Mind Mgmt Volume Two: The Futurist by Matt Kindt - Paul's REVIEW

*I received this graphic novel as an eARC from Dark Horse Comics on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

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Title: Mind MGMT Volume Two: The Futurist 
Author: Matt Kindt
Year Published: 2013

My REVIEW of Mind MGMT Volume One: The Manager

Synopsis: We've learned some of the secrets of Henry Lyme; now get ready to meet the rest of Mind Management! With the remains of the Management attempting to reform and hot on Lyme’s tail, the former spy is forced to seek help from other defectors around the globe, including the deadly Futurist, Duncan! 

Meanwhile, losing her memory has barely slowed journalist Meru down, as an attempt on her life puts her back on the hunt for Mind Management—and on a collision course with the terrible truths Lyme has hidden from her! 

Collecting MIND MGMT #7–#12, plus stories from Dark Horse Presents and i09!


Review: This second volume continues the paranoia and conspiracy that is Mind MGMT. It has the same feel as the first volume, but I found it easier to comprehend. This is probably because I was familiar with the world of Mind MGMT.

The story of one individual agent known as The Hulk is interspersed throughout the narrative. I really enjoyed his story and I found it blended into the main story excellently. 

I like this world because you don't know who to trust. Who really is good or bad? It's all about perspective.
The common ability of seeing the future is done in a very unique way. Those with the power can see what those around him are predisposed to do within a few miles radius. 

The artwork is the same as the first volume. It's very unique to this series. The watercolors and sketchiness give it a creepy feel. There are other things hidden throughout the book that will make the conspiracy theorists out there happy. 

I give this book a 4/5. If you enjoyed the first volume, you should definitely read this volume as well!


-PAUL

Mind Mgmt Volume One: The Manager by Matt Kindt - Paul's REVIEW

**I was provided an ecopy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

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Title: Mind Mgmt Volume One: The Manager
Author/Artist: Matt Kindt
Year Published: 2013

Synopsis: Reporting on a commercial flight where everyone aboard lost their memories, a young journalist stumbles onto a much bigger story, the top-secret Mind Management program. Her ensuing journey involves weaponized psychics, hypnotic advertising, talking dolphins, and seemingly immortal pursuers, as she attempts to find the flight’s missing passenger, the man who was MIND MGMT’s greatest success—and its most devastating failure. But in a world where people can rewrite reality itself, can she trust anything she sees?

Review: The storytelling in this graphic novel really pulled me in. So many mysteries appear in this novel. It had me thinking the whole time. It is a spy/investigator/conspiracy story with hints of X-Men, Watchmen. and Wanted.

The artwork is very simple, but it matches the tone of the graphic novel. 

The themes aren't that original, but it's a nice take on the secret society with super powers working under the government and is behind all historical events story. The ending was left open, but there is a sequel due out in October. 

I give this graphic novel a 4/5. The storytelling is done well and it had me thinking the whole time. 

-PAUL