It almost feels like I’m betraying Talia al Ghul and Catwoman by admitting that Batman’s new love interest has earned my respect and admiration in a way they never have. Don’t get me wrong ...

Ra's al Ghul, leader of the deadly League of Assassins and father to Batman's sometimes love interest, Talia al Ghul, is one of the few characters capable of standing toe-to-toe with the Dark Knight.