REVIEW: 'Arcade Kings' #2 by Dylan Burnett, Walter Baiamonte, and Sara Antonellini

ARCADE KINGS #1

Writer: Dylan Burnett

Artist: Dylan Burnett

Colors: Walter Baiamonte & Sara Antonellini

Letters: ANDWORLD DESIGN

Publisher: Image Comics

Release Date: May 17, 2023

Cover Price: $7.99

MINISERIES PREMIERE

ROUND ONE: FIGHT!

Writer and artist DYLAN BURNETT (Ant-Man, Cosmic Ghost Rider) unveils a new prestige comics series sensation, perfect for fans of INVINCIBLE and MURDER FALCON.

Joe, a mysterious new face in Infinity City, has suddenly become the hottest new player at the Round House Arcade. Anyone can challenge him, but no one can win.

But Joe's secret past is about to catch up to him when his most formidable challenge yet rolls into town, forcing Joe to combo his powers with a joystick, his fists...and his fighting family legacy!

Score:

★★★★☆ (4/5)

QUICK REVIEW: 'Arcade Kings' by Dylan Burnett, Walter Baiamonte, and Sara Antonellini is a fun vibrant comic for all ages. It's a smorgasbord of cartoony art, arcade game aesthetics, and anime-style action with some pro wrestling love mixed in. With so much going on, the unbeatable Joe faces his biggest challenge yet and the mystery surrounding this "arcade king" is revealed. Joe must walk the earth to find what he's looking for. Burnett's designs are bold including nostalgic winks at classic arcade games, the brash vibrant colors of Baiamonte and Antonelli infuse it with life, and Andworld's lettering and sound effects create a video game come to life. Charming with exciting fighting action, 'Arcade Kings' wields an irresistible blend of genres into a potent funhouse for all readers.

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