Jessica Jones #2 (2016) – Comic Review & Breakdown
đ Genre
Superhero, Noir, Mystery, Psychological Thriller
Combining gritty realism with superhero drama, Jessica
Jones #2 (2016) leans heavily into noir-style storytelling. This issue
continues to blur the lines between crime fiction and Marvel heroism, pulling
readers into a shadowy world of secrets and moral complexity.
đŠž♀️ Main Characters
- Jessica
Jones – Former superhero turned hard-nosed private investigator.
Driven by truth, haunted by her past.
- Luke
Cage – Her husband and a key emotional foil in this arc.
- Maria
Hill – Former S.H.I.E.L.D. director with secrets of her own.
- Misty
Knight – Occasionally appears, representing law enforcement with
a sharp edge and a detective's instinct.
✍️ Writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Renowned for his deep dives into character psyche and sharp-paced dialogue,
Bendis returns to Jessica with a voice even more nuanced than in his
original Alias series. His writing delivers slow-burning
tension and smart plot hooks.
đš Artist
Michael Gaydos
Gaydos’ moody, textured art style is the visual identity of Jessica Jones. His
gritty brush strokes, muted palettes, and raw facial expressions mirror the
emotional decay and tension that underpin the narrative.
đ Editor Details
- Editor-in-Chief: Axel
Alonso
- Series
Editor: Wil Moss
These editorial voices maintain the grounded, mature tone
the series is known for while ensuring it aligns properly within the larger
Marvel NOW! framework.
đą Publisher and
Brand
- Publisher: Marvel
Comics
- Brand: Marvel
NOW! (Post–Secret Wars initiative)
Marvel NOW! aimed to reintroduce heroes with bold new
directions. Jessica’s return aligns with the brand’s goal of exploring deeper,
more personal stakes in the superhero world.
đ
Release Year
2016
Launched as part of the second wave of Marvel NOW!, this
volume marked Jessica’s return to headlining her solo series after a
significant hiatus.
đ Brief Plot Summary
Jessica Jones #2 picks up where the first issue left off —
in chaos. Recently released from prison for reasons still unclear, Jessica’s
credibility and trustworthiness are both in question. She’s hiding secrets not
just from the superhero community... but from her husband, Luke Cage. With a
mysterious client trailing her and a case that digs deep into the possible
corruption within the newly restructured Marvel Universe, Jessica finds herself
ensnared in lies, paranoia, and danger. Every answer leads to more questions.
đ Notable Arcs or
Storylines (if any)
- The
Return of the Private Eye: This arc is a modern-day continuation
of the themes explored in Alias. Jessica is caught between the
world of the Avengers and the underbelly of Marvel’s street-level crime.
- Secrets
of Marvel NOW!: This issue stealthily plants seeds that tie into
wider mysteries within the new Marvel NOW! continuity, suggesting a larger
conspiracy across universes.
đ§ Fan Theories or
Interpretations
đ Jessica’s
Hidden Past: Some fans speculate this arc reveals significant retcons
about Jessica’s activities during the gaps in prior continuity.
đ Multiverse
Tampering: Keen-eyed readers believe her suggestions of things “being
off” hint at multiversal shifts post-Secret Wars.
đ Relationship
Breakdown Theory: A major theory revolves around Jessica intentionally
pushing Luke away—for his protection or because of higher directives (possibly
S.H.I.E.L.D.-related).
đ Review Summary
Jessica Jones #2 (2016) is a tense,
masterfully-written continuation of Marvel’s most human noir tale. Bendis
writes with relentless emotional clarity, while Gaydos' art delivers an
atmosphere thick with unease, secrets, and psychological intensity. Jessica
herself remains one of Marvel’s most complex heroines—a raw blend of power,
vulnerability, and mistrust. The issue doesn’t hand answers easily, nor does it
try to. Instead, it demands readers sit in discomfort and question what’s real.
✔️ Sharp writing
✔️
Gritty, expressive art
✔️
Character-first storytelling
✔️
Emotionally resonant twists
A perfect read for those who enjoy Daredevil, Alias,
or The Question.
đ Mysterious.
Mature. Must-read. đ
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