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Ubu

Ubu

11 appearances Β· Bronze Age Β· 1971–2026 Β· 1 key issues
Who is Ubu?

Ubu is the loyal bodyguard and personal servant of Ra's al Ghul, the immortal eco-terrorist and one of Batman's greatest foes. Fiercely devoted and physically imposing, Ubu functions as his master's silent enforcer and protector.

Few characters can claim a Bronze Age debut in one of Batman's most celebrated storylines, but Ubu made exactly that entrance β€” first appearing in Batman #232 in 1971, brought to life by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams. A DC figure who has kept some of the most iconic company Gotham has to offer, Ubu shares the page with Batman, Bruce Wayne, Robin, Dick Grayson, and the formidable Ra's al Ghul across appearances spanning an impressive 55 years. That kind of longevity β€” from the Bronze Age all the way to 2026 β€” speaks to a character with genuine staying power in the DC universe, turning up across titles from the main Batman series to Batman: Li'l Gotham and The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold. With a key issue already to their name and roots in one of comics' most storied creative partnerships, Ubu is a rewarding discovery for any collector digging into the deeper corners of the Dark Knight's world.

β˜… First appearance
Batman #232
Jun 1971

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1971–2026

Batman #232 β˜… 1971
Batman #232
Batman Adventures #4 2003
Batman Adventures #4
Detective Comics #838 2008
Detective Comics #838
The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #4 2011
The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold #4
Batman #163 (928) 2026
Batman #163 (928)

Appearances

Batman (1940)
Batman Adventures (2003)
#4
Firestorm (2004)
#19
Detective Comics (1937)
The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2011)
Batman: Li'l Gotham (2013)