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cloudchaimber's review against another edition
5.0
Loved, if only for the new spin on Mr. Freeze's origin story.
ericbuscemi's review against another edition
4.0
While I did not love this volume as much as the first, [b:Batman, Vol. 1: The Court of Owls|13223349|Batman, Vol. 1 The Court of Owls|Scott Snyder|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1342307351s/13223349.jpg|18412501], it was still a top-notch Batman comic. The artwork was just as beautiful as the first and there was a lot of depth and variation to the story, with interwoven plot-lines involving the Court of Owls, Mr. Freeze and The Penguin, Alfred and his father Jarvis Pennyworth, and one involving Tiger Shark -- which admittedly did feel tacked on, and more of an anti-bullying PSA than a true story arc.
The reveal of the back-story of Court of Owls' Big Bad felt a little hackneyed to me though, for reasons that I will hide behind this spoiler tag:.
The reveal of the back-story of Court of Owls' Big Bad felt a little hackneyed to me though, for reasons that I will hide behind this spoiler tag:
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The Court of Owls protoge, Lincoln March, is possibly Bruce Wayne's little brother, Thomas Wayne Jr., who grew up hidden away in an orphanage. This seems a bit retreaded, as I said, because two of Batman's other recent villains were Hush, Bruce Wayne's childhood friend, and James Gordon, Detective Gordon's son.crystalvaughan0603's review
Conclusion to The Court of Owls- a comic which pushes the Caped Crusader to the utmost of his abilities, both physical and mental. #thecityofowls shows Batman pushed farther than that. He must fight on multiple sides, while investigating the Court. Batman is, for me, first and foremost a detective. He investigates crimes and attempts something more than simply vigilante justice. Here, he shows his ability to endure harsh punishment while protecting those he loves and those under his protection, all while figuring out the true identity of the Court. DC should make this movie!
geekbrocade's review against another edition
5.0
I'm really loving these comics. Definite batman feel to it with great art. From the inking up to the shading and colouring. The only part I didn't like was how Harper was drawn in some panels, especially the last one. Weird angle.
Bring on Vol. 3.
Bring on Vol. 3.
modkuraika's review against another edition
4.0
Still holds up. Although I think Snyder and Capullo only got better from here on out, so I think the praise should be shifted to some of their later stuff. Particularly Zero Year and Endgame.
jasmiinaf's review against another edition
2.0
I think that these comics are right now way too dark... I don't mind darkness, but there needs to be some balance and this volume would have needed some humor too.
bengriffin's review against another edition
4.0
Having really enjoyed volume one, somewhat to my surprise, volume two doesn't disappoint and concludes the story arc well. The writing maintains the entertaining, page-turner quality of the first and also adds some good back-story and depth to existing characters and introduces some interesting new ones. The art is just as vibrant and impactful as volume one too with some great beats and scenes. If you'd told me at the start of the year I'd be this entertained reading a Batman comic I wouldn't have believed you, still, it's nice to be wrong sometimes.