The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2
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| Writer | Chris Condon |
| Artist | Jacob Phillips |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Karl Meyer is missing, and an anvil with occult powers has been stolen, and only Ezra Cain sees the connection. But a visit with his old professor, Dr. Morris, comes with a caution: the anvil’s power is more dangerous than Ezra realizes. After a tip sends Ezra to the Clockworkers’ Union in Brooklyn, he’ll come face to face with the mechanical menace that wields that power!
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
This series is being set up as a series of minis, with each being a stand-alone case, and I hope it returns as many times as these creators want it to. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Mar 25, 2026The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2 is proof that the first issue was much more of a strong start, but an example of the high-quality work we can expect in this run. Read Full Review
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8.8
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Mar 25, 2026Cain’s search for clues puts him in the direct sights of evil in this latest chapter. Condon plays out the drama with a superb script. Phillips takes readers through the gritty looks which only this case can provide. This series captures all the mystery you could want in a slow play drama. Don’t miss it! Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - Jonathan Waugh
Mar 25, 2026While not as action packed as the debut issue, Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2 is a necessary narrative cool down to add more to our hero's investigations into the dark underworld that awaits him. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Book Clique - Abel Loza
Mar 28, 2026The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2 cements its status as a leading example of inventive genre-mixing in comics. While this issue isn't as exciting as its predecessor, it excels at laying the foundation for a complex world and nuanced characters. Its standout art demands attention and elevates the entire experience. #Peril 2 exemplifies storytelling that shows rather than tells, largely through Phillips' masterful art. Chris Condon, Phillips, and their team continue to prove they are among the best creative talents in comics. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Phenomenal art by Jacob Phillips. The colors are so vibrant and pair well with the story. Especially with the way lights brighten up the city streets, and bits and pieces of people’s faces.
Chris Condon keeps the story intriguing - Ezra Cain is an interesting main character, as we continue to learn snippets about his past. True to classic noir stories, the characters all feel real, while still carrying an aura of mystery.
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8.0
While it doesn't do a whole lot in terms of really advancing the story, there's just enough to keep me just about as intrigued as I was with the first issue. Really great art from Phillips here, in particular. He really got to shine here, especially with a lot of this issue's second half featuring little-to-no dialogue.
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6.0
This is basically just a fire hose of exposition and considering how much of it there is, I don’t actually feel this added much to the first issue.
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9.0
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8.5
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