Southern Cross #2 (2015) continues the brooding space-noir saga from Image Comics, written by Becky Cloonan with striking artwork by Andy Belanger and colours by Lee Loughridge. As the mystery aboard the tanker-turned-space-freighter intensifies, this second issue pulls readers deeper into a world where corporate secrets, psychological unrest, and cosmic horror converge.

Following her uneasy arrival on the Southern Cross, Alex Braith begins to unravel more than just the truth about her sister’s death—she starts to question her own grip on reality. Cloonan tightens the suspense, with tension mounting between Alex and the ship’s strange crew, who seem more evasive with each encounter. The eerie presence that haunts the ship becomes more tangible, yet still frustratingly elusive. There’s a sense of something watching, something waiting in the dark corners of the vessel’s maze-like structure.

The storytelling is lean and evocative, drawing on classic noir techniques while layering in dread reminiscent of psychological horror. Cloonan keeps the pacing sharp, with dialogue that feels natural and characters who are complex, flawed, and hiding more than they reveal. The mystery doesn’t just surround Alex—it’s inside her. Flashbacks and fragmented memories hint at a deeper connection to the Southern Cross than she realises.

Andy Belanger’s artwork continues to shine in this issue. His industrial, almost brutalist design of the ship creates an oppressive atmosphere—perfect for the creeping paranoia that permeates every scene. The layouts are bold, with moments of surreal composition that echo the protagonist’s disorientation. Lee Loughridge’s muted, tonal colour palette adds to the tension, reinforcing the cold isolation of deep space while subtly shifting with emotional beats.

As the walls seem to close in around Alex, Southern Cross #2 does a remarkable job of escalating suspense while refusing to offer easy answers. It’s a grounded, slow-burning mystery set against an extraordinary backdrop—ideal for readers who appreciate cerebral, character-driven science fiction with a horror edge.

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Southern Cross #2 (2015) is an expertly crafted continuation of an atmospheric sci-fi thriller—equal parts noir, psychological drama, and looming cosmic terror.