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Batman: The Animated Series – Bios – Ra’s Al Ghul

Bios – Ra’s Al Ghul Voiced By: David Warner

First Appearance: “Off Balance”
Position: Villain
Bio: Ra’s Al Ghul is the single most mysterious and cunning of Batman’s foes. He does not associate with the criminally insane group of the rogues gallery. Ra’s Al Ghul is a criminal like no other. No one knows exactly when he was born, but he claims to have been alive for over 600 years. His name translated means “The Demon’s Head.”

Ra’s heads a worldwide criminal organization, whose mission is to purify a polluted planet, and restore nature to the dominion abridged by the human race, ultimately creating a better world where he would rule. One of the major organizations he leads is “The Society of Shadows”, lead by Count Vertigo. He will use whatever means and force necessary to achieve his twisted vision of a new utopian society. Ra’s is always accompanied by his faithful bodyguard, Ubu. His madness originates in the unique power source which maintains his body’s appearance, The Lazarus Pit. It is a substance of unknown elements which replenishes the body, like a fountain of youth. The side affects however are spells of sheer madness. Being addicted to this substance for so long has dried any bit of morals and values for Ra’s Al Ghul. He views himself as above any preset laws which are governed by mankind. He has many followers, and heads a cult like organization filled with men who will do his bidding. He is extremely dangerous and cunning.

His interest in Batman arose when he felt the Lazarus Pits affect was dwindling. Ra’s feels he needs a male to be his successor. Since his only offspring is his daughter Talia, he has to choose a male to marry her that is worthy of becoming ruler of his vast empire. Ra’s proves his resourcefulness to Batman by meeting the “Detective” as he calls him, in his own Batcave confirming that he knows his secret. Upon implementing many tests to prove whether Batman was worthy of becoming his successor, Ra’s knew immediately he had found the one. But Batman refused numerous times, and thus Ra’s believes that since he will not be with him, they must be against each other, as enemies. He is highly sophisticated and can be quite hypnotic. Ra’s has returned many times after Batman thinks has foe had perished.

For more, refer to the Batman Beyond bio.


     
     
     
     
     


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Is there a way to use the lazarus pit without losing your sanity? I know he became evil for overusing that immortality pond.

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I find it hard to enjoy when they have a "magical" Lazarus Pit that can bring them back to life. It's like, what's the point of even trying to defeat him if he can just come back every time? I skipped all the BTAS episodes about it

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What is his ethnicity?, he always got played by White guys in live action but he doesn't look white in comics.

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How did he manage to have lived 600 years when people don't use up to the years again. It is like that Lazarus pit has made his life to be long.

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They possess a mystical Lazarus Pit that has the power to restore those who have died back to life. But the overuse of this elixir of immortality has been known to lead to madness and corruption, possibly explaining why they have become evil.

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It can definitely be frustrating when a story employs such an all-powerful plot device that seems to undermine the stakes of any situation. It's natural to question the significance of trying to defeat a villain who can simply keep coming back. And hey, it's totally okay to skip certain episodes that just don't grab your interest – everyone has their own preferences when it comes to storytelling!

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