Review: CYBORG #2
Writer: David F. Walker
Penciller: Ivan Reis
Inks: Joe Prado, Ray McCarthy and Scott Hanna
Colorist: Adriano Lucas
Letterer: Rob Leigh
Publisher: DC Comics
Cyborg #2 continues the story of Victor Stone aka Cyborg learning the ropes with his new tech. While this is taking place, we get a closer look at the mysterious group that is a potential threat to not only Cyborg, but our entire universe.
What I Liked
I feel like we got a more cohesive story in issue than compared to issue one. While issue one was fine, it spent a lot of time dealing with Cyborg’s inner monologue. This is understandable in a first issue. You want to introduce new readers to the protagonist. The story points from David F. Walker were all given adequate amount of time.
A key focal point in Cyborg is Victor’s humanity. He has become more machine than man. As one could assume, that is a scary proposition. Which made the more quiet scenes stand out more. Complaining about there being no coffee is an emotion many people can relate to. Victor’s relationship with his father, Silas, is an extension of his battle with humanity. Silas is fascinated with his son, but only under his terms. Those terms come with seeing Victor as a science experiment instead of as his son.
A parallel to Cyborg’s story is that of people with disabilities. Cyborg lucked out by getting an alien upgrade after his accident. For normal humans, that is not an option. So some people have gone the “underground” route to finding a cure to their ailments. This side story will slowly find its way on Cyborg’s radar.
There are similarities between Cyborg and a teammate of his on the Justice League……Aquaman. Both are not respected by the general public. Geoff Johns referenced Aquaman’s stereotypes head on, and Walker does the same with Cyborg. We get answers to some of the many questions that are asked about Cyborg, in a humorous way.
Superstar artist Ivan Reis showed great detail with Cyborg’s new tech. During an early dream sequence, we get an up-close shot of the technology transforming, ready for action. Later on, Reis shows more artistic range with various emotions on characters’ faces. We see anger and annoyance from Silas at Victor, and a very satirical sense of humor from Victor.
What I Didn’t Like
It is a very small detail, but the use of “Someplace else” for the location of the mysterious threat still bugs me. In the grand scheme of things, I’m sure it is not important. But even with cosmic books like Green Lantern, they still take the time to name each solar system or planet.
Timdogg
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