This
issue starts off the second story arc to this incredibly underrated new series
from Image Comics.  At the start of the
issue we see a character that appears to look a lot like Helius trying to crash
and airplane and kill hundreds of people while Barock and Zoë are house hunting
in New Jersey.  Barock is making the move to Earth and trying
to deal with having a materialistic fiancée who is struggling to decide between
the large mansion and the Frank Lloyd Wright house.  Through the early panels of the issue we
learn more about the events of that took place in post Civil War Neboron. 

Being
the Boy Scout that he is, Barock confronts the Hecticus the Helius look alike,
and tries to save the plane from crashing. 
While Barock is trying to play the role of hero, Hecticus escapes and
heads back to Los Angeles
and his secret identity.  During this time
we learn more about Hecticus and his presumed empire of wealth and fortune that
he has amassed while one Earth.    

Before
too long, Barock is confronted with his next challenge which is meeting Zoë’s
parents for dinner.  The parents are
written in a way that makes you the reader squirm and feel uncomfortable
because you know your mother and father would find the same ways to embarrass
you.  Barock and Zoë announce their
engagement and talk about their plans to buy a house.  As the issue closes Barock tells Zoe that he
has found a way to make some money and it looks like his chiseled, god-like
good looks are going to be critical.      

This
is another great issue and even though I have thoroughly enjoyed each issue
from the start, I continue to be surprise how well written and drawn this book
is each time I finish an issue.  Glen
Brunswick takes the mundane tasks and routine events and writes them into a
superhero book that makes them either exciting or funny.  I honestly feel the humor is one of the more
understated elements of this book.  Dan
McDaid offers his usual great art and style that harkens back to a Jack
Kirkby-esque type of superhero comic.  I
am excited to see where this story arc goes. 
For anyone that has yet to check this book out this issue is a great
jumping on point.  I would also like to
mention that the first trade came out last week if you are looking to catch the
first story arc.  Well written and great
art.  This book is pure fun and there
should be more comics like this in the marketplace. 

Rating: 8 out of 10