I think the writing is sharp, and this volume really delves into New Orleans history (from Transatlantic enslavement to voodoo origins to Hurricane Katrina, etc).

I think there’s a way to include African-American/Black American history or themes without it reveling in trauma, and I think Quincredible gets it. The only nitpick is villain introductions are often rushed in this series. But I like dependable, bright-eyed Quinton, and I’m ready for another volume.

And Ms Adeliade and that white wolf were stylin’!

while it's unbelievably dumb that Brittany is going out with a dude named Big Baby (hope that's a nickname), love that Quinton's mama lets him know she doesn't owe him anything or automatically her affections for being a "nice guy." ( )

Solid comic-book-hero book, set in New Orleans with Black hero. Loved the ties to history and sacred land, and the nod to voodoo. Quin is a believeable teen hero, with both teen issues and superhero issues. Good stuff.

Advanced Reader's Copy provided by Oni Press. ( )

It's a shame when characters I like end up in poorly written stories. While the first volume started well but fell apart in the closing chapters, this one is weak from start to finish.

Quinton West is a cool nerd with invulnerability and awesome parents. His adventures are set in a shared superhero universe but the story provides hardly any toeholds to help a casual reader understand it beyond there was some sort of crisis with meteorite impacts and aliens. Lots of heroes pop up briefly without even any attempt to name them. The villain is a one-dimensional racist land developer who wants to build a casino on sacred land during disaster recovery following the latest crisis. Somehow he has the firepower at his disposal to hold off multiple super-powered persons. Good vs. evil. Fight, fight, fight. Done.

There is a desire to tie this all in with slavery and Vodoun, but it's executed awkwardly and haphazardly and ends up being nothing I haven't seen done better or equally poorly elsewhere. ( )

I was lucky to receive an eARC of "Quincredible Vol. 2: The Hero Within" thanks to the publisher - Oni Press - and NetGalley. Regardless, I would like to emphasize that, while I received the eARC, this is my honest opinion regarding the graphic novel.

I must state beforehand that I am not familiar with the first Volume of Quincredible. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the story of the second volume and perceived it as comprehensible.

To summarize, when meteors fell to Earth, Quinton West was gifted with the power of invulnerability. Seeing others take up hero identities, Quinton decided to help his city of New Orleans in his way. Using his smarts, creativity, and a bit of training from his mentor Glow, Quinton is on his way to becoming Quincredible, hero of New Orleans! But even superheroes must do homework, and Quinton's newest assignment is to learn the history of New Orleans and Voodoo.

First of all, the characters' characterization impacted me, as Quinton West and his family and friends are round characters and, thus, relatable to the reader. Furthermore, because of the round characterization of the characters, I perceive this series as a great representation of African Americans within the genre of graphic novels. I am confident that Quinton can positively impact young black readers, making me happy, and counts as a big plus.

Secondly, I enjoyed the story of the second volume of Quincredible due to its uniqueness. I have not read a graphic novel volume that provides the reader with various perspectives on one storyline. Each character in the volume impacts the storyline and provides another perspective on themes, such as community, family, and history.

Lastly, the art style stood out to me and flashed me! The story of Quincredible is told through colorful, dynamic, and detailed illustrations, which add even more to this already great graphic novel. Selina Espiritu's illustrations are excellent and remind me of the classic American graphic novel.
In conclusion, Rodney Barnes, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Selina Espiritu are providing us with a beautiful story. I would recommend this graphic novel to YA and Sci-Fi fans and comic fans in general, as a light read with great characters and storyline.

** Disclaimer **
This review is based on my personal opinion and written with no intention to offend anyone! ( )