If Corpse Knight #1 was about the creation of a monster that protects, issue #2 is about creating an enemy worthy of its power. A young girl is armed with a protector that was once her father but is now an undead knight. They seek the aid of Joan of Arc – it is set in 1429 France, after all. A quest tale, this issue adds important layers to an admittedly thin story so far.
Corpse Knight #2 opens with Foy being carried across a river on the shoulders of her undead father. He does not speak, and the semblance of humanity is gone, and yet he’ll die for her and kill for her. A turn of the page shows bandits being murdered left and right, reminding us of the danger of traveling the roads at this time and of the unflinching nature of Foy’s father’s protective spirit.
The story soon turns to an evil wood, which proves quite bad, given the monstrous, rotting wolves that hunt within it. Given the supernatural evolution of Foy’s father, this forest serves as ample evidence of a supernatural threat. It also adds plenty of action. The action leads to separation, and soon Foy is learning all about a white masked witch who could be the end of her and her father.
Killing montages never get old.
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A fairly straightforward issue, the elevating of supernatural elements does enhance a story that felt like a historical one with one undead knight thrown in. The straightforwardness comes from Michael Chaves’ plotting, which sees our heroes face threats one after the other, with little complexity. A central villain does promise a bit more as far as conflicts, but this issue acts more as proof that Foy’s father is formidable.
Art by Matthew Roberts continues to be moody and great, with a gnarly close-up of Foy’s dad unmasked, that’s a show stopper. The supernatural weirdness comes alive thanks to details like the odd carvings on a tree in the final full-page splash or the stoic nature of the white-masked villain. The villain’s design has a clean, Shakespearean vibe that contrasts well with Foy’s father, who is more brute than shining knight.
Corpse Knight #2 expands the scope of its dark fantasy world by leaning harder into supernatural horror and introducing a villain capable of matching its undead protector. Michael Chaves keeps the story moving with steady momentum and eerie encounters, while Matthew Roberts’ art does heavy lifting through atmosphere, creature design, and unsettling imagery. The issue still feels structurally simple, but the growing mythology and visual storytelling make this a compelling continuation with clear potential ahead.
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