You may be wondering why I’m writing about a character who just appeared on Arrow in a Batman blog.  That’s because until his Arrow appearance, Ra’s has primarily been a Batman villain.  Ra’s first appeared in Batman #232 (June 1971).  Ra’s was born 600 years ago to a tribe of nomads that lived in a desert somewhere in Arabia.  Although he only married twice, ra’s has fathered many children in his long life.  His lifespan has been prolonged due to his bathing in Lazarus Pits.  Ra’s wants to bring...