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Streets of Blood (Nevermen, Book 2)

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This is the follow-up to the Amara & Davis's first Nevermen effort. Though not at long a read or epic a story, Streets of Blood has all of the strengths of the first outing, while amping up the action a bit.

The monolithic deco-style city is still as big a character as the heroes themselves, and plays an impressive backdrop for the Nevermen's pulp/noir adventures. Details are dealt out about the Professor, Muderist, and the Nevermen, though Amara is still holding most of the cards close to his chest; no real revelations were cut loose, but he definitely gives the impression that they are coming.

The main villain is Winterbone, another of the Professor's creations and predecessor to the Nevermen. Trapped and frozen in the Professor's tower, Winterbone is released during the catastrophe at the end of the first book. Free at last, Winterbone collects and unifies the surreal and horrific criminal elements of the city, and plans to revenge himself against his father.

Amara's writing is much stronger in this book, and the dialog is much easier to follow. Davis's artwork is better than ever, and lends an fun-loving energy to unusual citizens of the Nevermen's hometown. Visually this book is as beautiful and dynamic as the first, and is a gritty delight to follow the Nevermen as they belt out justice, two-fisted style.

For those who love super-powered action, but are tired of capes, masks, and perfect heroes, this is a great change of pace. The heroes are fractured, the villains grotesque, and bystanders walk along like nothing is out of the ordinary. An enjoyable, if not surreal, read.