All rights reserved. I like that they are taking the time to develop her and that we are getting to know the character before she probably gets powers or something along those lines. Which is funny since he and Walker are writing about a teenager in this day and time where they are on microwave oven speed, and his writing is that of a crock pot! Check out other comic book news, previews and reviews here! Readers are encouraged to join our growing community of fans. You have the luxury now of getting in on the ground floor of something special! As a reader, I already feel like I have a good grasp on her character. All that being said, he does do some truly stunning work in Naomi #2. To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. Bendis and Walker capture a teenager’s life perfectly. Naomi believes this might have something to do with her and her birth parents. What seeds were planted from an initial appearance from Superman in Naomi’s hometown? We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Don’t miss your chance to meet the most exciting new character in the DC Universe! Bendis’ stories always plant deliberate seeds in a slow fashion. I figure that will be the main focus until it is resolved. Maturity Rating: Teen + Pick up #1 and #2 now. He has a wonderful wife, two awesome kids, and remembers when Kryptonite came in a lot of different forms. The well meaning parents that attempt to text “cool speak”, but fail miserably (picture Phil Dunfee on Modern Family) and the importance of friends via texting, screen time, and in person. Doc B is a college physical education instructor that has coached numerous sports on the rec, club, and collegiate level. If I had just read the solicit for Naomi I probably would have skipped it. Welcome to DC Comics News! It’s worth it in the end, but you have to invest in a slow ride. Let us know! I also love Campbell playing around with different perspectives and angles for “shots” or panels. I adore background detail and Campbell delivers it in spades in Naomi #2. What do her small town’s oversized mechanic and the last time a super-powered person appeared in her hometown have to do with the day she was adopted? I wish there were more pages. Naomi has become even more obsessed with Superman since his battle with Mongul landed in her small town for a few seconds. Like: what does he know about a past superhero event in the town and how it coincides with her adoption day? The characters feel a little stiff and the facial expressions look odd at times. What do her small town’s oversized mechanic and the last time a super-powered person appeared in her hometown have to do with the day she was adopted? They are pacing this series incredibly well. [Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writers: Brian Michael Bendis & David F. Walker Artist: Jamal Campbell Letters: Carlos M. Mangual Summary The most startling and intriguing mystery in the DC Universe continues as Naomi searches to uncover the secrets of her own origin. He also has learned not to utter "Mxyzptlk" backwards! […] consequences. Do you have an opinion? She’s going to have an impact! He is not a John Grisham or Stephen King or Dean Koontz who place you immediately into a story. I still have the same view of Jamal Campbell’s art from my review of Naomi #1. In Naomi #2 we get a little more time with her adoptive parents. David F. Walker and Brian Michael Bendis continue to weave a fantastic little mystery in Naomi #2. Artist: Jamal Campbell Release Date: February 20, 2019. Naomi has some questions for the town’s resident mechanic. We’ve seen Mr Grayson’s would-be assassin laid low... […] This article was originally published by dccomicsnews.com. There are also some great two-page splash pages in Naomi #2. All Site Content TM and © 2020 DC Entertainment, unless otherwise noted here. Naomi and Superman flew to the Hall of Justice where she filled him in on what she knew about her powers and the incident with Zumbado. Publisher: DC Comics He fills Naomi’s room with posters, books and other little knick-knacks that make it feel “real”. Naomi thought this was the first big superhero event to ever happen in her town. It’s early! The framing of this is perfect both in writing and the art! Superman even stopped back by to help clean up the mess! Naomi thought this was the first big superhero event to ever happen in her town. An adopted girl, small town, mystery, probably has powers. What Miles Morales did for Marvel, I have a feeling Naomi will be doing for DC…whether she has powers or not. Superman even stopped back by to help clean up the mess! In the first issue, we got to know her friends a little bit. So come in, sit down, and let’s talk about DC! We are a for-fans, by-fans site devoted to bringing you all the latest information on DC and Vertigo titles, movies, TV shows and more.