Batman and Ra’s al Ghul’s relationship has always been tense, as the two are aware of each other’s immense intellectual and physical strengths and tend to avoid confrontation whenever possible. The story largely centers around the origins of the League of Assassins’ leader, but it culminates in a vicious fight between the two where Bruce is killed - and even impaled with a shovel - only to be resurrected by the Lazarus Pit to pull a reverse on the villain. The Birth of the Demon arc with artist Norm Breyfogle is comprised of three Ra’s al Ghul-related one-shots, with the final story of the same name pitting Batman and Ra’s in a deathmatch. RELATED: 10 Best Modern Superhero Video Games, Ranked By OpenCritic
Part of this initiative was creating alongside Neal Adams and Julius Schwartz the iconic villain Ra’s al Ghul, the “Demon’s Head.” It was an explosive way to introduce a new villain, and it made an emphatic impression on readers and in-universe among heroes and villains alike Everyone knows who broke the Batman.įans can largely thank the late and great Denny O’Neil for reinvigorating the Dark Knight in the realm of comics, as his push in the ’70s to salvage the character from the bygone days of over-the-top-camp brought him back down. Knowing his identity from him and waiting until he was at his peak for mental and physical exhaustion, Bane broke into Wayne Manor and the Batcave to break Batman’s back from him over his knee from him.
In what was one of the best Batman comics of the ’90s, the sprawling knightfall saga presented to Bruce Wayne a foe that’s been able to strike one of the most intimate blows, physically and psychologically, even by today’s canon standards.īane made it a personal mission to break the great Batman down, and he did so first by orchestrating a mass Arkham breakout knowing that the brooding hero wouldn’t rest until they were all stopped. For being a relatively “new” villain in Batman’s rogues’ gallery - considering the hero is over 80 years old - Bane has had a monumental impact on the Caped Crusader’s lore.
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