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|alias = League of Shadows<br> |
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|origin = ''Strange Adventures'' #215<br> |
|origin = ''Strange Adventures'' #215<br> |
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Nov.–Dec. (1968) |
Nov.–Dec. (1968) |
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− | |foundation = |
+ | |foundation = 600 years ago |
− | |headquarters = Unknown (comics)<br> |
+ | |headquarters = Unknown <small>(in the comics)</small><br> |
− | Himalayan Mountains (Nolanverse)<br> |
+ | Himalayan Mountains <small>(Nolanverse)</small><br> |
Wonder City (''Batman: Arkham City'') |
Wonder City (''Batman: Arkham City'') |
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|commanders = Ra's al Ghul<br> |
|commanders = Ra's al Ghul<br> |
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Talia al Ghul<br> |
Talia al Ghul<br> |
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Nyssa al Ghul |
Nyssa al Ghul |
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− | |agents = Merlyn Archer<br> |
+ | |agents = {{Scroll box|Merlyn Archer<br> |
− | Bane (briefly)<br> |
+ | Bane <small>(briefly)</small><br> |
Lady Shiva<br> |
Lady Shiva<br> |
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Bronze Tiger<br> |
Bronze Tiger<br> |
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Arkady Duvall<br> |
Arkady Duvall<br> |
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Silver Monkey<br> |
Silver Monkey<br> |
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− | Cypher |
+ | Cypher}}</small> |
|skills = Terrorism<br> |
|skills = Terrorism<br> |
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Stealth<br> |
Stealth<br> |
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Infiltration<br> |
Infiltration<br> |
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Well versed in various weapons<br> |
Well versed in various weapons<br> |
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+ | Combat proficiency |
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− | Lethal melee combatants |
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− | |goals = Protect the world from ecological devastation |
+ | |goals = Protect the world from ecological devastation. |
− | |crimes = |
+ | |crimes = {{Scroll box|Mass murder<br> |
+ | Terrorism<br> |
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+ | Kidnapping<br> |
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− | |type of villains = Fanatical Terrorists}} |
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+ | Incrimination<br> |
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+ | Blackmail<br> |
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+ | Conspiracy<br> |
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+ | Brainwashing<br> |
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+ | Theft<br> |
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+ | Stalking<br> |
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+ | Treason<br> |
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+ | Rape<br> |
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+ | Assault and battery<br> |
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+ | Psychological abuse<br> |
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+ | Espionage<br> |
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+ | Vigilantism<br> |
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+ | Anarchy<br> |
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+ | Weapons dealing<br> |
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+ | Smuggling<br> |
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+ | Torture<br> |
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+ | Mutilation<br> |
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+ | Graverobbing<br> |
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+ | Corpse desecration<br> |
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+ | Slavery<br> |
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+ | Illegal experimentation<br> |
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+ | Assassinations<br> |
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+ | Invasion<br> |
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+ | Sabotage<br> |
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+ | Abuse of power<br> |
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+ | Drug dealing<br> |
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+ | War crimes}} |
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⚫ | The '''League of Assassins''' (also known as the '''Society of Shadows''', the '''Society of Assassins''', and the '''League of Shadows''') are supporting antagonists in the DC universe. They are an international cult-like organization of professional assassins and trained killers that followed their founder and leader, [[Ra's al Ghul]]. They are a terrorist group that fight [[w:c:hero:Batman (DC Comics)|Batman]] and other ''DC'' superheroes from time to time. |
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+ | The League of Assassins was created by the late {{w|Dennis O'Neil}} and the late {{w|Neal Adams}}. |
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⚫ | The '''League of Assassins''' (also known as the '''Society of Shadows''', the '''Society of Assassins''', and the '''League of Shadows''') |
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==History== |
==History== |
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− | The League of Assassins |
+ | The League of Assassins is a very ancient group of extremely skilled assassins, founded by Ra's al Ghul centuries ago. Any member who fails in an assassination is in turn targeted by the League. |
− | In modern days, Ra's choose |
+ | In modern days, Ra's choose Ebeneezer Darrk as leader, who was seconded by the [[Sensei (DC Comics)|Sensei]]. Under his rule, the League attired the intention of Interpol, who managed to find his next target, a rich magnate of Gotham, and informed Commissioner [[w:c:hero:James Gordon|James Gordon]]. The latter informed Batman, who managed to stop the assassins, learning the existence of the League. Following this failure, Ra's took the leadership of the group again, trying to kill the Dark Knight. |
After the ''Infinite Crisis'', the League has been split in two. One faction being lead by [[w:c:hero:Cassandra Cain|Cassandra Cain]] and the second being lead by Talia al Ghul after the death of her sister. |
After the ''Infinite Crisis'', the League has been split in two. One faction being lead by [[w:c:hero:Cassandra Cain|Cassandra Cain]] and the second being lead by Talia al Ghul after the death of her sister. |
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− | Ra's |
+ | Ra's al Ghul has recently returned from the dead and has taken control of the League back from his daughter and is currently fighting with the Sensei for control of the League of Assassins. |
==Members== |
==Members== |
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− | *[[Ra's |
+ | *[[Ra's al Ghul (DC)|Ra's al Ghul]], founder and Leader |
*[[Ubu]], second-in-command |
*[[Ubu]], second-in-command |
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− | *[[Talia al Ghul]], heir to the organization |
+ | *[[Talia al Ghul (DC)|Talia al Ghul]], heir to the organization |
*[[Bane (DC)|Bane]] |
*[[Bane (DC)|Bane]] |
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+ | *Nyssa Raatko (Nyssa al Ghul) |
*[[Sensei]] |
*[[Sensei]] |
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− | *[[Lady Shiva]] |
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− | *[[Bronze Tiger]] |
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*[[Professor Ojo]] |
*[[Professor Ojo]] |
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*Ebeneezer Darrk |
*Ebeneezer Darrk |
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*The Hook |
*The Hook |
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*[[David Cain]] |
*[[David Cain]] |
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− | *[[Cassandra Cain]] |
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*The Mad Dog |
*The Mad Dog |
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*Alpha |
*Alpha |
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*[[Silver Monkey]] |
*[[Silver Monkey]] |
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*[[Cypher (Beware the Batman)|Cypher]] |
*[[Cypher (Beware the Batman)|Cypher]] |
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+ | *[[Cheshire (DC)|Cheshire]] (Catwoman: Hunted) |
+ | *Nosferata (Catwoman: Hunted) |
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+ | *[[Solomon Grundy]] (Catwoman: Hunted) |
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+ | *[[Deathstroke (DC)|Deathstroke]] (briefly) |
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==Other Media== |
==Other Media== |
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{{Main|League of Shadows (Nolanverse)}} |
{{Main|League of Shadows (Nolanverse)}} |
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− | In Christopher Nolan's trilogy, the League of Assassins is called the League of Shadows. Led |
+ | In Christopher Nolan's trilogy, the League of Assassins is called the League of Shadows. Led by [[Ra's al Ghul (Nolanverse)|Ra's al Ghul]], they are the main antagonistic faction of ''Batman Begins'' and ''The Dark Knight Rises''. |
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+ | ===''Arkhamverse''=== |
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+ | In the videogame ''Batman: Arkham City'', the League of Assassins is one of the main antagonistic factions, once again led by [[Ra's al Ghul (Arkhamverse)|Ra's al Ghul]]. In ''Batman: Arkham Knight'', Ra's al Ghul comes back to life in a weakened state. While the loyalists work to save his life, the group is thrown into turmoil by a rebellion from within, with these insurgents being lead by Nyssa Raatko. |
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{{Main|League of Assassins (Arrowverse)}} |
{{Main|League of Assassins (Arrowverse)}} |
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+ | In the ''Arrowverse'', the League of Assassins appear as the main antagonistic faction of <em>Arrow</em>'s third season. |
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+ | ===''Catwoman: Hunted''=== |
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+ | In the 2022 animated movie ''Catwoman: Hunted'', the League of Shadows are the overarching antagonists. Here, they are led by [[Talia al Ghul]]. |
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+ | ==Relationships== |
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+ | ===Allies=== |
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+ | *Deathstroke |
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+ | *Bane |
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+ | ===Enemies=== |
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− | The League is the main antgonists faction in season 3 of ''Arrow.'' |
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+ | *Batman |
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+ | *[[Catwoman (DC)|Catwoman]] |
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+ | *Richard Dragon |
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+ | *Green Arrow |
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+ | *GCPD |
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+ | *Nightwing |
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+ | *Batgirl |
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+ | *Robin |
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+ | *GCPD |
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+ | *Birds of Prey |
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+ | *Suicide Squad |
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==Gallery== |
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League of assassins by jiuge-d3ahspxo.jpg|Ra's Al Ghul and Talia, the leaders of the League of Assassins. |
League of assassins by jiuge-d3ahspxo.jpg|Ra's Al Ghul and Talia, the leaders of the League of Assassins. |
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The Society of Assassins.jpg|The Society of Assassins |
The Society of Assassins.jpg|The Society of Assassins |
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+ | Batman Vol 3 122 Textless.jpg |
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− | BB-TDKR League of shadows.jpg|The League of Shadows in Nolan's trilogy |
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+ | Batman Vol 3 123 Textless Anacleto Variant.jpg |
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+ | Deathstroke Inc. Vol 1 9 Textless Jerome Opena Variant.jpg |
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+ | Shadow War Omega Vol 1 1 Textless Stokoe Variant.jpg |
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+ | League of Assassins Arkhamverse 0001.jpg|The League of Assassins in ''Batman: Arkham Knight''. |
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− | *In the Prime Earth continuity, the League of Assassins and the League of Shadows are two separate organisations. |
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Latest revision as of 23:09, 10 January 2024
“ | WE ARE LEGION. | „ |
~ Ra's al Ghul, leader of the League of Assassins. |
The League of Assassins (also known as the Society of Shadows, the Society of Assassins, and the League of Shadows) are supporting antagonists in the DC universe. They are an international cult-like organization of professional assassins and trained killers that followed their founder and leader, Ra's al Ghul. They are a terrorist group that fight Batman and other DC superheroes from time to time.
The League of Assassins was created by the late Dennis O'Neil and the late Neal Adams.
History
The League of Assassins is a very ancient group of extremely skilled assassins, founded by Ra's al Ghul centuries ago. Any member who fails in an assassination is in turn targeted by the League.
In modern days, Ra's choose Ebeneezer Darrk as leader, who was seconded by the Sensei. Under his rule, the League attired the intention of Interpol, who managed to find his next target, a rich magnate of Gotham, and informed Commissioner James Gordon. The latter informed Batman, who managed to stop the assassins, learning the existence of the League. Following this failure, Ra's took the leadership of the group again, trying to kill the Dark Knight.
After the Infinite Crisis, the League has been split in two. One faction being lead by Cassandra Cain and the second being lead by Talia al Ghul after the death of her sister.
Ra's al Ghul has recently returned from the dead and has taken control of the League back from his daughter and is currently fighting with the Sensei for control of the League of Assassins.
Members
- Ra's al Ghul, founder and Leader
- Ubu, second-in-command
- Talia al Ghul, heir to the organization
- Bane
- Nyssa Raatko (Nyssa al Ghul)
- Sensei
- Kyle Abbott
- Professor Ojo
- Ebeneezer Darrk
- The Hook
- David Cain
- The Mad Dog
- Alpha
- Onyx
- Merlyn the Archer
- Arkady Duvall
- Silver Monkey
- Cypher
- Cheshire (Catwoman: Hunted)
- Nosferata (Catwoman: Hunted)
- Solomon Grundy (Catwoman: Hunted)
- Deathstroke (briefly)
Other Media
The Dark Knight Trilogy
- Main article: League of Shadows (Nolanverse)
In Christopher Nolan's trilogy, the League of Assassins is called the League of Shadows. Led by Ra's al Ghul, they are the main antagonistic faction of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises.
Arkhamverse
In the videogame Batman: Arkham City, the League of Assassins is one of the main antagonistic factions, once again led by Ra's al Ghul. In Batman: Arkham Knight, Ra's al Ghul comes back to life in a weakened state. While the loyalists work to save his life, the group is thrown into turmoil by a rebellion from within, with these insurgents being lead by Nyssa Raatko.
Arrowverse
- Main article: League of Assassins (Arrowverse)
In the Arrowverse, the League of Assassins appear as the main antagonistic faction of Arrow's third season.
Catwoman: Hunted
In the 2022 animated movie Catwoman: Hunted, the League of Shadows are the overarching antagonists. Here, they are led by Talia al Ghul.
Relationships
Allies
- Deathstroke
- Bane
Enemies
- Batman
- Catwoman
- Richard Dragon
- Green Arrow
- GCPD
- Nightwing
- Batgirl
- Robin
- GCPD
- Birds of Prey
- Justice League
- Suicide Squad
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