American Comics Update: DC Debuts: Batmania – The Head of the Demon! First Ra’s al Ghul in Batman #232, with Adams artwork
*DC: In Batman #232, creators Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams brought us one of Batman’s most significant villains: Ra’s al Ghul, a.k.a. the Head of the Demon, leader of the League of Assassins and father of Talia, the only woman who ever posed Catwoman a serious threat for the Caped Crusader’s affections. Both Talia and the League had made a couple of appearances before this, but this was the first time the readers saw the mysterious head of the League, and this issue kick-started an epic saga that continues to unravel to this very day. This landmark issue, with gorgeous Neal Adams artwork throughout, is a serviceable pence stamped copy, with some colour-breaking cover creasing (mostly towards logo top right corner), a bit of spine roll and wear, plus wear at right edge. The staples are tight and firm, the pages a flexible cream colour. Although the cover colours are good, overall the comic appears a little dingy.
PICTURED: BATMAN #232 GD p £140