Robin #168 - DC

Ok, we finally roll in to the first issue of the Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul story-line. Peter Milligan is writing it, and Freddie E Williams II draws it. And as you can see, there's also a fantastic Andy Kubert cover. In the prologue, Damian has figured out that Ra's wants to use his body, literally, for his resurrection. That's what he's been bred and trained for. What he didn't count on though, was that after giving birth, and watching him grow, Talia has developed feelings for him. As any mother should. I don't think she really understood the full scope of Ra's plan, originally. But, now that she seems to have a handle on what he really wants to do, I believe, she's having misgivings about losing her son. No matter how much of a brat, and a psycho, he is. So Damian has gone to his father for help. Unfortunately, since Batman has recently learned of Ra's plan to return, he has headed across the globe in search of him. So when Damian arrives, the only 2 there are Robin and Alfred. Well with Damian, Robin takes a hit first and ask questions later attitude. He doesn't like him or trust him. We also find out this issue that Merlyn is working with Ra's. He's trying to help him find the seven pieces of the Invisible Map. Damian knocks out Robin, and has enough time to go upstairs and try to talk to Alfred. Of course Alfred is the voice of compassion, and tries to find out what's going on with the young lad. Alfred agrees to help him, but when Robin finally comes up to see what's going on, he sees Damian's actions as an assault, and the fight resumes. However, outside, the mansion is about to be swarmed by a gaggle of Ra's ninja assassins. This story resumes in NightWing 138. Where I guess NightWing, Robin and Damian are all going to have to work together. This should prove interesting. Anyways, fantastic book, and a great storyline. I can't wait to see how it all works out.