
Ra’s al Ghul is one of Batman’s most formidable adversaries. He’s an ancient eco-terrorist who leads a league of highly skilled assassins, known as the League of Assassins. These assassins, many of whom are trained ninjas, can give even Batman a tough fight, and Ra’s himself is a combat master. He’s also claimed to have invented modern swordsmanship and is one of the greatest swordsmen alive. His resources are vast due to his long-standing connections and financial networks that span over hundreds of years. Unlike other villains who may match Batman in skill, strength, or intellect like Bane, Killer Croc, and the Riddler, Ra’s al Ghul can challenge Bruce Wayne in all areas: physically, mentally, and spiritually. Few people can test Batman as thoroughly as Ra’s al Ghul does, and none have done so consistently over time, earning him the nickname “the Demon’s Head.