VR Troopers #2 from BOOM! Studios

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VR Troopers #2 from BOOM! Studios

After the dramatic revelations of the first issue, Kaitlin puts her journalistic skills to the test to investigate Ziktor Industries in the new comic, VR Troopers #2. As Ryan Steele, Kaitlin Star, and J.B. Reese, the heroes of the Eltarian Colony of Earth, work to protect the world, their mission becomes more complicated. This exciting second installment from BOOM! Studios, licensed by Hasbro, is part of a six-issue miniseries and continues to build the mystery and threat the team is facing.

What to Expect in VR Troopers #2

In the previous issue, the team discovered a new type of threat that seemed to take control of people, acting like a computer virus. The story of this new installment, subtitled “Double Think,” opens with the three heroes, Ryan, Kaitlin, and J.B., debating the situation and what their next move should be. Ryan wants to go after a fugitive from another reality, and Kaitlin, with her sharp wit, believes the fugitive’s use of donuts as a bribe is suspicious.

The team determines that the creatures are somehow related to Ziktor Industries, specifically their “sleep-aid visors.” These visors are supposed to be “tamper-proof,” but evidence suggests they are the vector for the invasion. Despite J.B.’s rational argument that there is no sign of hacking, Kaitlin believes the visors are working exactly as they were intended, suggesting a deeper, more sinister conspiracy by Ziktor Industries. The team decides to split up, with Kaitlin taking a solo mission to investigate Ziktor Industries directly, and J.B. and Ryan handling the new mysteries.

The full creative team on this issue is:

Written by: Mairghread Scott
Illustrated by: Sebastián Píriz
Colored by: JP Jordan
Lettered by: Taylor Esposito
Cover by: Taurin Clarke
Variant Covers by: Goñi Montes, Chris “Mista Jonz” Jones, Tom Scioli, Simona Di Gianfelice, and Sina Grace
Editors: David Mariotte, Andy Schmidt, Lily Kessinger

This new series continues to build on the established lore while introducing new threats and dramatic character developments. The ongoing investigation is a key part of the new story. You can follow this compelling plot by picking up new comics hitting shelves.

The Threat of Ziktor and Grimlord

While Kaitlin is on her solo mission, Ryan and J.B. try to make sense of the new threats. A major twist is revealed when Ryan questions if the guy who tried to kill him could be his own father. This reveal adds a deeply personal and emotional layer to the conflict. It’s a dramatic moment that changes everything for the VR Troopers team, as Ryan’s personal history is now intertwined with their mission.

Meanwhile, Kaitlin’s investigation at Ziktor Industries leads her into direct conflict with a new enemy who calls himself Grimlord. This new villain, revealed on page 23, declares that his gateway is nearly complete and that his army will soon “claim this world for our own”. His name alone evokes a sense of dread and power, and his plan to take over the planet adds an incredible sense of urgency to the VR Troopers’ mission.

This issue effectively sets up the main antagonists for the series, creating a powerful sense of escalating stakes. The juxtaposition of a corporate conspiracy with a larger-than-life supervillain provides a multifaceted narrative that will keep readers engaged. The comic’s stunning comic book covers by artists like Taurin Clarke and Goñi Montes also add to the high-stakes feel.

This series is published by BOOM! Studios, a well-known publisher for award-winning comic books. The company has a strong reputation for producing high-quality work, and their collaboration with Hasbro on this series is a testament to their dedication to fan-favorite franchises.

Conclusion

The latest installment, VR Troopers #2, successfully deepens the mystery and raises the stakes for our heroes. Kaitlin’s solo investigation, coupled with the shocking reveal about Ryan’s father and the introduction of the powerful new villain Grimlord, creates a compelling and fast-paced narrative. With the team now facing a corporate conspiracy and an inter-dimensional threat, the future of their reality is more uncertain than ever.

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