Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #2 Review

Will Delina come any closer to finding her brother? Read on to find out.

The official description from IDW:

MINSC IS BACK! And he’s got a new quest: a young sorceress named Delina is on the hunt for her missing brother. But to find him, the unlikely duo of heroes needs to avoid the Watch, bargain with thieves, and navigate the twisted politics of Baldur’s Gate. What could wrong?

The first issue of Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate really impressed me, with the quirky narrative, and use of established Baldur’s Gate characters allowing for an immersive read. Unfortunately this can’t be said for this outing, as though there are similar tones throughout, it lacks the raw energy that the first issue had.

Jim Zub continues to script this exciting tale of witchcraft, and fantasy, delivering yet another fabulous look into the world of D&D. Giving some wonderful dialogue, as well as introducing some new characters, the writer certainly manages to give the expansive feeling that is expected from a D&D tale, with the variety also being on display. I did feel however that there were times that Zub’s sacrificed tempo for narrative, and though this may prove the right decision in the long run, it certainly dampens the tone within this issue.

Mocking Dead artist, Max Dunbar continues to astound with his lively artwork, with the detail blowing me away. Though the script has some lagging moments, the artwork definitely doesn’t, with the sharp pencils, and inks having me hooked to every panel. Dunbar also captures the more serious tones of this chapter brilliantly, with the emotion adding that extra layer of depth. In addition, the colours from John-Paul Bove also gives a vibrant overtone, also adding texture.

Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #2 may not have thrilled me as much as the opening issue, but the fantasy elements, and world building certainly made it well worth the read. Recommended.