What can we expect in BATMAN ETERNAL? This issue is a good indication. There's a lot going on and clearly a lot headed our way. You can see why this story will work nicely in a weekly format. Besides the expected appearances from team Batman, we see some new faces arrive in Gotham and that guarantees things are going to get even more intense. If you like Batman, there's no way you can avoid this series. This is just the beginning and it's clearly going to get even crazier. What else would you expect from this creative team? Read Full Review

Every bit of the issue captures Jim Gordon, Batman, the citizens, and the city itself in the best way they could ever be. Hope has somehow hit a faster downward slide than normal, and Gotham City is feeling it down to its ancient foundations. No other creative team could have more perfectly captured the gravity of the situation in the stroke of keyboard or pencil. Read Full Review

Batman Eternal #2 is an excellent comic that proves the strong first issue was no fluke. This series has immediately solidified itself as one of the best coming out of DC Comics, and a must-read for any Batman fans. There have never been this many strong Batman titles that each have their own unique voice, and Eternal really does bring a unique feel to the character. Fabok's art alone is worth the price of admission, and Tynion will hook you by the second page and have you clamoring for more. You know a comic is good when you can't wait a week for the next issue, let alone a month, and I want #3 now. Dive into Eternal now while it is easy, because this is going to be one hell of a ride. Read Full Review

Batman: Eternal is really cementing itself as a must have Batman title with it's edgy and mysterious story continuing to intrigue this fanboy. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

Still, what matters is that this was an awesome story and some quite awesome art. Just a few improvements here and there to make this even better. Read Full Review

There are some major questions about this comic left. Mostly about a possible major Batman story that may be in New 52 continuity. The reveal at the end is fantastic and even though a week isn't long to wait, I'm already anxious. Batman Eternal #2 has some pacing problems it's still a great read. Read Full Review

Snyder-Tynion are still introducing you to all the players, but given their number and variety, it's looking like Batman Eternal will be quite an enormous story. Read Full Review

With that said, this issue is still very engaging. This is helped by the fact that the quality of the art hasn't dipped at all. Jason Fabok's acting is most striking here as it helps to sell the emotional beats of this issue. Read Full Review

Batman Eternal is still on a roll and seems to be the fast track to prominence. Catch up, pick up the first issue and this oneyou won't be sorry. Read Full Review

Batman Eternal #2 seems to be sprinting to a finish line a year away.  So much is thrown at the reader that it can be a bit overwhelming.  Granted, it's still good, but suffers from a frantic pacing with little transitions.  The art of Jason Fabok is gritty, dark and good.  I still like this book, just not as much as the first issue. Read Full Review

Batman Eternal #2 is an enjoyable issue that continues the plot threads created in the first issue. It also introduced us to a number of new players and get hints at the sides certain characters will be taking during the course of this weekly comic. But as the story progress I am worried with Snyder and company trying to use too many characters for this story. We can already see how big the cast is going to be and it will only grow. This issue definitely made me see how problematic things could get with characters getting enough screen time to adequately involve them in the story. If this isnt corrected quickly Batman Eternal will be in danger of becoming turning into yet another Batman and Commissioner Gordon story, of which we are already getting in Snyders Zero Year storyline. Hopefully, that is not the case as we move forward with this weekly comic. Read Full Review

It's a lucky thing this series ships weekly, because at the slow pace of the narrative, DC would probably lose readers with month-long gaps in between. Read Full Review

At the end of the day, the story is a success overall. While it may be laying a lot of groundwork, there is a lot to be excited about in Batman Eternal. The creators are beginning to flesh out the promises made about a celebration of Gotham and all its characters, and Jason Fabok is proving that he can draw the Batman in all his glory. Read Full Review

"Batman Eternal" #2 has the series moving along well. It's bringing in new faces, expanding the overall plot, and still moves at a good enough clip that it's not going to drag when published weekly. So far, so good. Read Full Review

It's not a perfect comic, but two issues in, it might already be DC's most accessible Batman title. Read Full Review

The book's artwork is dark and edgy, ideal for a grim story. Although not explosive, Batman Eternal #2 is a step in the right direction in making this title one of the better New 52 books. Read Full Review

I still think Batman Eternal is a little sloppy. If the idea is that Carmine Falcone has returned at long last to reclaim his city, I feel a lot more could have been done to build up the menace. He's apparently crafty enough to set up this huge plot against Gordon. Couldn't Falcone have stayed in the shadows a bit longer? Couldn't he have come up with even more tricks and traps for Gotham's Dark Knights? As it stands, Batman Eternal is just another Batman comic. That's usually always entertaining enough, but it really needs to come up with something to make it stand out. Read Full Review

Batman Eternal has the luxury of moving the story along quickly because of the weekly schedule. However, the components showing in the first two issues don't really seem to warrant a weekly comic book. The ideas just don't feel that special. We'll see where all of this is heading. This will entertain you but will it entertain enough to keep your interest weekly? I'm not sure about that. Read Full Review

While I think there's still something to be desired for making Batman Eternal a story that will really hook readers, you can't deny that both issues of this series at least draw the plot forward with something concrete. In the last issue, it was a train disaster - this issue is the return of one of Gotham's most insidious foes. With Jason Fabok's artwork giving this series a stable framework - at least, for now - this comic has done just enough to keep me interested for next week. At least for now. Read Full Review

With a new issue out every week, there's no reason to have such a cluttered and unfocused issue. Batman Eternal #1 was like a fully laid out buffet, but issue #2 is like one of those KFC bowls with all the junk slopped together. Read Full Review

This story is slowly turning into the tale of Gothamites, not so much Batman. It's a great series, and I love picking it up. But it's not like the other Batman books on the shelf right now. There is an underlying tone that the people of Gotham are going to make their own mistakes, Batman can only do so much. It's different, and I like it. Now I am reading three different Batman books, we don't need anymore right now. My wallet cannot afford it.

The second issue continues a strong start for this series.

In this issue, I'm starting to find the excuses I need to avoid picking up this weekly title.

Help the accident victims Batman, people are dieing!

I really want to like this, but I don't. One more issue and it's curtains!