Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye #2 (2016) – Comic Review & Breakdown
𧏠Genre
Science Fiction | Superhero | Mystery | Psychedelic Adventure
This series blends retro-futuristic science fiction with deep-cut emotional storytelling and wild underground escapades. It’s as much about identity and legacy as it is about laser blasts and tech-driven action.
đ€ Main Characters
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Cave Carson – Retired underground explorer turned reluctant hero with a mysterious cybernetic eye.
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Chloe Carson – Cave’s daughter, brave and quick-witted, who gets caught up in her family's hidden past.
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Princess Mazra P’thrall (Eileen Carson) – Cave’s late wife and the daughter of the subterranean kingdom of Muldroog.
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Jack Wheeler (a.k.a. Wild Dog) – Cave’s long-time ally with a violent streak and an itchy trigger finger.
✍️ Writer
Gerard Way – Known for his genre-bending storytelling (also the frontman of My Chemical Romance), Way injects surreal flair and emotional complexity into Cave Carson’s narrative.
Jon Rivera – Co-writer with Way, Rivera provides sharp pacing and balances emotional beats with weird, whimsical action.
đš Artist
Michael Avon Oeming – His bold linework and stylized, kinetic visuals perfectly capture the mind-bending energy of the story. Oeming’s art is equal parts pulpy, dynamic, and deeply expressive.
✂️ Editor Details
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Jamie S. Rich (Group Editor) – Known for his work across Vertigo and DC's experimental lines.
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Maggie Howell (Associate Editor) – Helped steer the comic’s unique tone and pacing.
đą Publisher and Brand
DC Comics – Young Animal Imprint
Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye falls under Young Animal, a DC imprint curated by Gerard Way that focuses on bold, avant-garde storytelling beyond traditional superhero tropes.
đ Release Year
2016
Issue #2 debuted in November 2016, continuing the high-concept, weird-fiction revival of a forgotten DC character.
đ Brief Plot Summary
Something sinister is stirring beneath the Earth in Muldroog, the hidden underground kingdom of Cave Carson’s wife. Called out of retirement, Cave sets out on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth behind this growing threat. To succeed, he hijacks a massive mobile machine and calls in Wild Dog for backup.
This issue also flashes back to the origin of Cave’s cybernetic eye—how he got it, why it matters, and the strange tech implications it holds. What begins as a rescue and reconnaissance mission rapidly spirals into a high-octane descent into a bizarre and explosive underworld đ„đ️.
đ Notable Arcs or Storylines
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"The Eye Awakens" – Hints begin to unravel about the cybernetic eye's true nature, possibly linking it to multidimensional surveillance or alien tech.
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Return to Muldroog – The reintroduction of Cave’s wife’s lineage adds emotional depth and stakes, tying personal grief to global danger.
đ§ Fan Theories or Interpretations
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The Eye as a Living Entity – Fans speculate that the cybernetic eye might have a mind of its own or be connected to a larger cosmic intelligence.
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Chloe as the Future Heir of Muldroog – Some readers theorize Chloe may take up her mother’s mantle, positioning her as a hybrid bridge between two worlds—surface and subterranean.
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Young Animal Shared Universe – Connections with other Young Animal titles (like Doom Patrol) suggest a potential multiverse crossover.
đ Review Summary
Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye #2 continues the series’ bizarre yet captivating journey with style and substance. The writing by Way and Rivera is rich with mystery, dark humor, and heartfelt moments, while Oeming’s art bursts with raw energy and psychedelic flair. The pacing feels electric, delivering both narrative progression and insane action sequences.
Cave himself is a compelling blend of washed-up adventurer and devoted father, and the story surrounding his eye only deepens the intrigue. It's a bold, genre-defying comic that embraces weirdness without losing its emotional core.
⭐ Rating: 8.8/10 – Must-read for fans of unconventional hero stories and surreal world-building!
đ Stay weird, stay underground. Dive deeper into Young Animal’s multiverse.
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