Ra's al Ghul

Ra's Al Ghul is a villain from the Batman series. He is probably one of the most dangerous and mysterious villains that the Batman ever faced, since he is nearly immortal. Not much is known about him, which gives him the advantage in a confrontation.

Batman: Arkham Asylum
Ra's Al Ghul appears very briefly in the videogame Batman: Arkham Asylum. When Batman goes to the Arkham morgue to solve one of The Riddler's riddles, Ra's' dead body is seen. But if you return later, his body has dissappeared.

He has an entry in the Character Bios. His profile states:

Little is known of the early years of the nearly immortal Ra’s Al Ghul, whose name means “the demon’s head”, but it is known that he has lived for many centuries due to Lazarus Pits, mystical and alchemical brews that restore his youth. A capable master of strategy and organization, Ra’s Al Ghul’s goal is to save the Earth from ecological devastation by destroying most of its population. He recognized Batman as both a worthy foe and a possible ally – except that Batman cannot accept his dystopic worldview. Batman also shares a love-hate relationship with Ra’s daughter, the beautiful Talia. (Note: Talia will appear in Batman: Arkham City) Ra's heads the sinister league of assassins terrorist group which he uses to wreak havoc world wide.

Batman: Arkham City
After retrieving his body, Rā's followers took it to the underground Wonder City and used the Lazarus Pit to bring him back to life, though he was still severely bruised and barely clinging to life. Whilr Mister Freeze, saved by Batman from Penquine in Iceberg Lounge, told Batman that an enzyme is required for completing the cure, an assassin female got free and escaped. Batman understood that she was from Talia Al Ghul's personal guards, and tracked her using her splitting blood, and, later, by placing a beacon on her. After Talia found Batman, he, being on the verge of death, agreed to join the League of Assassins, and to undergo Demon Trials. Although doubting, because only one man succeed, Talia allowed him to do that.

While passing Demon Trials, Batman faced Ra's. The latter proposed that Batman will kill him, and be his successor. Batman disagreed and they fought, and Ra's was defeated. Though Ra's tried to convince Batman by taking his own daughter as a hostage, Batman defeat him and freed Talia, also gaining his blood for cure.

Facts

 * Real Name: Unknown


 * Occupation: International Terrorist


 * Base of Operations: Mobile


 * Eyes: Green


 * Hair: Grey with white streaks


 * Height: 6 ft 3 in


 * Weight: 210 lb


 * First Appearance: Batman #232 (June, 1971)

Batman Begins
Ra's Al Ghul appears in the 2005 movie Batman Begins as the main antagonist. He is portrayed by Liam Neeson.

Attributes

 * knowledgeable intellect and strategist
 * Superior strength and stamina
 * Superb hand-to-hand combatant, trained over millennia
 * Nearly immortal thanks to his Lazarus Pits
 * Commands a legion of followers dedicated to bringing his vision of an Earthly paradise to fruition

Trivia

 * Ra's Al Ghul said that he's over 600 years old.