1985 #2

After a cracking debut issue, I wasn't sure the high standard would be maintained when this issue opened up with a big Hulk/Juggernaut fight in its first few pages.  Hey, I'm not knocking big Hulk fights but Ed McGuinness is doing a mighty fine job of those over in Hulk.  I'm in 1985 for its mix of nostalgia and emotional truth, as Toby continues to be pulled between his dysfunctional father and possibly overbearing mother.  As with issue one, this is where the book really sparks to life.  The three characters of the family are very well conceived and nuanced.  However, the intrusion of bad guys Sandman and Electro towards the end of the book is not unwelcome as they are presented as creepily as I've ever seen them.  Great writing by Miller and absolute brilliant artwork by Tommy Lee Edwards - his attention to detail is astonishing.  One small quibble - it feels a quick read, Miller doesn't seem to like doing more than four panels to a page and, as he's such a good writer, I wouldn't mind a little more from him each issue.