by Tony Rhea, Reporter

We all want to be a part of something. Part of a club, part of a movement, etc. What if you could be part of a city? What if it could be a part of you? Greg Pak gives us a glimpse of what this could look like in City Boy #2 this week from DC Comics!

Official Description:
Cameron Sun embraces a new power that he’s been running away from and travels through the shadows of the city…literally. But every power comes with a consequence. This upsets the city, and it doesn’t like City Boy very much. Does he have a choice to stay here any longer, or will he be forced leave to a  safer place…like Lexcorp?

Creative Team:
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Minkyu Jung
Colorist: Sunny Gho
Letterer: Wes Abbott

Picking up where City Boy #1 left off, Cameron summons the power of the city to try and save his friend. Before he can, he’s overwhelmed by what the city shows him, giving Intergang the chance to capture him. He’s brought face-to-face with the man responsible for his power, and face-to-face with what he can do (and what may be…).

It will be a surprise to no one that Greg Pak does a fantastic job further introducing us to these new characters in a familiar locale. It’s always great to get a different look at a familiar setting, and Pak delivers with a street-level character that feels relatable and interesting. The groundwork laid for Cameron in this issue, though, allows for him to be more than that street-level hero. With an interesting twist or two, Pak sets this character up to walk several paths, all of which would be interesting to continue reading.

Art and colors in City Boy #2 are no less impressive. No details are left on the table here (Cameron’s mask is reliably found to be tucked under his chin, for instance, in every panel until it would reasonably be not on his face at all). Colors are consistent and vibrant, with some standout work coming in the final pages when Cameron manifests his power in some new (and awesome) ways. The creative team on this book really seems to be working seamlessly well, and effortlessly impressive. 

City Boy should definitely be on your “must read” list. Superman may be the most powerful man in Metropolis, but that doesn’t mean he is the most interesting. Pak, Jung, and Gho should be proud of their work on this issue, and you should be excited to read it. 

Rating:
ComicsOnline gives City Boy #2 4 out of 5 Thrumming Hearts of the City!

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