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It took me a second to figure out who you were referring to. I initially thought Alan Rickman? Really? That's interesting. Then I realized you meant Alan Ritchson which makes WAY more sense.
SNYDER AND DRAGOTTA'S BRAND-NEW TAKE ON THE DARK KNIGHT RAMPAGES ON! Batman was born out of violence - a horrible tragedy that shaped the trajectory of his future. But when a vigilant MI6 agent starts tracking the lonely life of Bruce Wayne, he discovers the interconnectivity between a hero's shell life and the many layers of the Black Mask Gang. It's Batman versus Alfred Pennyworth!
The character work in this book is fantastic which makes it all the more surprising that the action is phenomenal as well. Read Full Review
Two issues in and the world of Bruce Wayne has never been more complex and explosive. Snyder's writing shifts gears to bringing the detective side of business into the forefront. Dragotta and Martin leave no questions as Batman's quest for vengeance grows with each panel. The new landscape continues to lock readers in for the long haul. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #2 is another strong issue that continues laying the firmament for this more intense Dark Knight. Other than a weak villain, the book is firing on all cylinders, offering fresh and fascinating character dynamics at a rocketing pace. Dragotta makes expert use of the flow across the page, building up to jaw-dropping moments. Partnering with Martins colors, which sell that epic nature and the raw nerves of emotion, the issue results in both teeth-clenching action and a few moments of heart-stirring. This is a definite buy for Batman fans and offers a lot for those vaguely aware of the character in larger culture. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #2 builds on its stellar debut by diving deeper into Bruce Wayne's character and the fascinating world around him. While the pacing slows down in this issue compared to the first, it sets up plenty of intrigue for what's to come in this bold new take on the Dark Knight. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #2 gladly adheres to the "rule of cool, each page turn feeling like a museum exhibit that reveals a newer, bigger, cooler thing at every corner. Unfortunately, the creative twists on Batman's iconography pushing him to his highest highs don't necessarily entail many new characterizations or fresh interpersonal drama absent from his other appearances. At least not yet. For newcomers, however, this buy is a no-brainer that will get you hooked on Batman comics in no time at all. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #2 (2024) is enthralling in its unpredictability. Every character or concept translated has a fresh story to tell or a brand-new design. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #2 is a must-read for fans of the Dark Knight. Snyder's exploration of Bruce Wayne's psyche and the world of Gotham City is both thought-provoking and thrilling. The unexpected twist involving Alfred Pennyworth adds a new dimension to the story, promising a thrilling and unpredictable future for the series. Read Full Review
With iconic action sequences and emotional, nigh-operatic red and black flashbacks, Absolute Batman #2 continues to flesh out the nightmare world that has spawned a more brutal Batman while scattering some flecks of hope and companionship, especially in the relationship between Jim Gordon and Martha Wayne as well as the budding partnership between Batman and Alfred. Read Full Review
Absolute Batman #2is a mixed bag of an issue that doesn't match the energy and cool moments in issue #1. To Scott Snyder's credit, he fills in a lot of information quickly but in a manner that makes the comic readable, and Nick Dragotta's art is strong, but the issue feels at times overstuffed and unevenly paced. Plus, the Absolute Batmobile debut is both head-scratching and eye-rolling.6.5/10 Read Full Review
As a stand alone comic it worked superbly well with outstanding homages to the decades that have made Batman the greatest hero of them all. When book ended by issue 1 and what looks a very tempting issue 3 spoiler at the end , then I would say this is the Batman I want going forward. This is how Bruce , Selina with Gordon could really be the next incarnation of the world's greatest detective.......Simply outstanding.........Jonn
I was initially surprised to hear that Nick Dragotta would be the artist for this book; I just didn’t see the vision. But holy cow, he has brought his A-game. I’m loving this series.
well holy sh*t.
i am absolutely floored. Nick Dragotta's art is working really well for me in this issue (considering I was not really a fan of Nick Dragotta's art in Zeb Wells Spidey run). But the dialogue is bearable, the story moves at a tight well-pace, and the reimagined characters are a breath of fresh air.
Great second issue. Really enjoyed the poker scene and the moment between Jim and Martha. The pacing around the Batmobile reveal needed some fine tuning. However, the fight scenes were fantastic.
Another masterclass from Snyder.
The action scenes in this comic are so badass! It’s genuinely so cool!!
As for the story, it comes along very nicely so far. The pacing is great and we get a lot of exciting information about the story and this new world. I also really like how Harvey, Oz, Wilson and Nygma basically serve as Bruce’s information network. It’s awesome.
Snyder & Dragotta are Killing It!!! I really like the story. I like how new it feels, but also feels like Batman. The story is sound, and it feels like a Batman story. As I'm reading this, all I can see in my head is Alan Ritchman as Batman in this. Let's talk about the fantastic art as well. It works so well! I'll be going over this in my podcast, Lunchbreak Reviews," and probably talk about as much as I can.
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