War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #2

Writer: Greg Pak / Artist: Gang Hyuk Lim / Marvel If I had to describe my state of mind after reading War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #2, it would probably be along the lines of joyful or ecstatic: that type of full body happiness where you notice that you are smiling ear-to-ear and sitting up just a little bit straighter at attention. The inaugural issue of the mini-series was a rapid-fire introduction to all the players in this event. Greg Pak and Gang Hyuk Lim keep the momentum going by giving us the first American appearance of Sword Master and a proper introduction of Pele, Hawaiian Goddess of Fire and Lava, alongside Aero and my current favorite hero, Wave. Pak and Lim take all of this hype and carry it full steam ahead throughout the entire issue. Picking up where New Agents of Atlas #1 left off, we find our favorite Asian and Asian-American heroes fighting a battle on two fronts: Shanghai and Seoul. Supernatural creatures have invaded both cities and our heroes are doing their best to protect civilians in beautiful form. Pak’s humor and dramatic writing skills, alongside Lim’s magnificent renditions of the heroes, allows us to further endear ourselves to them through simple quips and jaw-droppingly gorgeous panels.

We may not know these heroes but, based on how the background characters talk, there is clear mystique and legend surrounding them. We don’t need to know more beyond the fact that they are here to try and save the day from this supernatural threat. …