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The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul 1988 #3 - back issue - $4.00

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DC
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Back Issues
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Synopsis

Batman engages in mortal combat with Lo Ling. Ra's Al Ghul is revived by a Lazarus Pit.

Checklist of DC deluxe titles for March 1988.

Dick Giordano tells of Superman's 50th anniversary exhibits and tributes, including a "Superman Shop" at Macy's flagship store in New York's Herald Square and an exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution called "Superman: Many Lives, Many Worlds".

Batman begins his war agains Ra's Al Ghul by faking Bruce Wayne's death and recruiting some allies.

Batman engages in mortal combat with Lo Ling. Batman tracks Ra's Al Ghul to Switzerland, only to find he is dead. Ra's Al Ghul is revived by a Lazarus Pit.

Classic 1970s-1980s image of Batman and Robin running toward the reader.

In 1897, merchant seaman Angus Beame marries Mary Bourne for her eventual inheritance. When Mary's father's will is read, and is not to Angus' satisfaction, he sails away and leaves Mary. In response, Mary places a curse on her betraying husband that he may not return to harbor until the day she dies.

On-sale date from DC Releases #46. 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.

  • The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul - Wrap-around cover.
  • Deluxe Mar Checklist - Black and white on inside front cover. Leftmost third of page. Shares space with Dick Giordano's "Meanwhile..." column.
  • Meanwhile... - Black and white on inside front cover. Rightmost two-thirds of page. Shares space with the DC March Deluxe Checklist.
  • Bruce Wayne -- Rest in Peace! - First line is completed by the feature logo illustration. Death of Matches Malone occurs off-panel.
  • The Dynamic Duo Comin' Atcha! - Also includes the 1980s "Robin the Boy Wonder" logo. Lower half of page.
  • The Widow's Walk - This reprint is introduced at the top of page one with a banner saying "Bonus Chiller", and the following text: "Just in case the last story's ending didn't send enough chills down your spine, we'd like to take this extra time to present another special tale of terror for your enjoyment..." The house given to Mary and Angus by her father bears a noticeable resemblance to the Norman Bates house in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" (1960).
  • Two Free Months of DC Comics! - Ad offering two additional months of various DC titles (at three different price points) with each 12-issue subscription. Black and white ad on inside back cover.