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Issue: The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul #1
Publication Date: January 1988
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Issues: #1 of 4 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/15/1987
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $3.50 CAD
$2.50 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 6 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from DC Releases #44, confirmed from copyright registration.

No editor for this reprint collection is credited in the indicia. The original editors are credited for the individual reprinted stories, but not for the issue overall.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; baxter interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: 4-issue miniseries
Format Notes:  
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The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul

Illustration  on  Cover, Wraparound
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Ra's Al Ghul; Talia Al Ghul; Ubu; League of Assassins
First Line: Re-presenting his classic clashes against Batman
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In Content Item: FlagBatman #18 published February 1989
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Wraparound]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Wrap-around cover. Logo design credit from Todd Klein.
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Meanwhile...

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: There was a time when people thought fan opinion didn't count for much.
Synopsis: Dick Giordano tells of his visit to the set of the coming new TV series Star Trek the Next Generation, as part of his finalizing the deal to publish a six-issue mini-series adaptation of the show, with all new stories.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Black and white on inside front cover. The page shares space with the DC January Deluxe Checklist.
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Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Talia Al Ghul (villain, introduction); Dr. Darrk (death); League of Assassins
First Line: The night breathes soot-colored fog... and there is a stillness broken only by gasps of wind and the muffled lapping of the sea.
Synopsis: Batman meets Talia, Ra's Al Ghul's daughter.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #411 published May 1971
was Into the Den of the Death-Dealers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Job Number: G-3444
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story continues in "Daughter of the Demon" in in this issue. First mention of Ra's Al Ghul.

The League of Assassins (as well as Dr. Darrk) first appeared in Detective Comics #405. However, this is the first appearance of Talia Al Ghul, who would be a major presence in the life of Batman for decades to come.

Julius Schwartz is not credited as editor in the pages of this reprinted story. He is listed here as "original editor".
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Daughter of the Demon

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Pennyworth; Ra's Al Ghul (1st appearance, villain); Talia Al Ghul; Ubu
First Line: Night... a colorfully clad figure slides silently...
Synopsis: Ra's Al Ghul discovers Batman's secret identity.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #232 published June 1971
was Daughter of the Demon [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Batman's origin is re-told. Second appearance of Talia who first appeared in Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #411. First appearance of Ra's Al Ghul.

Julius Schwartz is credited as editor in the pages of this reprinted story. He is listed here as "original editor".
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Night of the Living Dead!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, western
Character(s): El Diablo [Lazarus Lane] (1st appearance); Lucifer (horse); Juanita; Wise Owl; Slate (bandit, dies); Clint (bandit, dies); Kid (bandit, dies)
First Line: You sure this is the same spread?
Synopsis: After a five-year stretch in prison, three bandits return to the house where they buried $50,000 in gold under the floorboards. The didn't reckon with the comatose figure of El Diablo being summoned back to life by his Native American guardian Wise Owl.
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From Content Item: FlagWeird Western Tales #13 published August 1972
was Night of the Living Dead! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: Reprints 1st appearance of (western) El Diablo.

This reprint is introduced at the top of page one with a banner saying "Rare Find", and the following text: "Long before Batman patrolled the streets of Gotham City, another lone figure guarded the ranges of the west. Since we had a little space left, we thought you'd enjoy reading this seldom seen tale..."
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2 Free Months of DC Comics!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Starfire; Flash; Green Lantern (all in stock images)
First Line: Subscribe now and you'll get 14 months of your favorite DC titles(s) for the price of 12 months.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad offering two additional months of various DC titles (at five different price points) with each 12-issue subscription. Black and white ad on inside back cover.

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