Batman: Death and the Maidens

This intense new standalone Batman graphic novel stars one of the Dark Knight’s most enigmatic adversaries: Ra’s Al Ghul – the featured villain in the forthcoming movie Batman Begins! 600 years old, Ra’s Al Ghul has spent his existence trying to wipe out humanity. But now, with his life draining away, Ra’s turns to Batman, to help save him, whether to aid his ancient namesis, Batman’s decision may be wrested from him when another party enters the fray with their own terrible agenda! Written by Greg Rucka (Gotham Central), with artwork by Klaus Janson (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns), Batman: Death and the Maidens is as cerebral as it is visceral!