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A review by bioniclib
Batman: Tales of the Demon by Denny O'Neil
4.0
A collection of early Ra's stories really does make remind me of Moriarty. Of course the whole Talia being in love with Bruce, even to the point of foiling her father's plan, takes that comparison off the rails. I was surprised to see that the romance began right away.
I was also surprised the the original Lazarus Pit was technological.
One last surprise was that Matches Malone was originally a real gangster who's identify Bruce yoinked. But in a segue to my next point, Matches accidentally shooting, and killing, himself was a bit of a stretch.
There are elements of melodrama, far-fetched coincidences, and stilted dialog that is a trope of pre-80s comics. But it doesn't really take away from the stories. I think it helps that Bats is still in his blue and grey costume. It's a visible reminder of the time. I wish, though, he'd stop picking up random supporting characters to fight alongside him, that's what Robin is for.
Anyway, if you're a fan of Ra's then this is a must read volume.
I was also surprised the the original Lazarus Pit was technological.
One last surprise was that Matches Malone was originally a real gangster who's identify Bruce yoinked. But in a segue to my next point, Matches accidentally shooting, and killing, himself was a bit of a stretch.
There are elements of melodrama, far-fetched coincidences, and stilted dialog that is a trope of pre-80s comics. But it doesn't really take away from the stories. I think it helps that Bats is still in his blue and grey costume. It's a visible reminder of the time. I wish, though, he'd stop picking up random supporting characters to fight alongside him, that's what Robin is for.
Anyway, if you're a fan of Ra's then this is a must read volume.