I'm not going to recommend this book for everyone, but it serves its purpose as the loud, angry alternative to other Bat-titles out now. Some readers will probably recoil from moments like Batman not being able to put Gordon's white rabbit clue together with having seen a woman dressed as a rabbit in issue #1. Provided you can derive entertainment from people getting the crap kicked out of them, though, this book is a diverting romp. Read Full Review

This IS a fun issue, no doubts there; great art, good writing, and a gothic motif permeating all throughout the book, but its substance is very minimal. Its a lot like James Camerons hit movie, Avatar; it has a lot of great stuff to look at, and overall is well executed, but the story is lackingwell everything! The difference with the Dark Knight isIm looking forward to the continuation of the story. Read Full Review

The story may not be paced as well as the first and has some outrageous out-of-character moments and average artwork from an accomplished artist, but it is a more fun read than the first, with constant action always keeping us entertained. Read Full Review

However"I might just be a Batman snob right now. In the past week I've been reminded of the great story “Batman: Year One” what with the release of that DVD and then Scott Snyder's fantastic “Batman #2″ came out and then I played through the jaw dropping “Batman: Arkham City” videogame. So"in the past week I HAVE SEEN THE MOUNTAINTOP. I have the image of a great Batman adventure fresh in my mind and “Batman: The Dark Knight #2″ could not be farther from it. I'm giving it a 2, I don't care how good the pencils are at times. When there are this many Batman books on the market, “Batman: The Dark Knight” fails to justify its existence and I'd rather have quality over quantity. Read Full Review