Ben 10 #2 Review: Dynamite Entertainment Turns Up the Alien Action
Ben Tennyson’s summer adventure is getting bigger, weirder, and a lot more dangerous.
Ben 10 #2 from Dynamite Entertainment keeps the new comic book run moving fast as Ben continues learning what the mysterious Omnitrix can really do. The problem is that Ben is learning under pressure, with strange alien transformations taking over, the United States Army closing in, and family secrets starting to rise to the surface.
This second issue delivers exactly what makes Ben 10 such a fun franchise: alien action, fast pacing, wild transformations, and a young hero who is powerful but still figuring everything out the hard way.
Readers can check out the official Ben 10 #2 product page from Dynamite Entertainment for publisher details, and they can also read more coverage in our full Ben 10 #2 review at Comic Book Addicts.
Ben 10 #2 Comic Details
Title: Ben 10 #2
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writer: Joe Casey
Artist: Robert Carey
Covers: Robert Carey, Duncan Rouleau, Dustin Nguyen, Sebastián Píriz, Eric Canete
Format: Full Color, All Cardstock Covers
Page Count: 32 pages
Genre: Adventure
Price: $4.99
Rating: Teen
What Is Ben 10 #2 About?
Ben 10 #2 follows young Ben Tennyson as he continues trying to understand the alien device now attached to his wrist.
The Omnitrix gives Ben the ability to transform into strange and powerful alien forms, but this issue makes one thing clear: incredible power does not mean instant control. Every transformation brings new danger, new confusion, and a bigger target on Ben’s back.
Now the United States Army is after him, and Ben is being pushed into a high-stakes chase before he fully understands what he has become.
That gives the issue a strong sense of urgency. Ben is not a trained hero yet. He is a kid with an alien device, a lot of attitude, and a growing list of people who want answers.
Grandpa Max and Gwen Make the Adventure Bigger
Ben is not alone in this story.
Grandpa Max is also on Ben’s trail, and longtime fans know Max is never just a normal grandfather. He clearly has secrets of his own, and those secrets may be connected to the larger mystery surrounding the Omnitrix.
Gwen Tennyson also refuses to stay on the sidelines. She is sharp, determined, and ready to step into the chaos with Ben, even when things get dangerous.
That family dynamic is one of the strongest parts of Ben 10 #2. The alien action is fun, but the story works because Ben, Gwen, and Max all bring different energy to the adventure. Ben brings impulse. Gwen brings focus. Max brings mystery.
Together, they make the issue feel bigger than a simple monster-of-the-week story.
Why New Fans Should Check This Out
New readers can jump into Ben 10 #2 because the concept is easy to understand and instantly fun.
A kid gets a mysterious alien device.
The device lets him transform into powerful alien forms.
The government wants him.
His family knows more than they are saying.
That is a strong comic book setup.
Writer Joe Casey, one of the original Ben 10 co-creators, brings real franchise knowledge to the issue. That gives the comic a familiar feel while still making this Dynamite Entertainment version feel fresh for comic book readers.
Artist Robert Carey gives the book a sharp, energetic look that fits the alien action well. The transformations feel big, the chase scenes move quickly, and the pages carry the kind of fun, animated energy that Ben 10 fans expect.
The Omnitrix Is Still the Star
The Omnitrix remains the heart of the story.
It is powerful, mysterious, and unpredictable. Ben may be the one wearing it, but he is far from mastering it. That makes the action more exciting because every transformation feels like it could solve the problem or make everything worse.
That tension gives Ben 10 #2 its best hook.
Ben is not just fighting enemies. He is fighting panic, confusion, and the pressure of becoming a hero before he knows what that really means.
Cover and Collector Information
Ben 10 #2 comes with all cardstock covers and a strong lineup for collectors.
Cover A by Robert Carey gives the issue a fiery action look that puts the alien energy front and center.
Cover B by Duncan Rouleau is especially notable for longtime fans because Rouleau is one of the original creators connected to Ben 10.
Cover C by Dustin Nguyen brings a stylish variant option from a fan-favorite artist.
Cover D by Sebastián Píriz gives the issue another bold visual take.
Cover E by Eric Canete rounds out the cover lineup with more collector appeal.
For fans of licensed comics, Cartoon Network properties, and modern adventure books, this issue has several strong cover options to chase.
Final Thoughts
Ben 10 #2 is a fast, fun, action-packed continuation of Dynamite Entertainment’s new take on the Cartoon Network favorite.
The issue gives readers more Omnitrix chaos, more alien transformations, more family mystery, and more danger as Ben learns what it means to carry one of the most powerful devices in the universe.
Longtime fans should enjoy seeing Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max pulled into a fresh comic book adventure. New readers should find this issue easy to jump into thanks to its clear setup, strong pacing, and big sci-fi action.
If Dynamite keeps building the series with this much energy, Ben 10 could become one of the most exciting licensed comic runs of 2026.
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