The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #2

Feb 1988 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD

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In "Swamp Sinister," Batman is drawn into a lavish fiesta hosted by the enigmatic Mexican socialites Juan and Dolores Muerto, where a deadly assassination attempt unfolds under the guise of celebration. Denny O'Neil's sharp storytelling and Neal Adams' masterful art bring a chilling elegance to the mystery as Batman uncovers the Muertos' dark secret—one tied to a centuries-old quest for eternal life. The cover by Jerry Bingham and Dick Giordano captures the opulence and menace of the event, perfectly framing the intrigue within.

Contains 3 stories

Swamp Sinister

15 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Ra's Al Ghul (villain)Talia Al Ghul (villain)Alfred PennyworthSolomon T. LondonStriss (Ra's Al Ghul's technician, death)Polard (Ra's Al Ghul's technician, death)

In "Swamp Sinister," Ra's Al Ghul traps Batman in a deadly game, forcing him to hunt down the fugitive technician Striss—now lost in a treacherous swamp—before the stolen formula unleashes its hidden peril. With Talia Al Ghul and Solomon T. London watching from the shadows, and Alfred Pennyworth back in Gotham unaware, Batman must navigate the murky swamps and his own wits to stop a catastrophe he didn’t create.

Vengeance for a Dead Man!

17 pp · Superhero

Ra's Al GhulTalia Al GhulBatman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonMason Sterling (Death)Flinky DavenportDr. MoonAlfred PennyworthMr. Keener

The Secret of the Waiting Graves

15.17 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Juan MuertoDolores MuertoPedro ValdesManuel

Batman is drawn into a mysterious fiesta hosted by the enigmatic Mexican socialites Juan and Dolores Muerto, where a deadly plot unfolds beneath the festive surface. As he thwarts an assassination attempt, Batman uncovers a chilling secret tied to the Muertos—something that hints at a terrifying mastery over life and death.