Long Lost #2 Review

Writer: Matthew Erman / Artist: Lisa Sterle / Scout Comics This second issue of Long Lost picks up right back at Piper’s place with her sister, Frances and an unwanted masked visitor. Yet, this visitor’s presence brings not just creepiness but an invitation that is not so kindly received and it comes with a stipulation of gaining back something Piper lost in the first issue that’s obviously very dear to her. The girls are given an invitation to a birthday party, not just anyone but their very own mother’s. This encounter brings new depth to the our speculation that one, the girls are estranged and two, they are so very much estranged that it looks like that they’ve attempted to cut off all connections to their former home, as it is suggested that they’ve been running from something…or multiple somethings which still doesn’t sit at ease with me. Off the bat, we learn that Frances is not with the shits, she’s ready to protect her sister and she is not afraid to be aggressive in that regard. I love it. Despite the two sisters not being close or perhaps as close as they once were, she’s fiercely protective of Piper. It is a great scene to demonstrate this part of her character and a great setup to what happens to them later in this issue. ASDSFDGFHHGJJKKL As noted in the first issue, I really adore the small moments of joy and humor that peek out and make themselves known throughout each issue. It certainly helps with the pacing and even works with the overall tone of the comi…