Joe Corallo and Eric Breen join Wes to talk about the introduction of classic Batman villain Ra’s al Ghul. Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams introduce the villainous leader of the League of Shadows in Batman #232. It as almost a full year before Batman readers see Bruce Wayne and Ra’s al Ghul face-off again in Batman #242. Ra’s isn’t the only memorable introduction, readers also meet Talia al Ghul and the infamous Lazarus Pits. There’s also a fun running joke concerning longtime Batman character Matches Malone, who appears to die early in the story but keeps reappearing. Comic book readers consider Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams’ Rascal Ghul Saga must read material in the annals of comic book history. 

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