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georgesc's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
clockworkp's review
3.0
3.5 Es la historia que más me gustó de la serie de Ra'as al Gul, pero el dibujo me tiraba mucho para atrás; lo encontré francamente feo, lo que cuenta en sí si que me resultó interesante.
lorien13's review
4.0
I've seen multiple versions of Batman's origin, Joker, Bane. But beyond Batman Begins I've never seen Ras. He's so old that his real origin is shrouded in mystery, and Batman knowing it for certain seems impossible. It's never brought up that I've read so far, but that's exactly what this is: Ras al Ghul's origin. And combined with one of the most beautiful graphic novels I've seen, it's phenomenal.
As most of the story takes place in the ancient middle east, it's hard to remember this is Batman. Watching his downfall was surprisingly sad, as you keep hoping he can gain power without the pit, without turning into the heartless mass murderer he is.
It's beautiful in story and art, and combined, this is perhaps my favorite origin in all of DC that's I've seen so far, and the fact it's a villain just ads to how wonderful it really is. Five out of five stars indeed.
As most of the story takes place in the ancient middle east, it's hard to remember this is Batman. Watching his downfall was surprisingly sad, as you keep hoping he can gain power without the pit, without turning into the heartless mass murderer he is.
It's beautiful in story and art, and combined, this is perhaps my favorite origin in all of DC that's I've seen so far, and the fact it's a villain just ads to how wonderful it really is. Five out of five stars indeed.
rashthedoctor's review
4.0
I had been scouring through various book stores for the birth of Demon books I found this finally in a local book store I recently came upon .
The book uses Dennis O'Neil's storytelling abilities to depict the background of one his most famed Creation The Demon himself aka Ra's Al-Ghul . Ra's has been one of the most formidable foe of Batman over the Years and Dennis O'Neil has been credited as his creator but like most of Batman's Rogue Gallery Ra's past has yet been Untold so Dennis O'Neil partners with Neil Adams to create this book . The most striking features of this book has got to be Neil Adams Artwork and while the story is OK I believe it could have been much better , Overall it's a good book but sadly not a masterpiece.
Also plea for help I am still looking for the other Ra's Al-Ghul Saga books so if anybody has it in ebook format do contact me
The book uses Dennis O'Neil's storytelling abilities to depict the background of one his most famed Creation The Demon himself aka Ra's Al-Ghul . Ra's has been one of the most formidable foe of Batman over the Years and Dennis O'Neil has been credited as his creator but like most of Batman's Rogue Gallery Ra's past has yet been Untold so Dennis O'Neil partners with Neil Adams to create this book . The most striking features of this book has got to be Neil Adams Artwork and while the story is OK I believe it could have been much better , Overall it's a good book but sadly not a masterpiece.
Also plea for help I am still looking for the other Ra's Al-Ghul Saga books so if anybody has it in ebook format do contact me
giordibooks's review against another edition
2.0
Esperaba una continuación a la historia anterior pero me saque de onda cuando vi que se trataba más bien de una historia de origen de Ra's. Si bien esta bien hecha si que fue bastante pesada de leer y perdia el interés de tanto en tanto.
dumblydore's review
4.0
Batman has succeeded in quelling Ra's al Ghul's many attempts to resurrect himself from the Lazurus Pit, but in one disastrous expedition cull the Dark Knight lands himself in a toxic waste dump. Near delirious and poisoned, he seeks out Ra's, but is confronted by his former lady love Talia, daughter of Ra's. (Side note: Talia is so passive; honestly, she's probably one of the reasons feminism kicked right off at the time of her conception by Denny O'Neil...)
Much of this is a prelude to the "origins" of Ra's, and for the most part it is enthralling and diverting, set in exotic locales and with various characters of intrigue.
The end sees Ra's and Batman meet in the ultimate face-off, and this is beautifully rendered and visualised by Breyfogle, whose illustrative style is evocative and colourful, undulating and convulsing with glowing reds, yellows and greens.
Rating: 3.5/5
Much of this is a prelude to the "origins" of Ra's, and for the most part it is enthralling and diverting, set in exotic locales and with various characters of intrigue.
The end sees Ra's and Batman meet in the ultimate face-off, and this is beautifully rendered and visualised by Breyfogle, whose illustrative style is evocative and colourful, undulating and convulsing with glowing reds, yellows and greens.
Rating: 3.5/5
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