Welcome to an all-new edition of Parlay Points!
For this entry, Valiant Comics’ super spy has entered a familiar realm. An old love has returned with a vengeance. The safety of a young girl has caused an uneasy alliance. Can the two work together to save her or will they be the others downfall?
NINJAK vs ROKU #2 by AJ Ampadu, Diego Giribaldi, Lautaro Ftuli, and Marina Leon pushes the pair further into danger.
Let’s take a deeper dive into the latest chapter.
NINJAK vs ROKU #2 by AJ Ampadu, Diego Giribaldi, Lautaro Ftuli, and Marina Leon (Valiant Comics/Alien Books) Cover by Leila Leiz
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
For this issue, Ampadu builds the story off the uneasy trust factor of the two leads. Readers get a quick background on MaryBeth and why she’s so important to rescue. The writing peels back some of the walls Roku set up to give insight on her personal connection. This becomes more clearer when they meet the Jonin.
Once he breaks down Ninjak and Roku, the writing reflects the Jonin as more than one-dimensional. This plays into his manipulation of events. As things progress, the story shifts back to the uneasy working relationship. This builds toward a strong conclusion. The final page will have readers guessing as the world of Colin King gets more complicated than ever.
Giribaldi and Ftuli step in for art duties for this chapter. The Jonin gets a full page panel to introduce himself to readers. This is followed up by his breakdown of the pair. Roku and Ninjak’s reactions sell the action for being a big event.
This helps to sell the final act. Once the pair heads into action, the imagery reflects the personal history between both. It leads to a shocking moment. The full page image captures the brutal turn of events.
With the red coloring popping off the white background, readers can easily comprehend the deadly action taken. The story wraps up with some quieter panels indicating the cold demeanor of the espionage lifestyle.
FINAL POINT: 8
Colin King’s latest adventure takes a drastic turn with his unlikely partner. Ampadu leans heavy into the fractures of the shaky alliance with the writing. Giribaldi and Ftuli provide solid art to convey the latest obstacles standing in Ninjak and Roku’s way. No one ever said the spy life was gonna be easy. This story proves it.
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