Higher Stakes Than Ever in Jessica Jones: Blind Spot #2
After the first issue of this series, it’s safe to say that fans have been eagerly looking forward to Jessica Jones: Blind Spot #2. Jessica’s latest case has turned out to be a whole lot more dangerous than expected, and that has only slightly given us all a panic attack.
Before I dive into this review, I have a quick note/reminder. Jessica Jones: Blind Spot has already been released once before, in digital format. Marvel is currently in the process of re-releasing the series in print format. And I couldn’t be more excited about that fact.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it: Jessica Jones has a talent for attracting danger and chaos. It just can’t stay away from her. Or vice versa. This is perhaps the most surprising plot arc yet, as Jessica is strong-armed into a whole new case.
Writing
Jessica Jones: Blind Spot is a brilliantly intense miniseries, and thus it deserves all of the extra attention this re-release will bring. Jessica’s snark and sass are stronger than ever, and we should give that credit to Kelly Thompson.
Honestly? There was much to love about Jessica Jones: Blind Spot #2. I promise I’ll try not to spend all day gushing about it. First, the plot itself is rich and intense – Jessica is forced to take on a case that resonates deeply with her character.
The cameos are another highlight – and trust me, there are many of them, from Luke Cage (duh) to Captain Marvel and then to Doctor Strange (and yes, I am intentionally leaving some names out of this list – spoilers!). They’re endearing or hilarious, depending on which character is on the pages at any given time. A delightful side effect of all of those appearances is we got an inside look at how Jones responds/thinks about many Marvel characters.
As always, the writing for Jessica Jones is on point. She’s probably not the easiest character to write about, but she’s absolutely amazing when she’s done right. Just look at her past series, and you’ll see what I mean by that. And it’s safe to say that Jessica Jones: Blind Spot was done right.
Art
The artwork in Jessica Jones: Blind Spot #2 is another one of those highlights that I wanted to talk about. The lines and colors are rich, full of various expressions and emotions, vibrant settings, and so much more.
As with the first issue, Mattia De Iulis was the lead artist and colorist for this issue. It’s hard to express how wonderful of a job they did here. Consider that cliffhanger ending for the last issue. Now consider the reactions of Luke Cage to said event. Yeah. That’s a lot of emotion to cram into just a few pages. And that’s only the beginning.
Then there’s the mystical, which appears in this issue (Doctor Strange, remember?). It was intense and intricate while having a seriously comical edge at times. It was an ideal balance and one that was highly entertaining.
Working alongside De Iulis is VC’s Cory Petit, who provided the lettering for this issue. They did a standout job, unsurprisingly. There was a lot of information to go over here and only a short period of time to do so.
Conclusion
Jessica Jones: Blind Spot #2 was everything fans could hope for, living up to the expectations from the first issue and carrying it forward. This is an intense and entertaining series. But it’s also not the sort that’s taking itself too seriously. You’ll find plenty of room for levity between that and Jessica’s snark in this otherwise dark series.
For those of you too anxious to wait for the next issue (I don’t blame you there), remember that you can pick up the digital version of this series at any point you’d like. Do feel free to pick up the physical copy, as this run is worth supporting.
This review was originally written for Word of the Nerd, but has been ported over to Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks now that the site has shut down.
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