Speed Racer #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis trade paperback collects the second volume of IDW's 2008 Speed Racer series, continuing the high-octane adventures of the iconic racer and his Mach 5. The stories expand on the classic anime's universe with new challenges and rivalries, staying true to the franchise's signature blend of family drama and auto-racing action.
In "Hollywood Challenge," the Racer family settles into life in San Francisco as they prepare to qualify for the next big race. When Speed and "Pops" discover the legendary GTX—the fastest engine in the world—is back, Speed's growing fear and fascination push him toward dangerous decisions. Written by Lamar Waldron and illustrated by George Booker, with inks by Brian Thomas and colors by Ken Holewczynski, the issue captures the high-stakes tension of the track. The cover by Ken Steacy sets the tone with a sleek, dynamic vision of Speed’s next challenge.
In "Hollywood Challenge," Jo finds herself drawn to the charm of actor-turned-racer Paul Truman during a high-stakes race in LA, sparking a quiet tension that puts Speed’s focus to the test. As the finish line looms, he’s forced to confront what truly matters—beyond victory, beyond rivalry, and even beyond the roar of the engine.
In "The Captain of Atlantis," Speed and Trixie find themselves unexpectedly aboard the sleek, high-tech submarine Atlantis during a relaxed drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, where they meet the enigmatic Captain Quinn Van Scott and his crew. With the ocean's mysteries unfolding around them, the journey takes a thrilling turn as secrets beneath the waves begin to surface.
In "The Haunted Engine," the Racer family settles into life in San Francisco as they prepare for the next big race, only to be shaken by the sudden return of the GTX—the legendary, rumored-to-be-unbeatable machine. Speed’s growing unease and fascination with the GTX push him to make risky decisions that test his limits, as the past and the track blur into something far more dangerous than speed alone.
In "Dead Hate," Speed Racer pushes the GTX-2 to its limits, but the V-Gas is twisting his mind, making every turn feel like a gamble with his own identity. With Harry Cranium determined to see him behind the wheel—no matter the cost—Speed must fight not just the race, but the storm inside.
When a string of strange crashes strikes the race sponsored by Mr. Tetsi's Company, Speed Racer follows the trail to a rival firm—and finds himself up against a team of elusive ninjas. With high-speed chases and hidden dangers at every turn, Speed must outwit his foes before the next lap.
Speed and Trixie narrowly evade the Yakora's deadly ninjas, only to find the authorities uninterested without proof. With the race looming and no one believing their story, Trixie heads off for a bit of shopping while the team prepares to hit the track—unaware that the truth they need might be hidden in plain sight, right under Speed’s skin.
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↩ Reprints Speed Racer #6 (1988), Speed Racer #7 (1988), Speed Racer #8 (1988), Speed Racer #9 (1988), Speed Racer #10 (1988), Speed Racer #11 (1988), Speed Racer #12 (1988), Speed Racer #13 (1988)
Reprinted in Speed Racer #2 (1987)
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