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Batman v1 #232, 1971 - Ras Al Ghul makes his first appearance, establishing himself as one of Batman's most fascinating foes. Neal Adams' cover depicts him in pencil, creating a powerfully omniscient image. Inside, both Robin and the villain's daughter Talia are kidnapped and a worldwide hunt for them ensues. Traveling to Calcutta, India and Tibet, Adams beautifully captures and contrasts the settings. The splash on page 12 suggests the vastness of the Himalayas while a face is not-so-subtlely embedded in the mountainous background. There are too many finely rendered scenes to mention, including a brief recap of Batman and Robin's respective origins. This Dennis O Neill story was later reprinted in Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #1, Limited Collectors' Edition #C-51 and Best of DC #51. This is 16 of 30 Batman issues by Adams. /// key 1st appearance, 1st cover Ras Al Ghul / Adams gallery
Batman #232 - Neal Adams art & cover + 1st Ras Al Ghul
Reviewed by Ted F
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Adams--along with the underrated Irv Novick--was one of the great transitional artists for Batman, making a surprisingly easy move from the flash of Carmine Infantino's historic "New Look" revolution. From Batman's mask changes, to Robin's longer hair (and longer capes for both), Adams Batman was ready for the darker years to come. The swinging sixties really faded away.
Well said.
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