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Comics review: Vigilante returns in full glory
Arts and Culture Reporter
The rebirth of the popular DC Comics character Vigilante continues this month with the second issue of this new series. This issue follows Vig undercover into the notorious prison, Stryker’s Island, in search of Brandon Leigh, an inmate with information about several recent high-profile killings detailed in the previous issue. The only problem is that Leigh is housed in the highest security area in the prison, which also houses the most dangerous men Stryker’s Island has to offer.
A combination of Shawshank Redemption, Prison Break and the Dark Knight, this issue serves up equal servings of suspense and action. The story also follows the FBI’s efforts to learn more about a brewing gang war via their own undercover agent on the inside of Stryker’s Island. Faced with the x-factor of the Vigilante interfering with their agenda, the Feds decide to eliminate Vigilante from the equation. To further complicate matters for the protagonist, corrupt prison guards release the high-voltage villain, the Electrocutioner, to execute Leigh that night.
The current series features art by Rick Leonardi (Nightwing) and John Stanisci (Justice Society of America), and is scripted by fan favorite writer Marv Wolfman (Blade). The discoveries in this issue will lead Vig directly into conflict next month with one of the DC Universe’s most popular, and well-known, characters.
Join the Vigilante behind bars this month in Vigilante #2. Vigilante is published monthly by DC Comics, carries a cover price of $2.99, and is available at comic shops everywhere.
