Snyder often crams in hidden details and plotlines in the story that you don't realize until you go back months later. Batman is a great character but somehow Scott and Greg are making him even greater. Without even coming close to reading the rest of the comics this week, I can easily say this is my pick of the week. It's just that good. The story is building up and it's going to explode like an atomic bomb. Read Full Review

This issue is what the Dark Knight is all about. Scott Snyder's work in this series is engaging, insightful and clever. Gotham City is just as important a character as Batman himself. The artwork is presented with painstaking detail. Readers should expect this series to get better and better with each issue. Read Full Review

Anyone not buying this book is missing out one of the best series of the year so far. Read Full Review

Also, this book might have one of the most badass Batman moments ever, which makes it all the more poignant knowing that it'll all be coming back to haunt him. Read Full Review

I love the art except for that one jarring scene and the similarities between Bruce and March, the story has all the elements that make a great Batman story, and the sepia tone Gotham (think Batman Begins) and the cool blue hued Batcave are nice touches. And I'm a little less excited about this book since we're doing the secret society business, again. But the way Snyder builds on the history of Gotham, shows off Batman's latest gadgets and brings spot-on characterization to Bruce/Batman and Gordon while also delivering an action packed finale"it's just a damn fine comic. Read Full Review

Still the best of the Bat-books by far! Read Full Review

There is a lot to get you excited about this series here. TheCourt of Owls is still a mystery, though we finally see a member in action.Apparently, Bruce's strong stance that the Court does not exist may be a littleoff. But, he's the World's Greatest Detective, I'm sure he'll figure it outsoon. Read Full Review

Greg Capullo’s art is another highlight to the issue. I love how he splits his work between fluid action and almost portrait work. When the story calls for action, Capullo’s work jumps off the page, but in the quieter moments, when characters are talking or relating to each other, everything freezes. Capullo allows your focus to fall on everything within the panel and it helps create real atmosphere for Snyder’s story. Batman #2 is another top-notch entry from one of the only writer’s that keeps me constantly guessing and constantly excited to see what happens next. Read Full Review

Two issues in, and Im already imagining the complete, 11-chapter graphic novel collecting this saga joining the canon of classic Batman stories alongside Snyders Black Mirror, might I add. The pacing is careful and deliberate, with some cards still being held close to the chest, but you get a sense that Snyder knows exactly where he is going, and that the pace and the stakes will continue to escalate with each passing installment. Furthermore, this is a comic that looks simply stunning, with Greg Capullo and his artistic collaborators giving us one of the slickest looking titles of the New 52. Its a good thing that this is the most read comic of all the New 52, as few titles out there showcase all thats great about DC and comics in general better than this one. Read Full Review

A little confusing in places, but Snyder and Capullo are so good that they can just push through those weaker parts and still make you want to read more. Love watching Batman taking on a new villain rather than these dusty old rogues that he's fought a million times before. Read Full Review

Of all the Batman titles that have been released, Batman is the one that seems to have grabbed my attention. I don't care about Batman and Catwoman getting it on, the Joker getting his face cut off by a bunch of Silent Hill rejects does nothing for me. The Brat and the Bat never set well with me, and Nightwing is just this guy, ya know? Batman serves up the big action and thrills one wants from a Batman title, and includes a bit of everything else. I hope Snyder isn't telegraphing the big bad the same way Morrison did Black Glove, or Loeb did with Hush. I hope Lincoln March is that character that is nothing more than a recurring character thrown in to throw off the reader, and I hope Capullo's art continues to shine. For now Batman continues to deliver an issue that is as good as the last, earning Batman #2 4 out of 5 Stars. Read Full Review

Snyder is putting together an outstanding look at how the city makes what Batman and his villains are relative to each other. He's rolling out a comprehensive story that contains just about every aspect of the character that I look for in a Batman book. I think the only thing this book is missing is more Alfred. Overall, this is the class of the DC reboot/relaunch as far as I'm concerned. Read Full Review

Bruce Wayne has been targeted for assassination by The Court Of Owls! Plus: Does Dick Grayson have an alibi for John Does murder? Another fantastic issue from writer Scott Snyder and penciler Greg Capullo. Read Full Review

Batman #2 in many ways is an amalgamation of many types of comics. It is a superhero comic, a crime comic, and an action comic. This mixture has always been a part of the foundation of Batman, but here Snyder uses it to the fullest effect possible. The relatively new structural additions are what enhance the base, creating that pedestal on which his story arc will be supported. The architect has taken the plans from the drawing table and delivered them to the engineers. The tower that will be produced will stand as a beacon for the present and the future. Ladies and gentlemen, when shall we cut the ribbon? Read Full Review

I'm also impressed with Snyder's ability to capture Bruce Wayne's arrogance while still being able to present a likable character. Even if he villain isn't a great one Snyder's story about the guardians of Gotham and Capullo's art elevate the issue into one of the best of the week. Read Full Review

Along the way, artist Greg Capullo gets a chance to again show off his skills for slick action-oriented sequences, utilising some effective cartooning techniques that give Batman's antics a real sense of motion and fluidity. Read Full Review

Scott Snyder seems to just get Batman. Same with Capullo who creates such a great atmosphere for the character. There is a lot of mystery with this story and a few traits that we have never seen in Batman before. There are several moments in this Batman book we he is quite arrogant. I can't wait to read on and learn more.

Excellent exciting issue. Lots of detective work going on. Lots of great action with amazing art. Love seeing Bruce involved more without the costume. Love Batman’s arrogance about Gotham. It’s not brooding but commanding. Though we know he’s wrong. I’m ok with that.

The first issue of the run became an instant success, and the second one was able to continue it on a high note. It's a stellar issue, expanding what Snyder laid down previously, and keeping the reader constantly involved, curious, astonished.
There's some introductory history of Gotham, which eventually will become essential to the story, there's the investigative work that we don't usually see Batman doing - unfortunately, and of course there's action. All masterfully combined and mixed into one short issue.

another great issue but here's where the story really begins to get muddled with TOO MUCH exposition!!!!
we start off the story with Bruce Wayne thrown out a window and headed for what looks like certain death. but before we get to the 'BIG SPLAT' the story jumps to earlier when Batman is in the midst of pursuit on the Bat-cycle chasing a Helicopter.
Batman is driving on elevated train tracks to catch them, but i'm really not sure why the pilot doesn't just take the Helicopter straight up to escape? anyway, Batman (on his cycle) and the Helicopter pilot get into a game of 'chicken' and there's a very cool splash page of crashing through the windshield of the Helicopter.
as the story continues the reader must endure pages filled with tons of Scott Snyder 'run-on' exposition, until we are brought back up to speed with Bruce Wayne plunging to his death.
it seems like things are over the the Dark Knight? ...BUT WAIT!!! ...there's a hidden gargoyle constructed on the building that NO ONE knew about!!! this seems very impressive and clever the first time you read it, but how is it that out of the 360 degrees that Bruce was thrown out of the top of the sky scraper that he just happened to falling RIGHT towards that hidden gargoyle???
ok! so it's only a dumb comic book! ... FINE! i can give you that! ... but DON'T go throwing glowing scores of 'TEN' at it!!!
still, the artwork is the real attraction here. and as long as Greg Capullo is drawing it, then there's something for me to enjoy here! more