The creative team continues to build on the promises they made as the many stories develop. Read Full Review

Gotham Academy is slowly working its way back into my heart after some problematic Yearbook issues in the previous series. This issue has its problems as well, mostly with Haxan and another nod toward bigger things at play, but the real draw continues to be the character dynamic with this group that's come about. I do wish we had more with the teachers, especially those with rich histories, and digging more into the curious and endless past of the Academy itself. The other big draw is the artwork and I'm usually not one to say read a book even if you don't like the story because the art is fantastic. This is one of those books that it's worth it just from that point of view alone. Thankfully, the art and storyline with the characters all blends together well and that makes it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Read Full Review

Overall, this issue is without even needing a major event or serious climax; it's Gotham Academy's baseline, which is structurally sound, entertaining, lighthearted storytelling. The use of fishbowl Katherine was clever and funny (poor Katherine, Gotham Academy's Toby), a short-term mystery was solved, and it all segues nicely into what will be the next adventure. Keep reading. Read Full Review

I am enjoying Gotham Academy Second Semester very much. Month in and month out it has been a high point of my comics reading. I love the characters and the beauty of the art. Also, the whole setting of a creepy boarding school is right up my alley. I am going to resist rating it too high because I know this book isn't what everyone likes in a comic, but if you like quiet and creepy supernatural stories this one is for you. Read Full Review

The mysterious head of the Witch Club is revealed, and I'm not sure if I've seen her before in this book, or if I even care. The whole thing was sort of bland and contrived, and felt more like a Scooby-Doo? Where Are You? cartoon than a comic book. There are some tantalizing seeds sown for future issues, though, and I do appreciate the fact that this was a two-part story instead of some written-for-trade monster. Fans of the series will want to check it out. Read Full Review

As comics go, this wasn't the worst thing I've ever read, but as issues of Gotham Academy go, it was pretty bad. Maybe bad isn't the right word. More like uninspired. Although at times it does have sloppy dialogue and unnatural transitions. Basically, it's getting harder and harder to make excuses for this book. Perhaps I simply need to face the fact that Gotham Academy has seen its best stories come and go and there's simply nothing awe-inspiring to look forward to. I'll keep sticking with the book for awhile. But they are starting to skate on some incredibly thin ice. If something doesn't happen soon, I'm going to start looking at this book as a chore instead of a pleasure. Read Full Review