Review: Earthdivers Vol. 2: Ice Age

Series: Earthdivers
Author: Stephen Graham Jones
Artists: Riccardo Burchielli, Patricio Delpeche, Emily Schnall
Colorists: Joana Lafuente, Emily Schnall
Letterer: Steve Wands
Publisher: IDW
Released: February 27, 2024

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Summary:

Martin and Tawny’s children have disappeared. One knows the truth of what happened, and the other has found herself knee-deep in her own dark adventure. You see, when Tawny tried to search for her children in an ancient cave, she instead found herself transported to another time.

The time of the ice age, more specifically. As a history lover, it wasn’t hard for her to pinpoint the time. What was more challenging was believing that any of this was anything more than a dream. Or a nightmare, depending on how you want to look at it.

Review:

Oh! I don’t know why, but I was not expecting the ice age to be where Earthdivers went next. I suppose it makes sense, but I needed to read the whole of Earthdivers Vol. 2 for it to really hit home.

Much like the first volume, Earthdivers Vol. 2 finds a balance between horrific and graphic elements and satisfying moments. For example, I loved watching Tawny find new ways to fight back against her enemies while simultaneously being horrified by everything happening around her. It’s well done.

The artwork is stunning. Seriously. It’s so vibrant and detailed. Admittedly, those details sometimes hit hard, as one might imagine. But I must give the artistic team (Riccardo Burchielli, Patricio Delpeche, Emily Schnall, Joana Lafuente, and Steve Wands) full credit for everything they accomplished here.

While I’m really happy to see Earthdivers follow up on what happened to Tawny, I will admit that I don’t think the second volume is quite as strong as the first. That said, it was still highly emotional, compelling, and a series I continue to invest in.

Highlights:

  • Historical Fiction & Horror
  • Time Travel
  • Ice Age

Trigger Warnings

  • Graphic Elements/Death
  • Child Death

Thanks to IDW and for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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