Second issues in mini-series have it hard. They have to continue expanding on the premise set forth in issue one, let the reader get to know everyone a bit better, but you can't resolve anything. That's for future issues. David Liss may be new to comics, but he's got the pacing down.
At the end of issue one, it seemed we were about to see a great team-up, the Operative and the Revenant. And the Revenant is willing, but the Operative isn't. We may like the guy, and he's the lead in the story, but this is still the 1930's. He's got some societal views that make it hard for him to just open up to a new black partner. And he's sort of pigeon-holing his dead lover's sister too. Both add a lot to the team dynamic. I had actually sort of forgotten that this was a team book, so I think we can expect more characters to join up against the General soon.
Patrick Zircher is still doing a fantastic job. Rarely do period pieces feel so fully realized. I LOVE this comic, and if it holds up, might be my favorite series of the year.
Excellent
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