were able to bring the fantastic writing to life in a beautiful way.

Shawn: Domenico Carbone perfectly captures this issue. It’s a very action-packed issue, and Carbone has to put in his best work to maintain a clean, crisp look. Carbone nails it. The line work feels so deliberate and makes it so you can really capture how powerful Jubilee is becoming as she begins to step out of the shadow of her mentors and into her own. The lines lay out clean paths and design that, when combined with Fernando Sifuentes-Sujo’s colors, make this an issue you can’t miss.

Fernando Sifuentes-Sujo does a really great job capturing the dark and dense world of Apocalypse’s tomb through the coloring and shading. Jubilee getting a chance to use her powers works so well narratively, in part because of Fernando Sifuentes-Sujo’s ability to perfectly color her energy. It’s not just Jubilee that gets the star treatment. There’s also some beautiful coloring that allows both Rictor and Shatterstar a chance to shine. Joe Sabino does some creative work with word bubble placement, ensuring you can really enjoy the story and keep pace.

Final Thoughts

Megan: 9/10. Tomb of Apocalypse #2 keeps your eyes glued to each page and never lets go until you’re at the very end. The story feels like there’s so much mystery that we aren’t privy to yet, and I’m anxious to find out more.

Shawn: 9/10. Tomb of Apocalypse #2 continues to feel like another slam dunk from Ashley Allen. It feels as if, in only two issues, Jubilee has experienced the kind of character development that a comic writer could only hope for from their character. The colors are well chosen, the lines perfect, and the lettering immaculate.

Overall Grade: 9/10

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