Book Review: Damian: Son of Batman #2

Book: Damian: Son of Batman #2 (of 4) written and illustrated by Andy Kubert

Rating: 4 1/2 stars

Review:

Update to fix an oversight:

This issue picks up right where the first one ended as well as it answered a lot of the questions I had after reading the first issue.

With Bruce's surprised appearance after it appeared he died in the first issue, he was extremely angry that Damian had taken to using ruthless means to fighting crime and a fight ensued between the two leaving Bruce critically injured. You can tell by the look on Damian's face that he didn't mean for his father to get hurt, that's the last thing his wanted to happen. Most likely his reflexes probably kicked in automatically to protect himself while being attacked.

I'm not really sure why it seemed like Bruce had faked his death, maybe it was to see if Damian had what it takes to protect the city. Although Bruce didn't fake his death, it was really Dick Grayson that died in the first issue. And I guess it turns out Damian's not quite ready for all of the responsibility as being the sole protector of the city but I don't think Bruce's attack on Damian certainly helped matters at all. 

Anyway, back to my review, with Bruce being cared for by Alfred, Damian was off to try to figure out what happened. He went back to get a little more spiritual guidance before determining his next plan of action. Damian thought he was finally ready for the next step as being the next Batman. He feels like he is ready to be that person that will make his dad proud.

While Batman was at Arkham Asylum trying to look for clues to the Joker, a strange scene was playing out at Wayne Manor, with a nurse who strongly resembles the Joker was taking care of Bruce. I seriously can't image Alfred hiring this woman to look after Bruce while he recuperates because she's way too creepy as well as being strange. It will be interesting to see what this scene is all about.

This ends on a cliffhanger with Batman not finding the Joker but instead Professor Pyg who had abducted a bunch of children trying to turn them into some of his latest creations, his dollotron army.

This second issue was just as interesting as the first because Damian is still trying to figure out who he is and Bruce pulling one of his old stunts isn't going to give Bruce the results he was looking for. This issue also answered my question about why Dick Grayson had not been around in the first issue (yeah after it dawn on me). I don't get it, does DC Comics has some kind of deep seated desire to kill off Dick Grayson because yet again the poor guy is no more. Well, at least this is an Elsewhere story. However, there is still no mention about Tim's whereabouts. I would still like to know what happened to him.

I will be reading the last two issues really soon because I want to see how this will end. Because is Damian going to get the chance to redeem himself and become the person he really wants to be? I guess that's the question I hope will be answered in the end.