Gotham Academy: Second Semester Vol. 1

Brenden Fletcher, Becky Cloonan, Karl Kerschl — 2017

The acclaimed creative team of Brenden Fletcher (BATGIRL), Becky Cloonan (Southern Cross) and Karl Kerschl (WEDNESDAY COMICS) are joined by artist Adam Archer (AME-COMI GIRLS) as classes begin and new mysteries unfold for the kids of Gotham Academy in GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER VOL. 1ÑWELCOME BACK! ItÕs the second semester at Gotham Academy, and everything is back to normal. Of course, ÒnormalÓ for GothamÕs top prep school would be considered uncontrollable weirdness anywhere else! First, a bunch of students start walking out of their extracurricular activities with no explanation and signing up for a strange new societyÑWitch Club! Then, a stolen map of the Academy puts the students on the trail of ancient symbols and hidden chambers. ThereÕs plenty for the Detective Club to investigateÑbut Olive Silverlock is distracted by her new rebel roommate, Amy. Is Maps Mizoguchi right to be suspicious of a bad influence, or just jealous that sheÕs losing her best friend? Plus, Detective Club is joined by the WorldÕs Greatest DetectiveÑBatman! Collects GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER 1-3, 5-8.

Reviews

Maggie Gordon@maggieg

Aug 13, 2022

Woo, Gotham Academy is back to form! In this 4th volume, we start with Olive alone over the holidays until she unexpectedly gains a brash new roommate. Said roommate starts to drive a wedge between Olive and her friends which becomes a problem when a new mystery arises and Maps is mind controlled! Obviously, the narrative is building up to the finale of next book. I enjoyed the unreliable narrator trope in this book, despite the obvious hints. I also really appreciated the return to a more serious mystery. Sad to see the series end, but excited to read the next volume!

Zoe Smolen@booksatlunch

Oct 20, 2021

I was so excited to get an opportunity to read Gotham Academy! I had heard a lot about the series, and it definitely not disappoint. In a lot of ways it is YA, but it also deals with some pretty heavy topics. If you're into the lore of Batman this is a great ready as it covers a lot of background in the series. Thanks to DC and Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.