Batman One Bad Day: Ra’s Al Ghul is published by DC Comics, written by Tom Taylor, illustrated by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki, coloured by Brad Anderson and lettered by Wes Abbott.
This issue is available 21st March 2023 either directly from DC Comics online or from your local comic book store, digital copies will be available to download from the usual content providers.
Synopsis
For Centuries Ra’s Al Ghul Has Wanted To Save The Earth From The Worst Of Humankind, And For Centuries He Has Failed. Recently His Greatest Obstacle Has Been The Dark Knight Detective, Batman. Ra’s Offered Batman A Chance To Be A Part Of His New World Order, But Batman Refused. For Years Their Cold War Has Raged, But Ra’s Will Have No More. Ra’s Will Remove Batman From The Equation And Save The World, Re-Creating It In His Image And Bringing The Peace And Prosperity All The Good-Hearted Souls Of This Earth Deserve.
Review
In this issue we see the continuation of the One Bad Day series, this time we are looking at the story of legandary eco warrior villain R’as Al Ghul as he continues his quest to rid Earth of all who are causing it harm. His intention to save the planet you can’t knock him for but the implementation isn’t quite like Greta Thunberg , he wants to take out those he feels that are responsible for causing the problems that are facing the Earthly taking out those at the very top and installing those he thinks can make a change. This type of cleansing can’t happen and must be stopped, it’s time for Batman and Robin to step up to probably their biggest challenge yet.
Tom Taylor does a great job in creating a politically charged story but still keeping that DC rawness that will appeal to DC readers while maybe bringing in some new readers with it’s meaningful story, although Ra’s Al Ghul is still one of the worst villains you can’t help but understand his motives.
The illustrations by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki are dark and powerful partner them with the colours from Brad Anderson and you have a winning combination from the creative art team. Each panel takes you further inside the dark journey of cleansing the Earth, the artwork adds depth and emotion to the powerful words that just grips you throughout.
I personally really enjoy the “One Bad Day” series and this one I thought is definitely the best yet, an emotional story that gives the reader plenty of food for thought.
Verdict
In a politically charged story the DC flavour shines through in probably the best “One Bad Day” story so far, a fantastic job from the whole creative team bringing a powerful story with an important message with illustrations that bring the story to life in perfect DC fashion, if perfection existed this wouldn’t be fair from it.
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