Tag: Ra’s Al Ghul

ROBIN RISES

Robin Rises: Omega #1 courtesy DC Comics
Robin Rises: Omega #1 courtesy DC Comics

Robin returns? Who is wearing the mask?

 

When Damian was killed in Batman, Incorporated – Bruce’s story of loss, grief, anger continued in Batman and Robin by Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason. The team book became a team-up book as guest stars joined Bruce in his search for Damian’s body and a way to possibly revive him.

 

The hunt for Robin is over. Bruce’s war with Ra’s Al Ghul is far from over.

 

The Los Angeles Times Hero Complex revealed Batman and Robin will return with a one-shot: Robin Rises: Omega #1. Continue reading ROBIN RISES

BATMAN June Previews

Batman #32 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #32 courtesy DC Comics

The Dark Knight vs. classic and new foes! New arcs and big conclusions in DC Comics previews for books coming this June:

 

Batman #32 The penultimate issue of Zero Year: Savage City. If you love the Riddler you will love how Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo are portraying the classic rogue in his final endgame against the Dark Knight. Continue reading BATMAN June Previews

DC Villainess Joins ARROW

courtesy The CW
courtesy The CW

The daughter of Ra’s Al Ghul will storm Starling City on The CW hit Arrow.

 

It’s not Talia, the lover turned enemy of Bruce Wayne in the Batman comic book and in The Dark Knight Rises.

 

Katrina Law (Spartacus, Chuck) will play Talia’s half-sister Nyssa according to TV Guide. On the series, Nyssa will be a member of the League of Assassins hunting for Black Canary (Caity Lotz.)

 

By Editor

Top 5 Comics for September 18, 2013

Infinity #3 courtesy Marvel
Infinity #3 courtesy Marvel

Batman and Robin #23.3 Ra’s Al Ghul and the League of Assassins The New 52 origin of the Dark Knight’s immortal enemy! Will the Demon’s Head join the Crime Syndicate of declare war on the Secret Society?

 

Infinity #3 Can anyone stop the relentless Builders? Half the Avengers are captured by the mysterious aliens. Will a daring outer space prison break free the heroes or lead to another stunning defeat? Back on Earth – we know the horrific secret agenda of Thanos. Will the Inhumans fall to stop the Mad God and his Black Order’s plans? Continue reading Top 5 Comics for September 18, 2013

Origin of Batman Villain Ra’s Al Ghul

Batman and Robin #23.3 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin #23.3 courtesy DC Comics

Batman’s immortal nemesis rises again as DC Comics Villains Month continues.

 

James Tynion IV and Jorge Lucas explore the past of Ra’s Al Ghul in Batman and Robin #23.3 Ra’s Al Ghul and League of Assassins.

 

Grant Morrison gave a hint of what Ra’s Al Ghul’s possible plans may be in his Batman, Incorporated finale. But the Villains Month stand-alone is being hailed as “the origin of Ra’s al Ghul in The New 52.”

 

The story comes at a time when all of the great villains are confronted by the Crime Syndicate who has supposedly killed the Justice League and declared our Earth as their own. Continue reading Origin of Batman Villain Ra’s Al Ghul

Ra’s Al Ghul on ARROW?

Batman and Robin #23.3 courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin #23.3 courtesy DC Comics

Will Batman’s great immortal enemy be the major villain on The CW’s Arrow? Episode 5 of Season Two is called The Demon’s Head according to GreenArrow.net and “will feature a character called Awwal who is a Dark Archer, trained by Merlyn. He is after Lisa.”

 

The Demon’s Head is the translation of Ra’s Al Ghul, leader of the League of Assassins in Batman mythology. Liam Neeson played Ra’s Al Ghul in The Dark Knight Trilogy but there were no demonic references. Continue reading Ra’s Al Ghul on ARROW?

Grant Morrison on BATMAN, INC Finale Cliffhanger

Batman Incorporated #6 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incorporated #6 courtesy DC Comics

Grant Morrison’s epic Batman era is over. The Batman, Incorporated #13 finale may have left you frustrated, freaked or extremely satisfied. No matter how you feel you can agree it was eventful and paves the way for darker stories ahead for the Dark Knight.

 

Why did the acclaimed writer end his run this way?

 

Before I continue I must give a…

 

SPOILER ALERT:

 

 

If you have not read BATMAN, INCORPORATED #13 yet stop reading this post now. Continue reading Grant Morrison on BATMAN, INC Finale Cliffhanger

League of Assassins Strike in Villains Month

League of Assassins city courtesy DC Comics
League of Assassins city courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is letting the inmates run the asylum in Villains Month this September. It’s not just the rogues taking over each book but it’s the return of the deadliest secret society in Batman mythology!

James Tynion IV (Talon, Red Hood and the Outlaws) will resurrect the League of Assassins in their own one-shot. The League was founded by Ra’s Al Ghul (non comic book movie fans will remember them as the League of Shadows in The Dark Knight Trilogy.) DC Comics already teased The New 52 debut of killers like Bronze Tiger in Red Hood and the Outlaws. The writer explains how the League’s return happened: Continue reading League of Assassins Strike in Villains Month