Ra's Al Ghul first appeared in Batman #232, published by DC in 1971. That places it in the Bronze Age.
Why this issue matters
Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams introduced the immortal eco-terrorist leader of the League of Assassins, quickly becoming one of Batman's most intellectually formidable villains.
Key facts
Batman #232
- Character: Ra's Al Ghul
- Publisher: DC
- Cover year: 1971
- Era: Bronze Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1971
- John Stewart (Green Lantern) Green Lantern #87, 1971
- Swamp Thing House of Secrets #92, 1971
- Metron New Gods #1, 1971
- Morbius the Living Vampire Amazing Spider-Man #101, 1971
More DC firsts from the Bronze Age
- Man-Bat Detective Comics #400, 1970
- Killer Croc Batman #357, 1983
- Darkseid Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134, 1970
- Deathstroke New Teen Titans #2, 1980
- Cyborg DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
- Starfire DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
- Raven DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
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