(Received from Netgalley for review.)This is quite an improvement over the first volume. The book seems to have hit its stride, and I really enjoyed reading it. Olive's mystery is, I think, more or less resolved, and it unfolds in a way that makes a certain amount of sense, by Gotham standards. It actually ended up being a little more interesting than I had expected. The group of main characters owes a bit to the Scoobies, which is not a bad thing in my eyes. I'm glad this book is still going, b...

Fun second volume of the series. More supernatural creatures, including a werewolf and a half bat half boy (not to be confused with Batman). I enjoy reading this series and plan on continuing it.

Gotham Academy Vol 2: Calamity by Becky Cloonan and Brendan Fletcher picks up at issue #7 of the series and takes us through issue #12 as it reveals more and more of Olive's past as we peak into the going ons at Gotham's prestigious prep school. Olive Silverlock and her crew of intrepid teenage investigators of mysteries both normal and paranormal are faced this time around with werewolves and were-bats and ghosts. But also with appearances by the likes of Dr. Langstrom The Man-Bat, The Riddler,...

This was a story I read as part of the #GettingGraphic readalong I am hosting today and I really enjoyed this second volume. What I love about this is the Batman setting and the amazing colour tones and artwork. The story is always engaging and fun, but the artwork always sells me on this series :)Overall I think that this did develop the plot of Olive and Maps (Maps is by far the cutest and my most favourite of the characters) as we see them following the strings of a mystery to discover who/wh...

Ooo, the plot thickens! I didn't enjoy this one as much as book one, but it was nice to learn a smidgen more about Tristan and I'm so curious about this whole Calamity thing, I can't wait for the Detective Club to work it all out!

DAMIAN AND MAPS ARE MY FAVOURITES EVER

I enjoyed this second volume, even though it didn't feel quite as cohesive as the first one did. It was still really great to be reunited with the gang, and I have a soft spot for SOMEONE who makes an appearance ;)

(B) 75% | More than SatisfactoryNotes: A Scooby Snack multipack, it's guest and gimmick prone: not so tight, it’s still alright, but can’t subsist on cute alone.

Update!! Full Review: http://www.bookishrealmreviews.com/20...This volume was even better than the first volume! I absolutely love where the plot is going and the character development. I actually see myself buying the single issues of this series now instead of waiting for the trade paperbacks. I may even do a review on the first two volumes so be sure to stay tuned in.

This one was really good!It starts with a team up of Damian and Maps finding something mysterious and joining hands and its a fun and forgettable stories and I kinda liked it. And then we check on with the detctive club and whatever stories they have got like Maps getting into trouble and then Olive having to deal with her love life, the secrets of Tristan, werewolf attacks and then finally learning who her mother was aka a villain named Calamity and her strange origins and her family secrets! I...

I liked this but I didn't like that the Robins are okay with a whole bunch of untrained kids running around fighting villains. Number 1 it goes against Tim's character and 2 the bats would lose his goddam mind on them. Granted I haven't read the "We are Robin" story arc so maybe Batman doesn't care anymore but Tim would. Other then that beef the story was okay and the artwork was cute.

3 Stars - This was okay but I am not sure that I wish to continue on with the series. They are okay but not holding my full attention.

This is a perfect graphic novel for children or YA, and also for grown-ups like me of course. I think one of the reasons I enjoy this series is because Map's reminds me of Jubilation Lee, whom I adore. And, this graphic novel has a lot of Maps in it. Don't take me wrong. I like Olive also, and she has an important part in this volume also with trying to come to terms with her mother's death.But, it's Map's adventure with Damian Wayne and Robin (well a Robin since it's apparently a group of Robin...

This volume was much better than the first collection. Karl Kershel's art is fantastic. It has a real animation vibe to it. The stories have gotten better to, except for the issue with Damian Wayne in it. That issue felt shoehorned in. The book is basically Scooby Doo set in Gotham. I like that they are finally adding some subplots and backstories, such as Calamity.Received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

5 starsNice to see Olive, Maps, and the others again. Also nice to Damian Wayne and Red Robin. Glad to learn more about the Silverlocks and their connection with Calamity. Can't wait to read the next Gotham Academy comic!!!

GA seems to be pretty much as announced in the blurbs... a teen or tween Batman-adjacent adventure/detective/supernatural story -- the DC universe's version of the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew show from the 80's, or the Scooby Gang without a talking Great Dane.As such, it is on the fringes of how I like my comics as an adult. The art is 98% good (three exceptions follow*); the intersection of words and pictures supports the story, and the plot is moderately complex with hints of the world outside the A...

Did anyone else feel like parts of this book were just...missing? Scenes just crashed up against each other with no transition. In addition to the art taking a turn for the muddy, it made things hard to follow.Similar Titles:Batgirl: The Family Business

3.5 STARS!Not as good as the first but I liked that we got to know a lot more about Olive's mom and more about Olive herself. Looking forward to Vol. 3 :)

I liked all the artists in this volume, but holy moly there were huge jumps and holes in the storytelling.

I was super disappointed, this was one of the series I was most impressed with initially but everything, the story, the graphics, the page design, it all seemed a bit all over the place in this volume.