No good deed goes unpunished. In saving a town in Oklahoma, Ororo Munroe suffered radiation poisoning. Earth’s mightiest mutant is now in a race against time for help. No matter the odds, Storm will not go down quietly!
STORM #2 by Murewa Ayodele, Lucas Werneck, Alex Guimaräes, and Travis Lanham (Marvel Comics) spotlights the search for a cure!
Let’s not delay and jump into the latest chapter!
STORM #2 by Murewa Ayodele, Lucas Werneck, Alex Guimaräes, and Travis Lanham (Marvel Comics). Mateus Manhanini - cover artist
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
In two issues, Ayodele has connected Storm to the audience in such a distinct manner. Even when her world is crashing around her, Storm fights onward. One element that may throw some readers off is the post-Krakoa sentiments of the public.
Not everyone is accepting of mutants back on the public scene. Storm handles this like a true goddess. Through poise and grace, she raises herself above the comments below her.
The hospital sequence brings a more grounded approach to that dilemma. Storm's response is one that fits her character to a tee. Ensuring other mutants have no issues there is second nature to Storm.
The rest of the page is a race to get help. With the closing page, readers see a familiar face all too ready to help someone who always puts others first.
Wernick sends Storm directly into action with the opening pages. The pace speeds with every panel. There's a great missile dropkick followed by lightning strike sequence which will excite readers.
Her condition shoots to the lead with a strong visual of her blood on her sleeve. In the distance of a pig-headed captain and crew, the image lets readers know Storm is weakened but fighting.
The hospital moments are filled with a range of emotions. None more shocking than Storm realizing time is running out. In her journey, Storm gets a full page splash of "Oblivion Waits". This sub-plot continues to build in the background.
From here, events lead right to the closing image. Seeing who's hear to help greets readers will a full page image. It caps off a fast growing story with big ramifications for failure.
FINAL POINT: 9.4
This series has already set a high bar of how Ororo Munroe should be portrayed in comics (and beyond). Ayodele guides readers through the dire search for hope with his strong writing. Wernick, Guimaräes and Lanham construct the emotional pull through an unbreakable will with the art. This series continues to deliver on the buzz surrounding it!
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