Writer: Jason Aaron
Art: Giuseppe Camuncoli, Mahmud Asrar, Ciro Cangialosi,
Gabriele Dell’Otto & More
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Price:$4.99
Reviewed by: Anonymous
Release Date: September 17th, 2025
Earth has been overrun by evil aliens, but from the ashes, a rebellion rises. A ragtag band of freedom fighters whose fearsome howl strikes fear in the hearts of their overlords. The war cry of the Woodchuck. Meanwhile, Scrooge McDuck fights to preserve his own mind and memories, a battle that sees him revisiting the greatest adventures of his life.
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THE DISPATCH
Uncle Scrooge: Earth’s Mightiest Duck #2 feels like it’s trying to double-down on everything that made issue #1 such a promising start — vivid settings, emotional weight, action sequences — but with new complications: fractured memories, internal conflict, and the growing roar of rebellion. If #1 laid the foundation, #2 is about the cracks, the memories, and the rising resistance.
The art teams this issue bring in several styles that feel distinct but not jarring. The transitions between memory-scapes and the more brutal present are rendered with care. The layouts during memory sequences loosen up; panels breathe more, letting readers linger. In contrast, the action scenes tighten up — more jagged panel borders or overlapping panels, giving a sense of chaos.
The colorist work continues to impress. There’s a gritty, darker edge whenever we are in the alien‐overrun world; but the memories are warmer, more saturated, almost nostalgic. That contrast heightens the emotional stakes: the present threatens to erase the past, literally. Moments are bathed in golden light or soft hues, which works to make the intrusion of the alien menace feel more violent.
The plot feels ambitious here. Not content with just external conflict, issue #2 leans harder into internal conflict. Scrooge’s struggle means there are shifts in tempo: occasional pauses in the action so the reader can reflect, juxtaposed with full-tilt combat or rebellion scenes. Some of these slower moments give the issue weight; they allow character voice and emotional resonance to emerge. That said, those shifts can make the issue feel uneven at times: fast sequences may dully follow slower ones unless the reader is fully engaged. But overall the pacing is strong; it manages to build tension without letting things drag.
The dialogue maintains that balance of earnestness and wit. Scrooge still has his gruff older-millionaire duck voice, full of regrets, pride, humor, and stubbornness. It elevates scenes where Scrooge interacts with his past, rather than them being mere flashbacks. There’s also some good contrast: comedic relief moments are present but never feel cheap; they underscore Scrooge’s humanity rather than distract.
Because there’s so much going on — the tone occasionally toggles from dark, intense, almost surreal to classic adventure comedy. If you’re expecting a uniform tone, that seesaw might feel disorienting. But that shift is arguably part of the point: it mirrors Scrooge’s fractured state and the instability of what’s real. Still, for readers who prefer consistency, some panels might jar.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Uncle Scrooge: Earth’s Mightiest Duck #2 deepens the promise of the series. It doesn’t just build outward but inward, exploring what makes Scrooge himself — his memories, his regrets, his sense of self. The art, lettering, color, and dialogue mostly work together to produce a layered reading experience: fun, dramatic, emotionally resonant. For fans of the first issue, this will likely deliver. For those coming in fresh, it’s still very accessible – though you might find yourself going back over pages, trying to catch every echo between past and present. As with #1, it aims to be more than just spectacle: there’s heart here.