Title: Quincredible Vol. 2: The Hero Within
Author: Rodney Barnes
Publisher: Oni Press
Publication date: July 13, 2021
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Summary
Quin gained invulnerability the night that the meteors fell to Earth. Living in New Orleans, he’s now learning how to use those powers to fight for good with the help from his mentor, Glow. Picking up after the events in the first volume, a new evil has popped up in New Orleans, threatening to turn a sacred burial ground for slaves into a casino.
In order to stop the bad guy, Quin has to learn about the history of New Orleans. Specifically, how it’s connected to Voodoo. Luckily, this is the topic of his latest school project as well. Quin’s research leads him to Madame Adelaide, who visits him in his dreams. Who is she and how will she help him stop the threats in his home town?
Review: Quincredible Vol. 2
Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for an advanced copy of this to review! I thoroughly enjoyed the first volume in this series, so I was excited to jump into Quin’s latest adventures. And it didn’t disappoint!
What I liked about this volume was the way history was tied into this story. Specifically, a history I don’t think is talked about a lot in comic form. Voodoo is always seen as such a negative thing, and Barnes really worked to provide a different angle. Honestly, this is woven seamlessly into the plot line, and it worked so well with Quin’s own journey. I enjoyed that this book turns the focus from activism to cultural history. I’m excited to see where they go next.
The art in this is also really well done! The way it’s used to tell the difference between dreams, reality, and history works so well. It also helps in telling Quin’s story and setting the stage for his place in New Orleans. The art and writing work well together in telling this superhero story.
However, I did find myself a bit confused at the beginning. Until I re-read a summary of the first volume. I will say, it might be helpful to refresh your memory of the first volume so this doesn’t happen to you! The beginning sequence seems to be a flashback of some kind, and that might help to know when you’re diving into this one!
All in all, a good follow up for a promising comic series!
3.5/5 stars