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The Backstagers Vol. 2, Volume 2 by James Tynion IV

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carlyisclary's review

5.0

the first one was so cute but thiS?! FANTASTIC! The story is so gripping and unique, there's no way to really tell what will happen next. And the art is SO FUN!!!!! Felt transported back to high school stage crew days, and amazed that Tynion was able to paint such a strangely accurate picture of what it's like in the wings. While I'm excited for a 3rd vol, I kind of feel like it should've ended here, just because it wrapped up so nicely! We shall see...we shall see

rosewelsh's review

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4.0

I was a big fan of the first volume of this series, and this is more of the same. The standout thing here is the art, which is gorgeous and evocative. The art adds something special to the story while making the mystery element far more compelling. I didn't feel like our characters had a lot of development during this volume, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Learning more about the missing students from 1987 was interesting, though I wish the author had drawn that out a little longer. I adore the LGBT representation in this series and how it integrates with the story without making it a huge deal. It's just who some of these kids are, it's accepted, and we move on. I hope we get to see more female characters the longer this series goes, especially the gangs new friends from the all-girls school. The volume ends on a high note, perfect to bring new mysteries in for the next volume.

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