Batman: Black & White #2
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The all-new anthology series continues with new tales of mystery, mayhem and madness from all levels of Gotham City by some of the finest talents in comics.
In this auspicious issue:
Eisner Award-winning collaborators Tom King and Mitch Gerads (Mister Miracle, Strange Adventures) tell a tale of Batman administering a form of last rites to a dying priest. Or is it the other way around?
Eisner-nominated storytellers Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) find the Dark Knight facing certain death-with The Joker his last lifeline.
Multiple award-winner for his innovative work on Hawkeye, Da
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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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But Why Tho? - Charles Hartford
Jan 26, 2021When it is all brought together, Batman Black and White #2 delivers a flawless collection of short stories featuring everyones favorite Caped Crusader. While Ive only highlighted two of the books tales, each brings uniqueness and strength well worth checking out. Read Full Review
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ComicBook.com - Jenna Anderson
Jan 27, 2021This is a collection that will absolutely give you your money's worth, showcasing the potential of the Dark Knight and of comics as a whole in some breathtaking ways. Read Full Review
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DC Comics News - Carl Bryan
Jan 28, 2021Obviously the medium works perfectly for telling Batman stories. Everything from the duality of his identity to the lurking in the shadows of Gotham, nightlife in the city, and in the corners of the Bat Cave. Short stories that satisfy in the nuggets they are intended to. Art that is worthy of a gallery, and stories that are timeless. That is what everyone wants out of a comic, and that is what this issue delivers! Read Full Review
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Dark Knight News - Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
Mar 04, 2021Batman Black & White #2 is a near-perfect issue. The few things that didn't exactly sit with me aren't enough to not sing high praise for this book. From excellent writing across the board, to equally excellent art, there isn't much more you could want from this series. Read Full Review
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9.5
AIPT - Daniel Berlin
Jan 26, 2021A showcase of comics art at its finest, 'Batman Black & White' #2 continues to honor the series' roots and push into new and exciting places. Read Full Review
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Jan 26, 2021Overall, there isn't a weak link in this volume and almost all the stories feel like modern classics. Read Full Review
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8.0
Batman-News - Joshua McDonald
Jan 27, 2021There is something special about Batman: Black & White. The pressures of an on-going aren't in the way. Editorial isn't issuing mandates. The stories are brief, yet impactful. The art is always top-notch. What more could you honestly ask for in a comic book? And with DC acting a little more fast and loose with taking risks, who knows what we could see develop from these stories? If you're not picking this title up monthly, then you're missing out. Read Full Review
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7.0
Razorfine - Alan Rapp
Feb 03, 2021In "The Spill" Batman is trapped in the Gotham spillway after an EMP goes off in Gotham City while pursuing the Joker who gloats for several panels about getting the see Batman's death before the barrier breaks and nearly drowns them both. And in "Dual" Batman tracks an all-white doppelganger across Gotham City. Read Full Review
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Monkeys Fighting Robots - Zac Owens
Jan 26, 2021
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.5
This issue was a lot better than the first one. Tom King's story was very somber in tone like his other work on Batman, which I enjoy. Mitch Gerads' Batman really looks incredible in B&W. Sophie Campbell's story made really neat use of the palette. Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Bechko's was just okay. The weakest of the bunch. Dual by Dustin Weaver was very strange in an intriguing way. I liked it. David Aja's story was the exact tone I love in Batman stories. Suitably dark and greatly illustrated.
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9.0
Need more Batman comics from these excellent creative teams.
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8.5
King's story was thought-provoking and filled with hopelessness. But the second story with Catwoman was the real gem. Cute as the way Catwoman looked in that white suit. On that Funeral for a Freak tip, and that's why I love silent comics ! - cvrthebard.tumblr.com
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8.5
Once again, all stories were really good. I wish I could see them fleshed out a bit more, but even what we had here was fantastic.
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7.0
This is a mixed bag. The first story by Tom King and Mitch Gerads is... Something. I don't have much affinity for religion, so these stories Tom King keeps doing that are tied to religion kinda makes me roll my eyes. It would be profound if it weren't so stupid, you know? But that's just me. When it comes to these comics with limited color palettes as a gimmick, I try to judge the art on how well it takes advantage of the gimmick, and Mitch Gerads doesn't do anything with it. In fact, I noticed so much repetition in the art that it really took me out of the story. I just didn't enjoy this one. The second story by Sophie Campbell is cute and definitely does use the gimmick to full effect. The third story by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna more
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Some of these were good.
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I was already cringing from Tom King's story with the singing, if he could only write just one issue without poetry or singing he would probably have a seizure. But no, his pretentiousness always gets the better of him.
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