Book Review: iZombie Vol. 2 by C. Roberson et al.

iZombie Volume 2: uVampire written by Chris Roberson, art by Michael Allred and Gilbert Hernandez, and colors by Laura Allred

See my review of Volume 1 here.

The latest brain that Gwen has to nosh on is a mom who died in a fire. The mom regrets alienating her daughter. The daughter turns out to be an old friend of Gwen's, so she's worried that she'll get recognized by someone who went to her funeral. Gwen can't remember her funeral. In a tough twist, she has a vision of the daughter playing with a little boy whom Gwen assumes is a sibling. She right, though the boy is actually Gwen's sibling that she has forgotten! Gwen finds her brother but doesn't have the nerve to talk to him.

Meanwhile, Amon the Egyptian mummy (who does not run around in bandages) reconnects with an old acquaintance, a mad scientist-type named Galatea who has a scheme for taking advantage of an elder god. She naturally wants Amon's help but he's reluctant. 

Also meanwhile, Scott the were-terrier introduces Ellie (the ghost part of the zombie/were-terrier/ghost trio) to the new incarnation of the grandfather who raised him. His granddad died recently and followed Scott around until he was able to possess a monkey. So the grandfather's oversoul is in the monkey and can't get out. Maybe Ellie can help?

Also meanwhile, the monster-hunter Horatio (who is romantically interested in Gwen) is busy busting up a vampire ring on the outskirts of town. The vampires (all young females who are running a paintball company and snacking on the clientele) turn the tables on Horatio and his partner and try to work out a deal. If the monster hunters leave the vampires alone, the vampires will give them the scoop on zombie activity in the area. Will Gwen's secret get revealed?

The various plots are interwoven with each other and with some backstories for Ellie and Scott, making for a lot of different things happening. The stories are enjoyable and the bigger picture has some interesting dramatics developing. 

Recommended--this is the sort of lighter zombie fare which is hard to find amongst all the apocalyptic landscapes.