A devil cub falls to earth and breaks its wing... In the unmissable second installment of acclaimed storyteller Rafael Grampa's masterpiece, the skies over Gotham grow darker still. To decide to kill your past is one thing, but actually doing it proves to be more fraught a road than Batman ever expected...especially when that very same past grows more tightly woven into his current case with every new clue he uncovers. And the closer Batman gets to the truth, the clearer it becomes that his real enemy's power runs much deeper than just puppeteering a few costumed criminals...to the very heart of Gotham City itself!
This issue is not for the faint of heart but for those willing to dive into it, they are certainly in for an exciting new tale. Grampa is definitely on his way to cement a bold new version of Batman that is not only worth checking out, but will set a high standard for other elseworld tales. Read Full Review
This version of Batman sort of lives down to all the bad hot takes about him being a mentally ill rich dude who beats up the poor, and the story doesn't quite live up to the brilliant art for me. Read Full Review
Gramp is incredibly talented at creating a distinct textured world for his story. The backgrounds, creative perspectives, and small details bless the project with a dreary tone. Unfortunately, I loathe this version of Batman. In this universe, Batman is a selfish, petulant brute with no self awareness. When measured against Alfred's patience and Gordon's humility, Bruce Wayne comes off as a smug brat with a lot to learn. Hopefully, Nia Garcia and the subplot of inequality positively affects the character. Otherwise, this mystery and it's colorful batch of killers is a satisfying noir with some curious twists and turns. Read Full Review
Much of Gargoyle of Gotham #2 is dedicated to laying out the tensions and clues of a larger mystery and leaves readers to contemplate many sequences and how they may fit together. It's a tantalizing set of circumstances grounded in Gramp's outstanding action sequences and moody splashes. Read Full Review
Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2 has riveting moments when it focuses on the disturbing, new take on Bruce Wayne and the serial killings. The frightening art also makes this an ominous reading experience. However, the odd class warfare plot and the unrealized potential of the series' premise make for a slightly uneven read. Read Full Review
Grampá does a good job of pushing the alternative elements of this Batman story. Not only is this a visually distinctive comic, but the new Batman characters are staking up nicely.
Both Bruce Wayne and Commissioner Gordon are alternative versions. Similar enough, with a couple of interesting differences. This Bruce is a bit unpleasant and Gordon is more assertive. Gordon also has a great line when he disagrees with Batman. It’s a good twist on Batman’s usual disappearance.
Book one was almost a stand-alone story. Book two looks to introduce new characters and push the narrative in a different direction. It’s not completely clear what that direction is or what is happening in the larger world of this Batman.
I do not like this series. I think there are seeds of interesting story here but everything feels pretty disjointed and unclear. Crytoon's explanations feel like its pulled from a high schooler who thinks they're the deepest person.
I also think this is an interpretation of Batman which is so out of sync with anything that is Batman. Maybe I would be able to swallow this plot better if it were a different character.
The art style is not for me either. It's not for me.
This book is really poorly written. I don't know what everyone else is reading. The art is good, at least. I just can't stand the writing.
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