Some thoughts about Earth 2 Annual #2

Bruce Wayne had a pretty different relationship with his parents from what most people believe.

Joe Chill didn't shoot them just for Martha's pearl necklace, the Waynes' murder wasn't merely due to a rob, the creation of Batman happened for a reason and so the new Batman has also a reason to exist.

Let's get this out of the way: We all know who the new Batman is thanks to the internet.

Now let's focus on the story that Tom Taylor is trying to tell. This issue not only serves as an origin for the new Batman but also explores some of the most hidden aspects of Bruce Wayne's past, including some of his adventures as the Caped Crusader from Earth 2 and the quite interesting life that his parents had. I must say that I never imagined that Thomas and Martha Wayne were such an, let's say, adventurous couple.

It's a pretty well handled story despite that the mystery of the identity is already solved and Taylor is able to depict the action and character moments in a pretty satisfying way, you can see how the different motivations of these people made them the way they currently are.

I have one complaint though, I hope that the source of the current Batman's strenght doesn't mean that we won't see the appearance of an Hourman.

Also, a chatacter here is called Francesco Francavilla. Cute.

Robson Rocha is in charge of the pencils here and I must say that he does a pretty competent job. The characters look appealing enough and the personal moments are adequately portrayed.

Pretty good Annual, Taylor definitely knows how to sell it.