Ra's al Ghul has been featured in various media adaptations. Though primarily an enemy of Batman, Ra's has also come into conflict with Superman and other heroes in the DC Universe. The Lazarus Pits have considerably prolonged Ra's' life, making him particularly dangerous as he has honed his combat skills for centuries. Stories featuring Ra's al Ghul often involve the Lazarus Pits, which restore life to the dying. He is the son of Sensei the father of Talia al Ghul, Nyssa Raatko and Dusan al Ghul and the maternal grandfather of Damian Wayne. Most notable as the leader of the League of Assassins, Ra's al Ghul's name in Arabic translates to "Head of the Ghoul". Created by editor Julius Schwartz, writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Neal Adams, the character first appeared in Batman #232's "Daughter of the Demon" (June 1971). Ra's al Ghul is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman. Longevity and slowed aging from Lazarus Pits.Skilled scientist, alchemist, and detective.Master martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant.RaŹ¼s al Ghul, as appeared on the cover of Batman #244 (September 1972).
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