The Riddler, one of Batman’s most enigmatic foes, faces his ultimate challenge in this gripping one-shot. Written by Tom King, Batman: One Bad Day – The Riddler explores the deep psychological motivations behind Edward Nygma’s obsession with puzzles, riddles, and his desire to outwit Gotham’s Dark Knight. As he devises a plan to break Batman’s mind, the story delves into themes of identity, obsession, and the fine line between genius and madness. With a masterful blend of suspense and psychological depth, this installment provides a dark, thrilling perspective on one of Batman’s most intellectual adversaries.
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Tom King is a former CIA operative turned Eisner Award–winning comics writer, known for introspective, morally complex narratives in “Mister Miracle”, “Vision”, “Batman”, and “The Human Target”. King’s writing balances operatic scope with psychological nuance, exploring trauma, failure, and redemption. His formalist structure, clipped dialogue, and thematic repetition create emotionally resonant tension. In just a few years, King has become one of the most literary voices in mainstream superhero comics.
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Tom King is a former CIA operative turned Eisner Award–winning comics writer, known for introspective, morally complex narratives in “Mister Miracle”, “Vision”, “Batman”, and “The Human Target”. King’s writing balances operatic scope with psychological nuance, exploring trauma, failure, and redemption. His formalist structure, clipped dialogue, and thematic repetition create emotionally resonant tension. In just a few years, King has become one of the most literary voices in mainstream superhero comics.
The Riddler, one of Batman’s most enigmatic foes, faces his ultimate challenge in this gripping one-shot. Written by Tom King, Batman: One Bad Day – The Riddler explores the deep psychological motivations behind Edward Nygma’s obsession with puzzles, riddles, and his desire to outwit Gotham’s Dark Knight. As he devises a plan to break Batman’s mind, the story delves into themes of identity, obsession, and the fine line between genius and madness. With a masterful blend of suspense and psychological depth, this installment provides a dark, thrilling perspective on one of Batman’s most intellectual adversaries. Graphic Novel, Tom King, Mitch Gerads, DC Comics, 2023 DC Comics 978-1779518392 Tom King 2023