Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH Podcast. For this edition, we’re continuing to follow an explosive debut issue on the Comixology Originals line. Beatrix Rose: Vigilante #2 by Stephanie Phillips, Valeria Favoccia, Ellie Wright, Sheelagh D, and Saida Temofonte furthers the return of the popular character created by Mark Dawson. The debut set a high pace, so let’s see how the latest issue shapes up, shall we?
Beatrix Rose: Vigilante #2
Creative Stephanie Phillips, Valeria Favoccia, Ellie Wright, Sheelagh D, and Saida Temofonte (Cover: Adriana Melo)
Credit: Comixology Originals
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
When we last saw Beatrix, she has re-emerged in Japan as a hired assassin. Her latest work was tracking down the killer of many Triad members, known as “Yaomo” or “Demon”. The first round didn’t go the way Rose had planned, but for readers, it delivered on hooking them into this fantastic story.
This issue opens up with a flashback sequence to the moment Rose was betrayed by her team and her family was changed forever. It’s a nightmare that haunts Rose as she recovers from her encounter with the Demon. e is also informed that she’s off the case. However, to no one’s surprise, Rose isn’t letting this one go.
As the story progresses, readers get a glimpse into the Demon’s past and motivation on why she does what she does. This leads into the next target. With the Demon ready to strike, Rose appears to stop her once and for all. The question becomes will she? Readers will get that answer but maybe not the resolution that they are expecting as the final panel in the book will set the stage for the next phase of the book.
Phillips is building towards something very big with this story. Rose’s journey isn’t so simplistic in the sense of just “Vengeance”. Seeing how she is playing the encounter of the confrontation with the Demon was an interesting swerve. Phillips plays Rose’s motives very close that we as readers get lead into some directions unexpectedly. There are no complaints about this what so ever. The pacing is very fast but never a situation of becoming lost in the story. The Confrontation between the two major characters here is excellent and changes everything moving forward. There’s a lot to enjoy with the writing here.
Favoccia turns up the dial with the action sequences here. The battle between Rose and The Demon flows at a very quick pace but reflects the moment perfectly. There is little time to stall during this exchange and every panel gives a serious moment to where the story should be. The flashback sequences didn’t hold back either as readers were treated to great insights when they popped up. There’s a unique vibe to this story and the art brings that to the forefront with ease.
Overall, Beatrix Rose: Vigilante #2 presents another solid issue building towards a combustible ending. Phillips and Favoccia raise the stakes with Rose’s return with a notable twist ending that is sure to have readers buzzing on NCBD! Don’t miss the chance to get this issue!
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