The New York Five #2

"Start a War" delivers a tense, character-driven chapter in The New York Five, as Frank's escalating actions strain his relationship with Riley, while Merissa grapples with the weight of caring for her brother amid her academic pressures. Lona faces a personal reckoning when her boyfriend James arrives and confronts her growing fixation on her professor. Written by Brian Wood and illustrated with sharp emotional precision by Ryan Kelly—whose dynamic inks and expressive lines bring the story’s intensity to life—this issue deepens the web of personal conflicts shaping the series. The cover by Ryan Kelly captures the mood with a striking, intimate portrait that hints at the tensions simmering beneath the surface.