Donny Cates and Eliot Rahal return with Geoff Shaw on art and Dee Cunniffe adding the colors. Â I have been waiting somewhat impatiently for issue two since reviewing the Heavy Metal published return of Paybacks. Â This is such a fun title to read and the team continues to deliver in this issue.

A quick catch up for those who made the mistake of not picking up issue #1:

The Super-Dex, a list of secret identities for all superheroes, was leaked the web. Â High Guard, Leader of the most powerful superhero team–THE COMMAND, blames the Paybacks. Â High Guard has declared war on the team. Â Mr. Pierce, the shadowy owner of the Paybacks has offered freedom for anyone killing a member of THE COMMAND.

This issue begins to flesh out Miss Adventures’ role in the story and opens up new mystery with Bloodpouch. Â We also get to see more of the team exploring the vastness of the Van.

The writing is satirical and refreshing and no character is treated as inconsequential. Â I guarantee you will read this book multiple times to pick up all the references strewn about the book. Â The art is good with several great splash pages. Â Colorist Dee Cunniffe brings the art to life with great reflection and shadows. Â The panel layout changes provideÂ a benefit to following the story and Taylor Esposito’s lettering is dead on.

I cannot find anything I don’t like about this title. Â It remains a satirical look at superhero books, but is still,Â at its heart a superhero book. Â This juxtaposition plays perfectly in the title and makes it a stand out series for readers. Â I will continue to be impatient for the following issues.

WELL DONE to the creators and HEAVY METAL publishing yet again! Â One question I have for these fine folks providing me the opportunity to review this work . . .