Future State: Gotham #2

The black and white motif of this issue is visually pleasing. The drawings are intense and detailed. And the mood of each story is matched by the artwork. Read Full Review

If DC intends to extend this story beyond the six issues they announced, we need colors on these pages " especially for the sake of action sequences. Read Full Review

Overall, there's really nothing wrong here but it doesn't break any new ground either. Read Full Review

Jason Todd really needs a break. Let the boy take a vacation or something. I really hope things get straightened out soon, so Red Hood can come back into the fold. so that the rest of the family can eat their words. I don't see that happening in the next issue though, not with the way Future State Gotham #2 ended! I need to know what happens to our favorite disaster boy next! Read Full Review

I enjoyed City of Bane, Joker War, and Future State. And now the prequel to Future State, but how can we "catch up" if the Future keeps coming at us. Ponder that as you read this comic. Is it good? Yeah"but it should have been in Black & White where it belongs. Read Full Review

This issue was a real spike in quality for me. The story finally found its footing, and it took off running. I'm actually excited to see what happens next, and I was not expecting that with the way this mini opened. The art was also far more appealing to me this time around, and I hope it sticks. The backup story is also fun, I really enjoy John Ridley writing Jace, and I like that the character is being fleshed out. Read Full Review

Continuing to draw heavily on manga and cyberpunk sources with high energy action in a dystopian setting, Future State: Gotham pushes the overall story of Gotham forward with surprising and fun revelations, though they can't quite make up for the thinness of the plot so far. Read Full Review

Ultimately, Future State: Gotham #2 is just okay. Read Full Review

This second issue feels a bit overstuffed at points, but there are some really interesting ideas at play that make this a storyline worth watching. Read Full Review

Unless you need to get everything Future State, I wouldn't even think of buying this book.  Dipping back into an Event most readers have already left behind to do a lame manga ripoff is nothing I will ever recommend.  Maybe as a digital title, but even that would be pushing it! Read Full Review

TheFightingBull

Jun 09, 2021

"I'm sending you to the one place I can't go. Because you're the only person who can do this mission" Bruce Wayne. "Jason's always been..confused about his methods, but his heart is usually in the right place too." Tim Drake. Future State Gotham has a easy narrative, may it's looking for a younger market. This is the first volume I have taken of the event, and it doesn't strike, and it isn't bad. The lack of manga-like color is not very convincing to me, but I accept it. The story is relaxed, funny and what are comics made for if not to forget about reality. Therefore, in my opinion this comic fulfills its objective.

Toonstrack

Jun 09, 2021

Very interesting premise and world building for Future Gotham. This new Batman doesn't have the reputation of the old one... and now he's got a huge target on his back. But the real focus is how Jason is handling his mission and his interactions with the family. This is going places, I'm intrigued to see where. Also the back up issue is from the B&W series and it was one of the best stories from that. The art by Olivier Coipel is absolutely stunning and seeing a new dynamic duo take out some thugs is entertaining.

Jaybird

Jun 16, 2021

to be honest,I wasn't betting on this comic but the revelation surprised me. Reading how Bruce is acknowledging that Jason is his only strong card, the only one with the strength and cunning to configure the plan made me fall in love with this.

Red Hood

Aug 05, 2021

I got to say - I didn't expect to be pulled back into this book as much. This issue displayed that Bruce was still alive and Red Hood has to be saved from joining the Magistrate and choosing a bad lifestyle. The ending where every inmate is out of prison was amazing and the backup was well written and illustrated. I may just have to put this back on my pull list!

fearUhavemeisenough

Jun 08, 2021

Predictable, yes and no. I know, because it was the most logical thing, not because it is DC and is immersed in making Red Hood an enemy of the family, otherwise I will say that it was not so bad.

SenpaifenixJäger

Jun 09, 2021

Definitely not disappointed, it was the mediocre writing I was expecting, if there were some nice things, but coupled with the bad black and white art is a bad job, I really only buy it because it is Red Hood, but if DC is doing the what he does with Batman, Nightwing and superman, what can you expect. So get out your crayons and draw .....

daspidaboy

Jun 08, 2021

there should have been color. save your money kids. lets hope the next issue is the final one.

Merlyn

Jun 08, 2021

I have to say, I expected better from Williamson, I didn't like this as much as I was expecting. Also, shame on DC for rewriting a story from Batman Black and White from a few months ago just to get those sweet extra-bucks, that's just totally disgraceful. And it wasn't even a good story at that.

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fearUhavemeisenough - Jun 8, 2021

It may not match some of your reviews at times, but you are generally punctual and informed, which is why I enjoy your comments. For me, this number was a nice pain because a hope a pretty bad continuation.

Merlyn - Jun 8, 2021

Thanks, hope I'll keep delivering enjoyable reviews.

SenpaifenixJäger - Jun 8, 2021

I totally agree with the one above, it is always interesting to read you and another person who also begins with M, I think they are the most documented, civilized and sincere reviews.

Merlyn - Jun 8, 2021

Thanks again a lot, I'm glad you guys appreciate these reviews. I always try to speak my mind about comics, even when it's not the "comfortable" thing to do and I know some people won't appreciate my thoughts, the fact that others do appreciate them means a lot.

SenpaifenixJäger - Jun 8, 2021

It's great when someone isn't afraid to say that I don't like to drive like a sheep following others. You respect the points of view, you only lash out when the judicious idiot who puts labels is not lacking.

Toonstrack - Jun 9, 2021

That Batman backup is fantastic with great art. Theres no problem with reprinting it in this at all.

SenpaifenixJäger - Jun 10, 2021

I think this whole series would look better with color from the beginning. Because I swear that if they release the color version I will insert the DC offices.

SenpaifenixJäger - Jun 11, 2021

Holly shhhh !!! I had not understood well what you mean by the backup comic, I have been unwilling to devote my time to mediocrity that I did not read the backup story, and it was a spit in the fan's face. Repeating a story already in print is a total insult, it is not having a mother.

Merlyn - Jun 11, 2021

Yes, but as you can see, there are people with so low self-esteem that they accept this type of awful behavior from companies.

Emma

Jun 08, 2021

I suspected it, I liked Bruce and Jay's alliance, as well as Jason's white streak, Rose was serious about dyeing Jay's hair. The family is beginning to suspect that there is something more to Hood's betrayal and the trap they set for him is evident.

Absolute Z to the 4

Jun 12, 2021

Not a fan of the art. Some panels look almost like layout sketches. I guess that's the style they're going for here. Maybe I'll get better at distinguishing the characters eventually. Is that Duke wielding Jefferson in the sword? It doesn't look like Jefferson holding the sword, but Duke is never named so maybe I'm just trying unsuccessfully to figure that out. Is Jason reminiscing about Rose (Ravager) in one panel? I guess that makes sense if he's thinking of someone else who can predict moves. But -- Dick doesn't read the future, he just has insight and instincts, so, no, the connection to Ravager is weak and the whole thing vague. Plus - it's kind of an obscure moment. Looking back, she did appear in 2 panels in #1 - once half-nake d and not identifiable, once walking away where you can tell who it is if you know she was in the Future State Red Hood backup stories in Dark Detective. I'm making excuses. It's really not easy to read, script or art. It's not welcoming to a new reader. On the other hand, regarding complaints about the backup reprints - in fairness, the book has a 22 page main story, plus 2 pinup pages (are these also reprints?), plus the backup story, for $3.99. So - the extra story pages are "free." And not everyone has read those backup stories - I don't get the feeling the current Batman Black & White sold that well, based on the somewhat smaller number of reviews that title has always gotten at this site, and based on the Comichron sales estimates. But it may be true that anyone Bat-crazy enough to buy this, as I was, was also likely to buy Batman Black & White. The core Bat fan. The extra 10 pages doesn't improve my score. I won't rate something better because "the food may be bad but at least the portions are big." more

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Toonstrack - Jun 12, 2021

It is Duke Thomas and black lightning in the sword, you nailed it. They were in the initial future state next batman back up issues

Absolute Z to the 4 - Jun 12, 2021

Thanks!

redhood

Jun 15, 2021

This is real? if it's because I even spent on it. Demons. phew, what does one do for their favorite comic book character? But it's terrible, I laugh, I cry all at once. there is not color! Someone kidnapped the cartoonist or has already been abducted! and they end up with a comic already published in another. LOL. Damn XD universe. it's crazy. The writing is very youthful, decent ... auch

Barelyalivebutnotded

Jun 21, 2021

Why the hell are they still with that shitty character from the next Batman? Tim Fox only stains the image of Batman, a guy who during his appearances in the comics is only hatred and envy, he could put Luke or another character much better or even invent a new one, but this guy totally despises him, a mobster, son Family troublemaker, he doesn't even have good reason to be a jerk and now he run over and run away killing a person. A character who is bad in essence, I don't know who came up with that Tim Fox was the best candidate to replace Batman.

Psycamorean

Jun 22, 2021

I'm not enjoying this at all. I don't know what is up with the art, but it looks unfinished. And really? You're going to put a recently published Batman: Black & White story as the backup? How cheap and wasteful, tbh.

WhistleBlower

Jun 08, 2021

The reveal was really dumb. Go read Urban Legends instead.