Reviews

Batman: Earth One Vol. 2 by Geoff Johns

asti_64's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

albertico66's review

4.0

Fast-paced, great art by Frank, nice action scenes... not a lot of substance though...

jdh_ky's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

sandeeisreading's review

5.0

Wow. Just wow.


Like I said on my review of Volume 1, the way Batman: Earth One's story seems different, but at the core, is very similar to the original Batman story we all know.


Batman always had a darker undertone to his stories, and it's one of the things that drawn me to this read more of him. I like humor, but I'm always fascinated with darker stories; this one is definitely more darker than any other Superhero comic books I've read so far.


The Riddler made an appearance in this volume, and I have to say, I really liked him. He was menacing as the villain, but his motivations were unclear, at least for me. I know what he wants, but the question I ended up asking myself was "why?". Then there's also the case of "how" he managed to have gathered all those information that he has and how did he do the things he did.


I actually like Volume 2 more than the first one, because of the villain and you know the gravity of situation should Batman fail to stop the Riddler.


I think there's only two volumes for this series, which sucks in my opinion, and I definitely want more! I want to see more of this vulnerable Batman. I liked how he actually care about someone, while on others I've read, he only cares about putting criminals in jail. Again, this is all basing on what I've read and watched from the movies, so don't judge me right away for not knowing my Batman shit, because I would just definitely agree with you, I really don't know much about Batman - but I am trying to.


Final words on this is that, I really do like this and I hope there's more. Geoff Johns, I'll be stalking you, and that goes for you too, Gary Frank.


If you guys know other good Batman stuff I should read, please comment them down below

qman's review

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

3.0

tmwebb3's review

4.0

Art was outstanding, so detailed, especially in the faces. Loved the alternate takes on these characters, especially Killer Croc and Two Face, but not Batman and Bruce Wayne. Liked the realistic, The Dark Knight take on the printed page.

modkuraika's review

3.0

Now that the origin is out of the way, it's slowly finding its footing, even if it retreads through beats Superman: Earth One already established and did far better.

heyhelloheather's review

5.0

A fun take on the original Batman mythos. It continues not long after the first volume and introduces one particular character without anyone really knowing until the end. Batman is still young and learning his craft with results as a mixed bag for him, but fun to read for us. Killer Croc is far more misunderstood than his mainstream counter part and I like the turn he's taking here. And the new direction of Two-Face? I can't be happier.

The artwork is fabulous. I can't stress enough how I love that Batman's eyes are exposed versus the classic whites. It depicts his emotions so much more.

Something all Batman fans should read. Both volumes to Batman Earth One are a good length and doesn't require prior knowledge.

I can't wait for volume three.

scottpm's review

5.0

Can I give this a 6? Great story! I loved the use of Killer Croc here. The Riddles was awesome as well. Harvey Bullock is being developed very nicely here. And Two Face was introduced! Excellent all around! Oh and Gary Frank, your art work is awesome here!!

publius's review

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0