• Writer: Tim Seeley
• Penciller: Victor Drujiniu
• Colorist: Andrew Dalhouse
• Cover Artist: Steve Morris

Synopsis: With spell-crazed hit mages and the malevolent serpentine demon known as the Swordbreaker hot on his tail, it’s a steep learning curve for the Occultist, who must master the powerful magic of the Sword–or suffer at the hands of numerous sorcerous enemies. But is our hero wielding this enigmatic weapon, or is it the one in control?

The first issue of Tim Seeley‘s The Occultist left our hero with a nasty humanoid serpent known as the Swordbreaker on his trail and balls deep in trouble with gaggle of mystical bounty hunters that wished to separate him from The Sword: a magical entity that had chosen to bond with college student Rob Bailey turning him into the new Occultist. Issue #2 is as fun as #1 of this three-part story, with crude, hormone-driven humor and gorgeous artwork.

The story of this issue focuses on the consequences of Rob’s abuse of power, and ruthless nature of the Sword and its desire to protect Rob from danger at all costs. We also learn a little more about Rob’s back-story and why the Sword chose him as its bearer. Turns out Rob’s mom is every bit the religious fanatic that she appeared to be in issue #1, and her faith led to circumstances that made Rob a prime candidate for the Sword’s power.

Rob’s got 99 problems and bitches are 98 of them. It’s a bit cliche the way Seeley has put Rob in situations where beautiful women either want to kill him or cage him in some form or fashion, but I love the irony involved. After all, that’s pretty much how college feels like even if you don’t have a mystical entity hitching a ride on your soul.

I give The Occultist #2 Four out of Five Stars.