Reviews

Batman (2011), Volume 2 by Scott Snyder

knightrider's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

ellakatherine_'s review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

mossss123's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

A great conclusion to the court of owls saga. The semi introduction of owlman into the main universe was fun, and the mystery of who is Lincoln March is a fun to ponder. Overall masterful wrighting both story wise and monologues. The 3 extra stories are also great. The Wayne's and Harper's stories both contrasting how the rich should spend their money helping the city instead of the owl using it to keep them on top. The freeze story however has me in 2 minds changing his backstory cheapens his character but the dialogue is so masterful it just might make up for it. Overall an excellent start to this epic run.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

sfox_the_reader's review against another edition

5.0

This was a strong, compelling read, but I wasn't blown away.
The action was excellent.
I love the art style, and the new layers of history in Gotham city.


Still, I give this a 5/5 for its complex story telling, skillful interweaving of tie-ins from other books, and giving depth and seriousness to Bruce Wayne. Being a billionaire with a complex isn't just dress-up at night; there are unintended negative consequences outside of inspiring the usual motley crew.

Keep an eye out for #12. A sleeper hit if there was one.

taitet327's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

roshonline12's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

emilyjaco25's review against another edition

4.0

I loved the follow up to the incredibly original Court of Owls. It has even more twists in store with some revealing character backstories. I can’t wait to read the next one. Hot tip: listening to Michael Giacchino’s score for The Batman while reading this is a great idea.

rosiereading's review against another edition

dark

4.0

endlessforest's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

aceinit's review against another edition

3.0

Decent story, but I'm kind, of over the whole "secret family member" trope and all the baggage it brings. Still, Snyder's Batman is one of my favorite things I've been reading recently, and hopefully the future volumes will be consistently solid.