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Batman: Tales of the Demon #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1992 trade paperback collects early Ra's al Ghul stories from the Batman comics, including his first appearance in 'Daughter of the Demon' and other key tales from the 1970s by writer Denny O'Neil and artist Neal Adams. It presents the iconic clashes between Batman and the centuries-old eco-terrorist, establishing Ra's as one of the Dark Knight's most formidable and morally complex adversaries. The volume is a foundational collection for fans of Batman's global adventures and the introduction of Talia al Ghul.
In "Into the Den of the Death Dealers!", Batman races to protect Kathy Kane, the former Batwoman, after receiving a dire warning—only to arrive too late. With Kathy slain and the League of Assassins behind the attack, Batman uncovers a deeper conspiracy tied to the mysterious Sensei, forcing him into a deadly confrontation with the feared Bronze Tiger. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated by Don Newton, with inks by Dan Adkins, colors by Glenn Whitmore, and letters by Ben Oda, this 1992 tale delivers a gripping, high-stakes encounter, its intensity heightened by Brian Stelfreeze’s striking cover.
In "Swamp Sinister," Batman is drawn into a deadly game when Ra's Al Ghul commands him to track down Striss, a fugitive who’s stolen a dangerous chemical formula—unaware of its true, lethal nature. Set in the murky depths of a forgotten swamp, the hunt becomes a race against time as Batman confronts the hidden perils of a formula that could reshape the world.
In "The Lazarus Pit!", Batman confronts the deadly Lo Ling in a brutal showdown, tracking Ra's Al Ghul to a remote Swiss sanctuary—only to discover the villain already dead. But when Ra's Al Ghul is resurrected by the mysterious power of a Lazarus Pit, the stakes shift in a way that threatens to overwhelm even the Dark Knight.
In "The Vengeance Vow!", Batman races to protect Kathy Kane at her circus after a dire warning, only to arrive too late—Kathy is slain by the League of Assassins. With Ra's Al Ghul implicating the enigmatic Sensei, Batman vows revenge, setting out to confront the mastermind behind the attack, but first must battle the lethal Bronze Tiger.
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↩ Reprints Detective Comics #411 (1971), Batman #232 (1971), Batman #235 (1971), Batman #240 (1972), Batman #242 (1972), Batman #243 (1972), Batman #244 (1972), DC Special Series #15 (1978), Detective Comics #485 (1979), Detective Comics #489 (1980), Detective Comics #490 (1980)
Reprinted in Batman: Tales of the Demon #[nn] (2020)
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