Fence, Vol.2 by C.S. Pacat (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW

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Fence, Vol 1 REVIEW

Title: Fence Vol. 2
Author: C.S. Pacat
Artists: Johanna the Mad & Joana LaFuente
Recent Release Date: January 15, 2019

Synopsis: Nicholas Cox is determined to prove himself in the world of competitive fencing, and earn his place on the Kings Row fencing team, alongside sullen fencing prodigy, Seiji Katayama, to win the right to go up against his golden-boy half-brother.

Tryouts are well underway at King’s Row for a spot on the prodigious fencing team, and scrappy fencer Nicholas isn’t sure he’s going to make the grade in the face of surly upperclassmen, nearly impossibly odds, and his seemingly unstoppable roommate, the surly, sullen Seiji Katayama. It’ll take more than sheer determination to overcome a challenge this big!

From the superstar team of C.S. Pacat (The Captive Prince) and fan-favorite artist Johanna the Mad comes the second volume of this acclaimed, dynamic series.

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Review: I don't usually read sports comics, but I am really enjoying this series. It reminds me of the anime Yuri! on ice. All of the sports lingo is explained through context. There are plenty of fencing specific words and references, but you don't have to be familiar with the sport. There's so much wonderfully exaggerated drama in this series and I love it all. There's also great tension. Potential romantic tension? Rivals to Lovers? Friendship to Lovers? Friendship to Rivals? So many different dynamics of relationships. 

Although I am really enjoying this series, I wanted more to happen. There's a lot of build-up. With not much pay out yet. I'll give this book a 4/5, but i have already pre-ordered Volume 3!   


--PAUL