Comic Review // Janus, Psi-Division Volume 2 by 2000 AD

After yesterday's Janus, Psi-Division review, I was eager to read the second issue. I was excited to see how Faustus would end and what other stories we would be treated to. Let’s jump into the review.

Title: Janus, Psi-Division Vol. 2

Author: Mark Millar, Grant Morrison, John Freeman.

Illustrators: Paul Johnson, Adrian Salmon.

Notes: Originally serialized in 2000 AD Progs 1028-31 & Judge Dredd Megazine 2.56-2.61. Published 2014 by Rebellion

Review

The issue started strong with the final part of Faustus revealed. I enjoyed this story; I loved the idea of the future creating the past to ensure the future happens so they can manipulate the past (confusing, right?). The story was ultimately well-conceived and beautifully executed on the art front. I felt terrible for Judge Mookie, but even he became a selfless hero of Mega-City 1, a rather welcomed outcome for me.

Sadly, the magazine took a turn for the worse at this stage. This was the only story of Janus in the issue! Yep, it's halfway in, and there is no more Janus. This disappointed me more than you could realize, as I had grown fond of Janus and the artwork. From this point on, we just had some Judge Karyn stories. For those who don't know, Karyn and Janus attempted to replace Anderson as she travelled the stars. Sadly, Karyn never really found herself and was soon forgotten by 2000 AD or used as a filler character. Her stories here aren't exciting, which is unfortunate as I am sure they could have captured the audience's imagination. Sadly, from my viewpoint, the artwork is jarring, and I lose all focus on the story. I wish these tales had not been included. I also would have preferred a more considerable single volume of Janus Tale and skipped these stories completely. Oh well, you can't win them all.

My final thought on this issue is that it is worth reading the second half of Faustus but then stop. The real question now is what to read next.