Nubia & the Amazons #2 Review

Writers: Stephanie Williams and Vita Ayala /  Artists: Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, and Emilio Lopez / DC Comics Nubia & The Amazons #2 continues to bring the heat to Themyscira! When some inhabitants of the island doubt the validity of Nubia’s fast rise to Queen, our favorite Amazon has to put it all to rest by showing everyone that she’s got the best hands this side of the Bermuda Triangle, and if anyone wants the smoke, they are more than welcome to come and get some.  Nubia & The Amazons is really about Nubia & The Amazons. I know that sounds silly, but I enjoy that we get to spend time with other characters on Themyscira just as equally as we do with Nubia. This is a book about expansion, and I think just two issues in, it’s doing a really good job of fleshing out the nuances of Amazonian culture, society, and norms.

My favorite part of this issue was without a doubt the Victor’s Circle. It’s another one of the areas/customs of Themysciran life that we are getting a deep lesson on. In issue one, it was The Well of Souls. This time around, it’s the Victor’s Circle.  Basically, the Victor’s Circle is a place that’s known mostly by heresy where Amazons can go to blow off steam or resolve issues by way of physical combat. Someone clown your sandals in front of your crush? Settle it in the Victor’s Circle. Your best friend stole your favorite headband? Settle it in the Victor’s Circle. Basically, it’s where you go to either beat somebody’s ass,…