The second issue of the new British comic has hit the shelves of your local newsagents and any WH Smiths that remain open as the lock-down gets tougher. The publishers acknowledge the difficulties of launching Shift during the pandemic but inform us the first issue was a success which is good news.
The publishing schedule is also made clear in the latest issue . Shift will be published every five weeks so that's 10 issues every year which is fine for an independent publication and don't forget this is a major effort by those involved so one hopes you gave the first issue a try (it's still available from the publisher) and will stick with it as the various stories develop.
This issue kicks off with a complete short story Chance by Hal Laren which will show the casual reader what a high standard this comic delvers in terms of story and art. This is followed by the second part of the so far silent science fiction adventure Kora which continues to entertaining.
The second installment of Soulwind is prefaced by an interview with creator Scott Morse. I have to say this was far more accessible than the the first part which leaves me with much more interest in events having been previously undecided. Might be worth re-reading the first part.
The wordy Tiny Acts of Violence follows and there's something sinister lurking in the background. And it's not communists for a change. Shifter is next up and the story gears up as two strangers with sinister intent show up and there's danger for Noah if he's not careful.
Foot Soldiers continues in it's strange world and is not in a "fold out format" though it continues in the form of a mural. Ed Doyle and Alan Holloway are interviewed next about their independent pocket sized Sentinel comic. I've got the last two issues and am currently waiting for the third held up in the Christmas post. Each issue is completely different. One to watch.
My favourite feature in this comic To The Death by Simon Furman and Geoff Senior finishes off this edition with our hero in danger but being nobodies fool the action is set to continue. If you are interested (I certainly was) there is a US size prequel to this story available separately which I've just ordered but obviously won't arrive until after Christmas!
This is a fine example of what British comics can be and though the market remains small I hope this does reach some new readers. It certainly deserves to.
Rating 5 Stars Highly recommended
Available from: theshift.store
Next issue: 4th February 2021:
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