Sinister’s Six was one of my favorite Age of Revelation titles as it had plenty of action, a good lineup of its team, and a mission that directly affects the larger event. Enter Sinister’s Six #2, the midway point of the series. Havok is in charge, Venom is now on the team, and a mission involving the X-Virus could save everyone.
Sinister’s Six #2 is very much Havok’s issue. It opens with him helping Polaris, who carries his baby, and seeking help from the only person he knows could aid them: Sinister. We then cut to his team on their mission in Revelation territories, and one might assume Sinister is manipulating everyone.
Before carrying on with the mission, writer David Marquez and artist Rafael Loureiro take us back ten hours, where we get the rest of the meeting that closed the last issue. That meeting leads to some tough choices, like adding Venom to the team, as well as nice world-building beats. That includes a reveal regarding Havoc’s reaction to the X-Virus, which raises the stakes for him.
Once the mission is underway, the action is intense as babled zombie-like victims attack our team. Loureiro keeps things interesting with each unique member’s attack abilities. Omega Red might steal the show, however, with a powerset that’ll make you wonder how that works.
Down Venom!
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After the action cools, Marquez gives us a little detail on key characters like Black Cat and Domino. This possible future truly is horrific for everyone. Given there are only three issues in this series, it’s nice to see attention given to team members. Of course, with only another issue to go, one could question the need for character work on such a large team, but maybe it’ll pay off in the end.
Closing out the issue is another action-packed scene. It leads to some rather gruesome gore, and another team member is lost. It’s a dramatic finish for a superhero comic that’s fairly tight, even if it’s a bit by the book when it comes to missions and what they face. That includes the surprise attack near the end.
Sinister’s Six #2 doubles down on character drama and mutant mayhem, delivering a thrilling midpoint packed with action, tragedy, and tension. David Marquez gives Havok real emotional depth while keeping the stakes sky-high, and Loureiro’s art makes every battle both brutal and beautiful. It may follow familiar beats, but when the execution is this sharp, it’s hard to complain.
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