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Snowpiercer, Vol. 2: The Explorers Hardcover – February 25, 2014

by Benjamin Legrand (Author), Jean-Marc Rochette (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 227 ratings
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Snowpiercer Vol.2 is the second volume of the enthralling and thought-provoking post-apocalyptic graphic novel series that inspired the critically acclaimed movie starring Chris Evans (Captain America/Fantastic Four). Originally published in French, this marks the first time that Snowpiercer will be available in English.
 
In a harsh, uncompromisingly cold future where Earth has succumbed to treacherously low temperatures, the last remaining members of humanity travel on a train known as Snowpiercer while the outside world remains encased in ice.

The occupants aboard the Snowpiercer believed themselves to be the last humans alive, yet they soon learn that they are not alone. There is another train that could potentially spell destruction for the passengers of the Snowpiercer as it carves a trail through the endlessly freezing terrain. 

This second train houses a small band of people that are willing to brave the relentless cold in search of the truth and discover what is left of the world by any means necessary.
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    144 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Titan Comics
  5. Publication date
    February 25, 2014
  6. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1782761365
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1782761365
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"Rises above the clichés" - Miami Herald

"The Explorers is fascinating. The world it creates is really worth experiencing, and while I expect Bong Joon-Ho's film focuses on The Escape, I would love to see him tackle this." - Flixist

"This is a powerful and penetrating look at Western culture and an excellent follow up to the original series." - Fanboy Comics 

"Four Out of Five Stars." - SciFi Mafia

"The black-and-white artwork sets the tone perfectly." - One Metal 

"A worthy sequel to the classic original." - Project Fandom

"Jacques Lob passed just after the first volume and Benjamin Legrand stepped in and did an awesome job, along with original contributor Jean-Marc Rochette. I’m pretty sure Lob would be very pleased with how the novel continued." - Horror Movies

"Like WALKING DEAD, this is apocalypse
done right!" - Ain't It Cool

"One of the greatest sci-fi comics ever written!"
- Comics Beat

About the Author

Jacques Lob, winner of the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême award, was a Franco-Belgian comic book author, best known for his Superdupont series. He began his career as an editorial cartoonist, before an editor suggested he focused on his writing, which bore rich fruit across a number of genres. He passed away in 1990.

Benjamin Legrand is the author of numerous thriller novels, screenplays, and comic scripts. As well as his own original works, he is well known as the French translator for the works of such authors as Tom Wolfe, Paul Cleave and Nelson DeMille. After Jacques Lob's death in 1990, Legrand continued the Snowpiercer series with a two-part sequel, collected by Titan in a single second volume.
 
Jean-Marc Rochette is a painter, illustrator and cartoonist. He has worked across a variety of projects and genres, from science fiction comics to children's cartoons - including adaptations of Voltaire's Candide and Homer's Odyssey - but Snowpiercer remains the work by which he is most popularly known.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Titan Comics; 0 edition (February 25, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1782761365
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782761365
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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"...The art style was Impeccable. The story is clearly set in a very abysmal setting and it really shows in the artwork and the story...." Read more

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Adam Baehr
5.0 out of 5 stars The Future Is Bleak.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016
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I will make this review short but sweet. I absolutely loved this comic. I'm doing this review based on both volumes 1&2 of this series as I have just finished reading both of them. I have already ordered the 3rd comic which comes out March 22nd,2016. I will say that this is a must buy comic series. I watched the movie before I read this series and the movie was a Masterpiece of a film and it's in my Top 10 favorite films of all time. I was very impressed by the story and yes it's very different from the movie so if you're worried about that then there is no need to be at all. The art style was Impeccable. The story is clearly set in a very abysmal setting and it really shows in the artwork and the story. I will finish by saying you need to pick this up and read it. You will not regret it but beware it is definitely mature to an extent with some of the pictures and graphic content even though it is in black and white.
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Joey
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018
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Great books.. love the movie.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Exploring the Great White
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
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Set in the same universe as the original story, SNOWPIERCER, VOL. 2: THE EXPLORERS is set several years into the future as the original SNOWPIERCER. Much of the plot of SNOWPIERCER, VOL. 2: THE EXPLORERS takes place upon this new train, The Snowpiercer 2, aka Icebreaker. This train is larger than the first, runs even faster, and is even capable of stopping for short periods of time. Snowpiercer 2 runs along the same track as the original train did and the people on board are fearful that the two trains will eventually collide. It is during the brief stops the train makes that a particular group of individuals, called Explorers, set out to survey the landscape and see if they can find any signs of the original train, signs of a thaw, etc. The protagonist of SNOWPIERCER 2 is an Explorer named Puig. Puig is kind of a rebel and gets in trouble. As a result he ends up being selected for a suicide mission, he ends up surviving the mission. He becomes a hero, and as a result, and life aboard Snowpiercer 2 completely changes for everyone. SNOWPIERCER 2 ties into the original story, but it’s a much different story. Instead of a social commentary on the haves and have-nots of the world, SNOWPIERCER 2 is more a commentary on how governments can control large populations of people and make them believe things that aren’t really true. It’s still a social commentary, but just a different type of one. If you read the original SNOWPIERCER, then you will want to check out Vol. 2.
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Benjamin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Dystopian Drama
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
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I felt this volume, while wildly different in plot, actually captured the tone of the Snowpiercer film better than the first volume. If you enjoyed the film or the first volume of the book, I really recommend this follow-up. It takes place in the same world as Snowpiecer but on a different train. You can probably jump right into this book without reading the first volume, but a few short scenes of the book definitely reward those with the knowledge of the first volume. If you like dark, disturbing, intelligent post-apocalyptic fiction like The Road or Reapers are the Angels, you'll enjoy this.
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Kyle
5.0 out of 5 stars Series revived my love of sci-fi
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2014
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Really just picked this series up out of no where and I'm so glad I did. The second book was much different than I thought it would be, it adds a whole new story to the mix changing things up. While I will say it seemed a bit rushed at parts, like weeks passed and i had no clue it flowed decently. So really my only complaint is i wish it were longer!
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Kerri S. White
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift idea
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
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Got the first 2 books in this series as a birthday gift for our son-in-law and he really likes them. We'll eventually get him the entire series
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M. C
3.0 out of 5 stars Same universe as volume 1 but don't come looking for answers
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2014
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Watched the movie and had some questions about this universe?
Read the first book and had some questions about this universe? Or wondered "what happened next"? Don't read this book looking for answers. Only read this book if you enjoy a good story. Nothing is cleared up, nothing is explained. Overall, I enjoyed it; but I wonder why it was even written.

Perhaps I've just been burned so badly from shows like "Lost" or "The Prisoner" where its always questions questions questions, the answer is just around the corner, and things are never quite explained; because even the author doesn't know.
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Sherron Rozzel
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020
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K
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't let the man in the ugly suit fool you, it's a really good book.
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2016
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This second installment has no relation to the film, and you will be half-way through the tale before it even connects to the first book. While 90% of this tale is outstanding and original, there are a few points where the story goes off the rails (pun) with some plot devices that seem too convenient or implausible. Nonetheless, it is a great story and is building towards something amazing.
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John Fogarty
5.0 out of 5 stars Clarification & Praise
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2014
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First and foremost, a notice to any potential purchasers; this book contains translations of BOTH volume 2 and 3 of the Snowpiercer saga. Although the title & item description only mention 'Vol. 2 - The Explorers' (L'arpenteur), it also contains 'Vol. 3 - The Crossing' (La traversée). The two roughly follow on from one another, and the English edition packages them both together; between this and 'Vol. 1 - The Escape', you'll have all published Snowpiercer works.

The book itself is fantastic. To even explain the premise would spoil Vol. 1, but needless to say, this is a dark, unique tale of post apocalyptic survival. Not for the faint of heart.
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Robert Ashley Wild
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastique: part deux
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2021
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This just keeps getting better. Still as graphically encapsulating as the first and the story is so intense. Note: read the first one beforehand.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A completely original sequel to the first Snowpiercer with exquisite ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2016
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A completely original sequel to the first Snowpiercer with exquisite art and engaging storyline, despite the parallels to the first story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The enjoyment continues
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2015
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Carries on right in the same vein as vol 1. What you have here is vol 2 and 3 combined, which is sensible as they are one story. It's tough, full of good stuff, and also full of illogicalities that you can happily overlook as a host of familiar themes lead you though it.

Still very enjoyable, and I'm sad this is the last one. What I'd like to see is something much later in the saga, when the whole thing is breaking down, sort of an earthbound "Orphans of the Sky". Well, you can't blame a chap for hoping.

Enjoyed this, though.
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