The Astounding Wolf-Man vol. 2

Short version:  Yeah, I guess I will be picking up vol. 3 after all.

This second volume zips along quite well now that the setup is out of the way and Robert Kirkman can focus on developing the characters.  We see Gary teaming up with the werewolf who gave him his curse as he trains to find a way to kill Zechariah and find a way to deal with all of the government agents out to get him.  As for his vampire former mentor, we actually find out his origin and the reason as to why vampires haven’t taken over the world.  It’s a pretty simple and clever one and the way in which it’s revealed adds some depth and sympathy to Zechariah’s character.

The team-up with Invincible is also featured here and while I liked reading it when it was collected in vol. 11 of that series, it reads better now that I know what Gary’s deal is.  Though the series itself doesn’t break any new ground, it’s still very enjoyable and easy to get caught up in thanks to Kirkman’s smart writing and Zach Howard’s sharp art.  There are also more than enough plot threads in play to hold my attention and get me to pick up the next two volumes — sometime in the future.