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After the Earth-Shattering events of volume one we find Gary Hampton, The Astounding Wolf-Man, on the run from the law - his very life hanging in the balance! He must learn how to harness the beast within, once and for all, and clear his name before the full might of the U.S. government takes him down! Guest Starring Invincible!This volume collects The Astounding Wolf-Man issues #8-12 and Invincible #57. ... Read more

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An Underwhelming Title
Robert Kirkman is a usually a consistently solid author. I loved Invincible, and what I've read of The Walking Dead has been really good, but The Astounding Wolfman is mediocre bordering on bad. The pacing is off and the characters aren't particularly likable. If you're a Kirkman fan, you'll be disappointed by this book, I know I was.

Hitting it's Stride
Please don't read this review if you have not read the first trade as I mention several plot points from the first volume.Coming off the events of the first trade.Gary finds himself on the run and hunted by the government for killing his wife.Though he is innocent, he searches for a way to clear his name with the law and his daughter and to get revenge on the vampire who betrayed him and is the true killer.He also seeks out the elder werewolf who changed him so he might learn more about his powers.Also contains an appearance by Invincible.This trade contains the issues 8-12 of Astonishing Wolf-Man, Invincible 57 and Monster Pile-Up 1 as well as sketches and character designs.This is a terrific comic and one of my favorite titles.Invincible, Tech-Jacket, Capes and Brit are all in the same universe if you want even more Kirkman goodness.

Improvements Made!
Well, in my review of the first volume of the astounding wolfman, my beef was around the coloration and art work of Jason Howard.Having read this second volume I now realize that I also had some minor frustrations with the storyline in the first volume as well.Thankfully all of my complaints have been addressed here in this second volume of the Astounding Wolfman.The story has taken off and the artwork has improved dramatically, especially the coloration.So nice to see another five star production from Kirkman et al.There are some cross over issues in this volume with the Invincible series so I had read two of the chapters already, but evenstill I would rate this a must have.If you are a fan of Robert Kirkman and especially the Invincible series this is a no brainer... pick it up!

WOW!"Wolfman" really takes off
"The Astounding Wolfman, v.2"
Written by Robert Kirkman
Illustrated by Jason Howard & Ryan Ottley
(Image Comics, 2009)
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Awesome. This is where the new series by Robert Kirkman, about a superhero werewolf, really takes off. Although I liked the first volume, I wasn't completely wowed by it, but this volume definitely had me hooked.

Here, Kirkman firmly anchors the Wolfman to the rest of his superhero universe, with a crossover event involving the teen hero Invincible, and a slugfest involving the JLA-ish Guardians Of The Globe, as well as the beginning of an entanglement with the government agency that once sponsored Invincible's career. This is all fun, but meanwhile the Wolfman finds his personal life shattered, and pursues more mastery of his supernatural talents, seeking the mentorship of the very werewolf that attacked him in Volume One, and made him a werewolf in the first place. There are still huge, gaping holes in the plot -- for example, we had learned previously that the elder werewolves sometimes choose their victims for specific reasons, but our hero, despite spending weeks in the forest training with his "sponsor," never asks why he was chosen. (Guess that'll be a future episode...) Regardless, the series is picking up steam and is becoming quite fun.I burned through the first two books, and when I got to the end of this volume, I was really, really bummed that I'll have to wait for several months to find out what happens next. But trust me: I'll be there!(Joe Sixpack, ReadThatAgain book reviews)

The ex-billionaire werewolf superhero wife killer returns
This is what Robert Kirkman does so well. He excels at slow-burn storytelling; he allows you to get to know his characters and care about them, and then, just maybe, he lulls you a bit with the not-much-going-on pacing. But then Kirkman goes in for the kill, tossing in crazy plot twists and upending the status quo. I'm sure he does this with a demented grin on his mug. We've seen Kirkman do this time and again in INVINCIBLE and in THE WALKING DEAD. And, for sure, he's doing it in THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN.

Plot SPOILERS now, including some for the first trade collection.

Gary Hampton had it all once: the wealth and the good life and the family thing. But being turned into a werewolf tends to put a crimp in one's lifestyle. For Gary Hampton, everything since then has gone horrifically wrong. Early on, he'd parleyed his lycanthropic abilities into a costumed crimefighting career, and even had some success at the cape & cowl biz. But now the curse of the werewolf has caught up with him. Gary Hampton is on the run, accused of murdering his wife and his true identity now common knowledge.

THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN Vol. 2 collects issues #8-12 of the ongoing series, INVINCIBLE #57, and the Wolf-Man feature from MONSTER PILE-UP #1 (which comprises the first four pages of this trade). As an added bonus, there are 12 pages of cover roughs, layouts, and concept designs, with thoughts offered accordingly by Kirkman and energetic penciller Jason Howard (who also inks and colors his stuff). This story arc centers on Gary Hampton as a desperate fugitive from the law. At wits' end, a distraught Gary returns to the Willow Creek camping ground, seeking help from the Elder werewolf who had attacked and turned him. Under the Elder's tutelage, he undergoes arduous training and ridiculously violent tests, this so that Gary can grow strong enough and skilled enough to take down his former mentor, the manipulative vampire Zechariah and the actual murderer of Gary's wife. Issue #10 spotlights Zechariah and features his vampiric origin (sometime in 1916), and it says something about how bent and delusional this dude is that he actually regards himself as one of the very earliest superheroes.

You can never discount Kirkman's gift for establishing solid character development, and the guy seems to do this without dropping in humongous amounts of exposition. There are nice touches throughout, such as Gary's response when the Elder werewolf questions him about his need to wear the superhero costume. And, okay, super-powered government agent Hunter seems to be only intent on taking the werewolf down, but I like that Invincible, when sent in to nab Gary, is open-minded enough that he actually takes the time to stop and listen to Gary's side of things. Gary and Invincible pair up for WOLF-MAN #11 and INVINCIBLE #57, and this two-issue crossover reads quick and its ending bodes well for future Wolf-Man/Invincible team-ups. This arc also ushers scar-faced Cecil Stedman, director of the Global Defense Agency, into the mix. It looks like Stedman has definite future plans for the Wolf-Man.

On the domestic side, Kirkman occasionally touches base with what's left of Gary's family, his estranged teenaged daughter Chloe. Chloe has never been down with Gary's lycanthropy, and now she thinks he's killed her mother. Chloe becomes so obsessed with revenge that she hires Damien Darkblood, a most peculiar private investigator. But then she goes one step beyond this.

Another thing going for THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN is Kirkman's seamless weaving in of horror and superhero elements. And, like in his zombie series THE WALKING DEAD, Robert Kirkman doesn't at all shy away from scenes of blood and gore. The fur certainly flies, but then so do all sorts of viscera. When you've got characters like werewolves and vampires and a federal agent who boasts an impressive healing factor, then you can seriously up the brutality. And, as evinced in the first trade and also here, Gary doesn't quite exercise full control over his powers or bestial nature. On the superhero front, we see the Wolf-Man (and Invincible) take on the likes of the Immortal and his super-team, as well as the Global Defense Agency's zombie-like soldiers. We also see the debut of a new supervillain group, Triple Threat, headed up by the hi-tech supervillainess Construct. But I expected to see more development with the Actioneers, the superhero group that was turned into vampires by Zechariah. I happen to think that Triple Threat and the Actioneers are pretty cheesy group names. But, hey, that doesn't take away from the taut atmosphere and the ratcheted-up pace of the book. Robert Kirkman makes this corner of the Image universe a place readers enjoy exploring. Gary Hampton, his life in shambles and his future uncertain, is a likeable lead, his Wolf-Man persona an intriguing superhero. As long as THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN keeps on producing quality storytelling -and with Kirkman at the helm, how could it not? - I'm in for the long haul, anticipating each new issue with a toothy grin. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Robert Bushnell Ryan (November 11, 1909 ? July 11, 1973) was an American actor who often played hardened cops and ruthless villains.Ryan was born in Chicago, Illinois, the first child of Timothy Ryan and his wife Mabel Bushnell Ryan . He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1932, having held the school's heavyweight boxing title all four years of his attendance. After graduation, the 6`4" Ryan found employment as a stoker on a ship, a WPA worker, and a ranch hand in Montana. ... Read more

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On a trip to Africa, Mark finds himself torn between two lives: his normal life with his girlfriend Amber and his super-hero life with good friend Atom Eve. Decisions, decisions...Also in this volume: Angstrom Levy makes his move and the truth about ROBOT is revealed! ... Read more

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Just keeps getting better and better
Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley are one of the reasons why I spend ridiculous amounts of money every month. I do this not only to buy Invincible, but also to buy as many other trade paperbacks and comics as possible just to see if there's someone out there who can top these two guys! So far I haven't found anyone yet, and probably never will. This collection, "Three's Company", contains issues 31 - 35 of the series and focuses on relationships. Atom Eve's relationship with Mark is brought under tremendous strain as he turns up with his girlfriend Amber to visit Eve in Africa. Mark soon learns of Eve's feelings for him and has to deal with his own emerging feelings for her...without hurting Amber. A tricky situation, especially for a college Freshman who has to juggle being a superhero on the side (or is it the other way around?) Plenty of romance and emotional encounters can be found in these five issues, but there's also a lot of action for those adrenalin junkies who've become hooked on Kirkman's weird villains and ever weirder super-battles. The best one in this book features Mark's fight with Angstrom Levy, his self-styled nemesis, the result of which is shocking and totally unforseen. Mark also learns that a superhero cannot always rest on his laurels, but must continually train in order to improve his powers. This concept made me like the book even more, because it focuses on the fact that being a superhero is a lot of hard work and not always a bed of roses, even for a guy who is Invincible. The art here is incredible, the writing even more so. Buy this book. You won't regret it.

Robert Kirkman is less man and more God
I honestly don't know how or why Invincible is so good, but it is.I care about the characters, the plot twists are everywhere, yet it manages to feel incredibly real without ever letting you forget it's a comic book.That a contradiction, I know, but I don't care.Invincible is a rare gem indeed.Definitely buy this book, but ideally start from the beginning of the story.All hail the Viltrumite Empire!

Excellent followup!!
Like every other book in this series, Invincible Vol 7 really takes you to new places with the young superhero. I love the dynamic & reveal with Eve and the little montage of alternate dimensions! I don't even have to suggest buying this book because if you've made it this far in the series, you're already hooked! ... Read more

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In the aftermath of Mark's revelation concerning his father, he's forced to pick up the pieces of his life and carry on. The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 2 collects Invincible's struggle to become his own man, to stand on his own and live his own life. This is a can't-miss for any Invincible fan and a perfect addition to any bookshelf. ... Read more

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Incredible
If your reading this review it means more than likely you've already read Invincible vol. 1 which means you already know how kick butt this series is. So if your asking yourself if you should by the second volume then the answer is YES YES YES. Stop wasting time and buy.

Great Purchase
As always, Amazon delivers with low prices and quick delivery.Invincible Ultimate Collection vol. 2 is a must for any fan who wants to get a deeper understanding of the character of Mark Grayson.Fantastic story.

nice and easy
Nice book. Kirkman is a great writer (if you don't believe me read the walking dead) and the book is great. I highly recommend this comic book if you want to have some fun and/or read a nice story about an adolescent suerheroe

Great, but not as great as Volume 1
The reason this gets a 4 and not a 5 star rating is because I read Volume 1 right before I read Volume 2.If you read Volume 1, wait a little to read Volume 2.2 is fantastic, Robert Kirkman is an amazing writer, but it falls short of being as amazing as 1.Volume 2 picks up right where Volume 1 left off, and has Mark learning more about himself and his powers.Now that he has taken on his fathers job for Cecil, he is having some trouble juggling everything all at once, and that's the basic plotline of this one.What you have to remember about this is it is all about setting up the later comics.Each issue stands almost entirely on its own, but when you read later issues, or volumes, if you haven't read this one, they aren't nearly as good, and some just won't make much sense without this one.So read it, buy it, enjoy it, just remember this one is all about laying groundwork for the future of Invincible.

"This stuff is hard. It's not like the movies. Glasses just aren't enough."
STOP reading this, if you haven't yet gone thru Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 or INVINCIBLE, Vols. 1-3 (FAMILY MATTERS, EIGHT IS ENOUGH, and PERFECT STRANGERS).

As Invincible, teenager Mark Grayson may be one of the most powerful superheroes on the planet, but Robert Kirkman writes him as such a likable, down-to-earth kid that you find yourself easily relating to him. INVINCIBLE is one of the best comics going on out there today. You're really, really missing out if you haven't yet checked out this title. Anyway, about INVINCIBLE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, Vol. 2...

As we found out in the previous volume, Omni-Man (the erstwhile Defender of Democracy) turns out to be a humongous super-villain. Having confessed to his son Invincible (and, unwittingly, to the rest of the world) his true goal of conquering the Earth for his home planet of Viltrium, Omni-Man ends up beating the living snot out of Invincible in a cataclysmic battle and then blasts off into deep space, leaving his son in critical condition. The betrayal leaves Mark and his mom in deep shock, and their coping mechanisms kick in. Mark's mom takes to drinking and passing out on the couch; Mark internalizes everything.

One immediate fallout to Omni-man turning traitor is that Invincible becomes an agent of a top, top, top secret government agency. As such, Mark is directed to various trouble spots around the world where his powers would be put to best use. This frequently keeps him on the move, and soon Mark's girlfriend Amber is getting fed up with the chronic lateness, abrupt departures, and frequent absences (she suspects him of drug-dealing). Yet one more repercussion to Omni-man's betrayal is that Invincible is instantly regarded with suspicion by a few in the superhero community (*cough*theImmortal*cough*).

Averting disasters, saving lives, beating up on the bad guys, picking up the pieces of his life. Then there's school. An alien invasion causes a delay in the graduation of Mark's high school senior class, after which Mark only has two weeks to prepare for his first day in college.

Writer Robert Kirkman keeps it real, or as real as he can get in the world of comic books. From the get-go, this comic book has kept it coming with unexpected twists and stories that are fresh and so enjoyable to read. Kirkman offers up offbeat takes on superhero conventions. He's already taken characters who were clearly based on recognizable DC superheroes and made them (or what happened to them) integral to the story (of course, I'm talking about the Guardians of the Globe). I'd like to think that Kirkman's characters, for the most part, behave just as real people would if put in the same abnormal circumstances. I like that Kirkman doesn't resort to Clark Kent-ism, where a disguise becomes impenetrable by virtue of donning a pair of glasses. Two of the folks who know of Mark's dual identities actually figured it out on their own. Heck, even one villain saw thru the costume and instantly recognized Invincible's civilian identity. Given, that was Mark's evil physics teacher (see ULTIMATE COLLECTION Vol. 1), so he already knew Mark.

With the wild success of the comic book (it's about to hit the issue #50 landmark), Kirkman gets even more diligent about building his Invincible universe. I love numerous sub-plots, love that feeling of stuff always happening, with more stuff waiting just around the corner. Kirkman weaves in boatloads of sub-plots. Lessee, in no particular order, there's that ill-fated expedition to Mars (the endpage of which lets you know more will be heard from this); there's the Titan-turning-over-a-new-leaf arc; the continuing machinations of the dimension-hopping Angstrom Levy; the one with the Reanimen; and there's that issue devoted to Allen the Alien, which gets us closer to the monster Viltrumite arc.

Kirkman invests more time into the supporting cast, fleshing out characters such as Robot (awesome!), Monster Girl, and Allen the cyclopic alien (also awesome). Mark's mom gets more face time and meets a friend with whom she shares a common ground. Even the guy who makes superhero suits is developed further. Also more on Mark's lovelife, more on his best bud William's love life, and even on Atom Eve's lovelife. Because, c'mon, who doesn't dig teen romance in a teen title?

I love the seemingly throwaway touches. What Mark does with his graduation cap (the same cap, which, by the way, turns up in a later issue); his mom packing him lunch on his Mars excursion, and what happens with that. I like the fact that Kirkman isn't shy about involving his characters in heart-to-heart dialogues. #22 and #0 are two of my favorites, two issues which consist mostly of dialogue, stemming from Amber and Mark's heading-downhill relationship. And, in issue #23, Kirkman shows why Allen the Alien is such a popular character.

The art? Ryan Ottley, who took over from Cory Walker back in issue #8, boasts pencils and inks that are visually compelling and elegant in its simplicity. In all this, Ottley retains much of Cory Walker's style. Credit, too, to Bill Crabtree, who with his crisp coloring definitely adds to the clean look of INVINCIBLE.

INVINCIBLE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, Vol. 2 collects issues #14-24, #0, and a story from IMAGE COMICS SUMMER SPECIAL #1. Brief origins of Monster Girl, Rex Splode, the Immortal, Dupli-Kate, and Atom Eve are also included. As a bonus, there's a ton of sketches with commentary by Kirkman, as well as the script to issue #23. By the way, if you already own INVINCIBLE, Vol. 4 - HEAD OF THE CLASS and Vol. 5 - THE FACTS OF LIFE, then you basically already have the issues reprinted in this Ultimate Collection Hardcover.

Otherwise, go get this one. ... Read more

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How to build berms
The book Beauty All Around You has the subtitle How to Create Large Private Low-Maintenance Gardens, Even on Small Lots and Small Budgets.This book is no substitution for Gardens Are for People by Thomas D. Church.I expected more from the book that was provided.The book for the most part is how to build a berm, where to place it and a plant glossery.It addresses suburban lots of 1 acre or smaller and does little to provide aesthetic recommendations, just visual blocking using berms.The book contains just 12 color photos. ... Read more