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Third time's a charm - we finally get around to analyzing Ra's al Ghul! Anthony & Doc discuss the value of legacy, reference Hamilton for a second week in a row, and Ra's turns into Grampa Simpson on the couch. Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background Created by Julius Schwartz, Dennis O'Neill, and Neal Adams in Batman #232 (June 1971) Name translates from Arabic to "the Demon's Head" or "Head of the Ghoul" Born 600 years ago in the Arabian peninsula to a tribe of nomads - became a doctor who discovered Lazarus Pits which physically rejuvenate the user, but take a mental toll Over centuries, he becomes a genius and capable fighter, but comes to hate humanity because of their destruction of the environment - becomes an eco-terrorist whose goal is to eliminate much of the world's population through a virus Deduces Batman's secret identity and determines he is the most suitable heir to his empire, so he creates a trap to kidnap Robin and test Bruce Daughter Talia was also used as part of the trap - she falls in love with Bruce, and he reciprocates her feelings - they have on-again/off-again relationship that culminates in the birth of a son, Damian Ra's is integral part of the Tower of Babel story, where he discovers Batman's contingency plans for Justice League and uses them with stunning efficiency - steals corpses of Thomas & Martha Wayne to keep Bruce distracted Death and the Maidens - pits daughter vs. daughter - he manipulates Talia and another daughter, Nyssa, into turning on Batman - Nyssa stabs Ra's and Batman cremates the body Resurrection - Ra's spirit wants to return to a physical body and plans to use grandson Damian - his father, the Sensei, dies fighting Batman, so he wants the body of another son, the White Ghost, Dusan - Ra's succeeds, but Dusan dies - Batman battles Ra's, and has him imprisoned in Arkham New 52 - head of the League of Assassins, and plans to create super-humans inside the bodies of sperm whales - steals the body of Damian Wayne to use for his own nefarious purposes, but Batman recovers his son's corpse Issues (14:07) Insanity as a result of Lazarus Pits Betrayal of everyone he's ever worked with has left him alone (22:34) Nostalgia bias (30:55) Treatment (35:26) In-universe Out of universe Skit (43:00) Ending References: "Finally, the Rock has come back..." - Anthony - 0:35 Batman - "Where does he get those wonderful toys?" - Anthony - 6:31 Geek History Lesson - Anthony - 14:02 Energizer Bunny - Anthony - 16:54 "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" - Anthony - 34:58 Hamilton - "The World Was Wide Enough" - Doc - 42:34 Hamilton - "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" - Anthony - 42:44 iTunes: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreon
Gotham is back! "The Demon's Head" aired 10/12/17 on FOX. TALKING GOTHAM is now available on iTunes. TALKING GOTHAM is on audioboom.com/channel/iwatchmike See more Gotham at Fox.com Intro/Outro from YT/Fabian Pohl Mike / iWatchMike.com Amy / thevro.com #tv #television #FOX #review #reviews #entertainment #podcast #podcasts #comics #batman #catwoman #thepenguin #tvreview #gotham #tvreviews #DCComics #discussion #recap #recaps #tvreview #tvreviews #audioboom #firefly #nerds #comic #comicbooks #londoncon #comiccon #canada #twitter #gothamaddicts #gothamtvpodcast #talking #tvtalk #recap #recaps #recapping #tvrecap #mrfreeze #reviewing #recapping #tvtalk #penguin #brucewayne #theriddler #riddler #mrfreeze #subzero #videogames #gaming #thedarkknight #itunes #poisonivy #SDCC #premiere #seasonpremiere #thescarecrow #scarecrow
After the cancellation of the Batman 1966 live action television series, DC Comics wanted to bring Batman comics back to its gothic roots Bob Kane and Bill Finger created in 1939, issuing in the Bronze Age of Comics in the 1970s. One of the essential tales in this era is Dennis O'Neil's "Tales of the Demon", introducing Ra's al Ghul and Talia al Ghul. On this week's episode, Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker dive into this story arc in 'Batman' and 'Detective Comics' from 1971 to 1972 introducing the Demon's Head and the Daughter of the Demon, the relationship established between Bruce and Talia (Mason's #TeamTalia!) and how these stories returning the Dark Detective define the Batman of this decade. Join us on this fun journey with our hero in the groundbreaking 1970s! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC
Oliver refuses Nyssa's offer, instead he attempts to convince Malcolm to relinquish control of the League to Nyssa in exchange for the cure. Malcolm claims Nyssa is lying and refuses to go along, while Nyssa agrees but proclaims that if Malcolm backs out then everyone will be considered an enemy. Oliver convinces Nyssa to provide a sample to prove to Merlyn she is not lying. After witnessing Thea get better, Malcolm agrees to the deal. At the exchange, Malcolm double-crosses Nyssa and she is forced to retreat. Oliver convinces Malcolm to challenge Nyssa to a duel, with the winner remaining the leader of the League. Before they fight, Oliver uses ancient rules to trade places with Nyssa as her husband. Oliver bests Malcolm, but instead of killing him he cuts off the hand wearing the Demon's Head ring and knocks Malcolm unconscious. Oliver exchanges the ring for the cure. Realizing her mistake, Nyssa disbands the League and destroys the ring. Angered by Oliver's betrayal, Malcolm informs Darhk about Oliver's son. In flashbacks, Reiter takes a stone from Oliver that has the symbols he seeks.
Oliver refuses Nyssa's offer, instead he attempts to convince Malcolm to relinquish control of the League to Nyssa in exchange for the cure. Malcolm claims Nyssa is lying and refuses to go along, while Nyssa agrees but proclaims that if Malcolm backs out then everyone will be considered an enemy. Oliver convinces Nyssa to provide a sample to prove to Merlyn she is not lying. After witnessing Thea get better, Malcolm agrees to the deal. At the exchange, Malcolm double-crosses Nyssa and she is forced to retreat. Oliver convinces Malcolm to challenge Nyssa to a duel, with the winner remaining the leader of the League. Before they fight, Oliver uses ancient rules to trade places with Nyssa as her husband. Oliver bests Malcolm, but instead of killing him he cuts off the hand wearing the Demon's Head ring and knocks Malcolm unconscious. Oliver exchanges the ring for the cure. Realizing her mistake, Nyssa disbands the League and destroys the ring. Angered by Oliver's betrayal, Malcolm informs Darhk about Oliver's son. In flashbacks, Reiter takes a stone from Oliver that has the symbols he seeks.
Hello, "My Name is Oliver Queen". And don't you forget it Ra's. Oliver will not give into the Demon's Head and his quest to make him the new Ra's. He will fight for Starling City and try to prevent the Alpha Omega virus from being released. With the help of the friends that no longer trust him, they will save the day, but what will the future hold? Jay and Josh fight to live (so they can use the palace hot tub!) on this week's Green Justice: An Arrow Podcast. Listen in and justice will be served...to your MP3 player!
It takes a lot to create a "Broken Arrow". Putting Roy Harper in a dangerous jail where he gets stabbed and left for dead might do it. Having a deadly, eye-beam laden meta-human robbing banks in Starling City, and having to rely on Ray Palmer and his ATOM suit, might do it. Captain Lance infiltrating and shutting down the Arrow Cave in a fit of planter-breaking anger might do it. But having the Demon's Head be extremely unkind to your sister is sure to do it. Jay and Josh discuss metas, death, and broken coffee tables on this week's Green Justice: An Arrow Podcast. Listen in, and justice will be served to your MP3 player.