The Hues Vol. 2by Sheena McNeilReviews may contain information that could be considered 'spoilers'. Readers should proceed at their own risk. Publisher
Credits Grade: 8 At Sami's house, while they strategize, they turn the house into a haven for all survivors. Lauren leaves and has an encounter with a downed military pilot, opening her eyes to the benefits of not being a long wolf. Andrea and Sami have a one-on-one talk, and Hannah opens up to others.I appreciate that we get to experience some of the harshness of this new reality through the eyes of two non-powered individuals, and that they happen to be an interracial gay couple. Right from the start, this comic is about breaking down barriers and providing something real and worthwhile as well as entertaining. I like that Lauren got her own chapter; it fits with her lone wolf aspect. That chapter is insightful for the plot as well, letting us know that the rest of the world is fine and trying to help the community under alien siege beneath a strange symbol in the sky. I also like getting to see a variety of ways in which she can use her electrical power! I love the conversation between Andrea and Sami where we learn more about the drain Andrea's power puts on her, as well as more about both of them on a personal level. We get to learn about Hannah, too, through her conversation with the gay couple. Learning about the girls' sexual orientation has nothing to do with the plot, but it does make them more realistic and relatable. The creator continues to push the diversity envelope in this way, just as she's done with body type and race. I really appreciate the time taken to develop the characters. The art is consistent from volume one, but it has also subtly grown in confidence. Now we can see how dirty the girls' clothes are, and there's more emphasis on expressions and body language. I still love that the backgrounds are fully done, yet faded to not compete with the main art of the characters. If you're looking for a good, entertaining read that offers a truly diverse cast, this is it. The balance of sci-fi and fantasy is well-integrated with the realistic modern-day setting. Written: March 11, 2016
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