Henri Ducard is a fictional character in the Batman comic book universe. Created by Sam Hamm, Ducard's first appearance was in Detective Comics #599 (April 1989), part of the "Blind Justice" story arc. In the comics, Bruce Wayne approaches Ducard for training in Paris, during his early days traveling the world. Ducard, a knowledgeable detective with excellent man hunting skills, imparts much of his knowledge to the young, keen Bruce. Later in...
While confronting a man pretending to be Ra's, Bruce is surprised on hearing ...
During a break in their training Ducard gets into Wayne's personal life.
Ducard begins to train Wayne.
Ducard uses Wayne's loss against him during his training.
Ducard stands over Bruce, talking to him though he lay unconscious on the floor.
Batman catches Ducard on the train with the microwave emitter. Ducard turns t...
Bruce flashes back to his time on the streets of Tibet.
Ducard comments on the manner Bruce uses to move his house guests out of harm...
Batman teaches Ducard one of his own lessons, as he reverses him, leaving him...
Wayne shares his experience of living with out means with Ducard.
On the verge of destroying Gotham, Ducard expresses his regret that Bruce is ...
During a phase in his training, Wayne begins to experience the effect of a dr...
Ducard justifies what his men are about to do to Wayne Manor and Gotham city.
Batman subdues Ducard as Gordon takes out the train tracks leading to Wayne T...
As Ducard has Wayne's home burned to the ground, he informs Wayne that the Le...
When he learns the true nature of Ducard's way of dealing with crime, Wayne b...
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