A stronger volume than the first, but still not Wood at his best.

The start of this one is a lot more of a rush. We get a kidnapping, a reveal of someone thought to be dead who is still alive, alot of backstabbing, and a lot of "What if" and "Who can it be" that keep you on your toes. The last two issues are one shots, one covering Zee's origins and how she ended up int he city while the last issue is basically just showing off a bunch of the city by almost news clipping type format.

Good: I did enjoy the main story in this volume. The twist and turns were solid, if not a little predictable. I like how they pushed forward in a quicker paced storyline in this one while not sacrificing telling a political thriller tale. I'm also getting a bit more used to the art form here, as it gives a good gritty feel. Zee backstory was a nice topper too.

Bad: I still don't like much of the cast. A lot of them are selfish, assholes, or just plain dumb. I also hated the last issue, as it was a slog to get through.

Overall, getting better. While not as good as some of Brian Wood's other works, it's starting to build into something I want to read more. A 3.5 out of 5.