Batman: Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul - Softcover

Morrison, Grant

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845768450 ISBN 13: 9781845768454

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (26 Jun. 2009), 1600

Synopsis

Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil in all its forms: the dark avenger known as Batman. Now, the unbelievable has happened: Ra's Al Ghul, the ageless 'Demon's Head' and one of Batman's most dangerous foes, seems to have returned after meeting his death at the hands of his long-lost daughter Nyssa. But why is he after Batman's teenaged son, Damian, the offspring of his other daughter Talia? What offer will tempt Robin to help Ra's? And can the Dark Knight save both his adopted and biological sons? Written and drawn by a host of stars including Grant Morrison ("The Invisibles"), Paul Dini ("Countdown") and many more, this is a Bat-story that cannot be missed!

About this title

About the Author

Writers: Peter Milligan, Grant Morrison, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Dini and Keith Champagne. Artists: Don Kramer, Jason Pearson, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Freddie Williams II, Ryan Benjamin and others.

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up—Buzzing with action, Resurrection will appeal to Batman's fans, but it is not a good starting point for readers unfamiliar with the series history. Ra's Al Ghul has miraculously returned from what was thought to be a fiery demise. His features badly burned, Ra's needs a completely new host body to continue his evil ways. His candidate is bratty Damian-his grandson, who happens to be the child of Batman and Talia, Ra's Al Ghul's daughter. When Damian is eventually captured by his grandfather, Batman and Ra's face off to determine the boy's fate. The artwork varies with each chapter. Violence is depicted, and images of women may strike some as objectification. The exaggerated, comic-book-style illustrations are consistently well done, although characters are rendered differently by each artist, a fact that may throw off some readers. The writing also fluctuates with each chapter, from standard heroic platitudes to tongue-in-cheek sarcasm. This is not an essential purchase, but it will be welcomed by readers with knowledge of the characters and backstory.—Travis Jonker, Dorr Elementary School, MI
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Edition details

• Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (26 Jun. 2009)
• Publication date: 1600
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845768450
• ISBN 13: 9781845768454
• Binding: Paperback