Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast. For this edition, we’re checking out the second issue of a brand new series on Comixology Originals. Cold Iron #2 by Andy Diggle, Nick Brokenshire, Triona Farrell, Simon Bowland & Tom Muller picks up from the cliffhanger debut that introduced readers to Kay Farragher and the lost child Mona. Would this pair survive the night or succumb to the terrors they encountered? Let’s not waste any more time and jump into this latest chapter, shall we?

Cold Iron #2 - On Sale June 14th
Creative: Andy Diggle, Nick Brokenshire, Triona Farrell, Simon Bowland & Tom Muller
Credit: Comixology Originals

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

The story picks up where Kay and Mona are rescued by the police in the morning after spending the night in an abandon house. The police are trying to figure out what (if anything) makes sense of the story that they are telling. How can they explain Mona’s past and being from another world where it seems as shes hunted? However, a new character enters the story that might change everything. William Quilliam, a money broker who oversees the property shows up. At first, it seems as he’s on the up and up, but once readers see a few moments later, there are some red flags raised via his facial expression.

From here, Kay struggles to deal with Mona being turned over to social services. Once she goes back to find Mona, there is more information revealed that proves she is anything but ordinary. From here, the pair begin to try figuring out what has happened. Unfortunately for them, other forces are at play. can the pair survive long enough to figure out this mystery? And where does the character of Quilliam fit into this puzzles? Readers will have to read and make their own conclusions.

Diggle continues to build off off a soild debut with this issue. Kay’s story begins to shift gears as she becomes more connected with Mona. Seeing how their story has grown in such a short time has been a big win for this series. The addition of Quilliam adds another dynamic to this book. It’s very early in this story to figure out everything about him but there’s enough in this issue to make readers keep focused on him as this book progresses. Very good closing sequence to end the issue on.

Brokenshire does another fantastic job on bringing this world to life. Balancing out the grounded reality with the supernatural elements i presented with no problems. When the mystic moments happen, they’re big events. When the quieter conversation happen, they still translate to the reader as impactful. Readers are in for a real treat with the imagery they will see in this issue. Very cool final panels to close out on.

Overall, Cold Iron #2 continues to build it’s blend of reality and supernatural with a well crafted story. The saga of Kay and Mona grows with some very grounded moments only to shift into the realm of fantasy with ease. This book is one to keep an eye on when you’re checking out Comixology this week.

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COLD IRON #2 (COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS)

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