BATMAN (1940) #232

First appearance of Ra’s al Ghul in « Daughter of the Demon, » a retelling of Batman and Robin’s origins. At Millionaire Bruce Wayne’s penthouse in Gotham City, Bruce Wayne has discovered that his ward Dick Grayson has been missing for several days from Hudson University. Alfred brings his worried master a « missive » that a messenger left with the doorman. Bruce ‘s worst fear has been realized. The missive is addressed to the Batman with a picture of Robin captive. « Dear Batman , We have Robin!…