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Batwoman, Volume 2: To Drown the World by W. Haden Blackman, J.H. Williams III
4.0

Merry Christmas Everyone!

So I finished up Batwoman volume 2 last night and I'm glad to report it's as good as volume 1. I can't believe I waited this long to read New 52 Batwoman. Now I know why people love her.

So kids have gone missing and Batwoman is on the case. Simple enough, right? This book jumps around through various timelines to show you how each character is building towards confrontation. A mixture of mystery, drama, love life, and death all combined to make a compelling, dark, twisted tale here. Will Kate be able to save the children? Who's behind the kidnapping!? Gotta read this volume to find out!

Good: The art is a lot better in this volume for me. Easier to follow and the way it flows is great. I'm really digging the character development for Kate. Similar to Bruce in some ways, but a lot more trusting in others. The villains are all interesting and twisted in such ways I can only expect in Gotham.

Bad: The storytelling of this volume can be a bit jarring and confuse people.

Overall, really fun and exciting volume. I'm liking this series a lot, I hope it stays this good.