The first issue of Bronze Faces set up one of the facilities that are more interesting than I’ve seen in the comics. It is a group of thieves who steal not for profit or glory, but to regain their treasures in their hometown of Nigeria. What made it work is that the creative teams of Shobo, Shof and Alexandre Tefenkgi were not afraid to offer stories full of intricate characters and explore the cultural gaps. Bronze Faces #2 continues this trend, but shifts settings and characters.
This time, the thief is much more skilled. One of them was once a former SA, while the other was a legal criminal. But it also shows how the Timi, Coral and Gunka robbers in the first issue spread to inspire others. Shobo and Shof were not shy about legacy being a big part of the book, especially when it comes to regaining their culture.
Shobo and Shof scripts also shake up the place. Instead of robbing the museum, this time the trio of thieves is robbing Chappalwadi horse racing, the train, home to auctions of some of the world’s most precious artifacts. Modern train robbery is something I never thought I’d see in the comics, but the duo pens a thrilling story featuring a twist that jumps into the era and makes Ocean’s 11 embarrassed.
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By changing the settings, Tefenkgi can design an all-new host character for Bronze Face #2. There’s a spoiled heir/influencer who turns out to be essential to the plot, a chef who makes Gordon Ramsay look like a lover, and a choppy detective who tracks down the main character. The main characters are the book’s biggest attraction, thanks to their unique masks. Not only does the mask allow them to hold onto their heritage, they are also designed eloquently under Tefenki’s pencils.
Tefenkgi’s artwork is enhanced by the works of Lee Loughridge and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Otsmane-Elhaou makes sure that all the sound effects pop out and attract readers’ attention, whether it’s a shaking wine glass or an engine chugging. Loughridge’s colours also bring life to the world around the characters. The warm reddish glow inside the train contrasts with the cold blue of the thief’s hideout.
Bronze Faces #2 may have changed some details, but the excitement of that first pitch is still standing. What’s robbing the plane next? bank? Whatever that is, this creative team will provide both adrenaline thrills and emotional chills.
“Bronze Face” #2 switch gears
Bronze Face #2
Bronze Faces #2 may have changed some details, but the excitement of that first pitch is still standing. What’s robbing the plane next? bank? Whatever that is, this creative team will provide both adrenaline thrills and emotional chills.
The setting and character shift, but the angle of the robber remains.
Shobo and Shof tackle their heritage in a variety of ways, demonstrating how their actions stimulate other actions.
Tefekngi enters various characters into his pages and pays special attention to the masks the main character is wearing.
Colors and text that actually pop out of the page and demand attention.
