The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #1

Name: The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #1
Brand: DC

Jan 1988 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD

“Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!”

"Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!" kicks off The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #1 with a pulse-pounding return to a long-abandoned house, where three ex-cons dig up a buried fortune—only to awaken something far more dangerous than gold. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with stark, powerful art by Neal Adams, this 1988 thriller introduces a chilling supernatural threat tied to a comatose figure revived by a Native American guardian. The cover by Jerry Bingham and Dick Giordano captures the story’s eerie tension, making this a must-have for fans of classic DC horror and mystery.

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writer Cary Bates · artist, inker Neal Adams · letterer John Costanza · cover Jerry Bingham, Dick Giordano

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Full credits

writer Cary Bates

artist, inker Neal Adams

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Jerry Bingham

cover inks Dick Giordano

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

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After a five-year stretch in prison, three bandits return to the house where they buried $50,000 in gold under the floorboards. The didn't reckon with the comatose figure of El Diablo being summoned back to life by his Native American guardian Wise Owl.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).