Review: ‘Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong II’ #2 Brings High Intensity and Stakes as the Plot Continues to Grow

The second issue of DC’s epic series featuring Godzilla and Kong has arrived, and despite being a change of pace from the first issue, is very solid. Luther and the Suicide Squad are threatened to follow the orders of Colonel Leland Lafayette Shaw III after he murdered Amanda Waller. Meanwhile, the Justice League has to deal with Kong on Skull Island, who is interrupted by a giant titanized Killer Croc. They attempt to intervene, but it does not go as planned, and the importance of getting on Kong’s good side is well-realized.

The team can barely breathe when the Suicide Squad shows up and another battle ensues. So far in this series, intensity has been captured very well and is felt throughout, especially during this rough bout. Supergirl strays off from the group to attempt to reason with Kong, which is proving to be a challenge. Batman and Wonder Woman truly have their hands full with the Suicide Squad, as Superman also leaves to confront Lex Luthor in Hollow Earth. Their meeting is promptly interrupted by a band of Great Apes, as the issue concludes.

Illustrator Christian Duce once again does a stellar job, as the gritty DC style fits the mood very well. Kong’s scale is portrayed excellently again and the regular fights between characters are also aesthetically pleasing.

The story is progressing well. A lot of challenges are being thrown in the Justice League’s way, and they don’t know enough to formulate a solid plan against it, an ambiguity they share with the reader. One thing that some readers may find disappointing, however (spoiler alert here if you fear this will make you not want to read the issue), is that Godzilla and other titans are completely absent. The issue is more focused on the situations of the Justice League, Kong, and the Suicide Squad. Rest assured, when Godzilla does finally get back in the mix, things will get even more intense.

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 does a solid job at building the story and setting a tone of intensity. While the issue may lack things to appeal to every fan, it is a great read that leaves you eager to flip to the next page to see what happens next.

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