Dead Squad #2

The tension is already running high in this second issue of IDW and Darby Pop Publishing's Dead Squad, as the cover puts a fierce, dark-haired woman front and center — dual-wielding pistols with cool, unflinching resolve while a gloved figure cowers in the foreground. The smoky, warm-toned backdrop gives the whole scene a gritty, action-movie feel that fits perfectly with the military dog-tag logo anchoring the title. With Federman, Scaia, and Montenat driving this 2014 series, Dead Squad #2 looks like a sharp, confident action thriller that rewards readers who enjoy their heroes armed and absolutely in charge.