Advance Review: Romulus #2

Writer: Bryan Hill / Artist: Nelson Blake II / Image Comics With the second issue out the gate , Romulus is making quick steps to establish new characters as Bryan Hill does more world building to flesh out this series. We open up with Ashlar talking with Nicholas after just saving his ass from the assassin clad in unfuckwitable. We don’t get the typical “oh my god someone is trying to kill me? Please save my ass” trope that we can usually expect from a former hostage in most storylines. Nicholas doesn’t have much of a hard time believing Ashlar’s story as she fills him in on the details of Romulus, the danger he’s in, and how his brilliance got him marked by the organization. The dialogue between Ashlar and Nicholas is what stands out the most to me this issue. We know how doubtful Ashlhar is as she reminds us how she pales in comparison to her mother’s skill set. Nicholas offers to help and he’s not in the least bit doubtful about what he brings to the table as an asset to Ashlar’s war.

We get introduced to a new character this issue complete with her own back story. I won’t get into her role that she’s stepping into but it’s evident that her ties and abilities will make her a solidified platform in this series for now. What I like truly loved this issue and wanted to focus once more again is the dialogue that Ashlar and Nicholas engaged in. Hill shows us more of Ashlar’s personality as she tries to keep Nicholas out of harm’s way despite his vigor and wanting to help her …