GameStop opened pre-orders on October 8, 2026 for one of McFarlane's most comic-faithful DC Multiverse 2-packs yet: Batman vs. Ra's al Ghul. It's a Collector Edition Gold Label release, and it's exclusive to GameStop.
The set is priced at $49.99 and recreates a specific, well-known desert duel from the comics rather than a generic Batman-and-villain pairing. That source-material fidelity is a big part of why this one's getting attention.
Unlike some of McFarlane's thinner recent reveals, this 2-pack has full confirmed details — price, accessories, and scale are all locked in. Here's exactly what you're getting if you pre-order.
This also lands during McFarlane's final year with the DC license, so it's worth knowing what you're getting before deciding whether it fits your shelf.
This 2-pack is built around Batman #244, the Neal Adams-illustrated issue that introduced one of the most iconic Batman-versus-Ra's al Ghul confrontations in DC history. The desert sword duel between Bruce Wayne and the Demon's Head is considered a landmark moment for both characters.
McFarlane's figures translate that specific scene into 7-inch scale, rather than offering generic comic-style versions of either character. Collectors who know the issue will recognize the sword-fight staging immediately.
Each figure uses McFarlane's Ultra Articulation, with up to 22 points of movement per figure. The set includes 2 display bases and 2 swords, one for each character.
It also comes with 2 extra Batman hands and 2 extra Ra's al Ghul hands, giving collectors some posing flexibility beyond the default sword-gripping stance. A collectible art card featuring character art and biography details rounds out the package.
At $49.99 for a 2-pack, this set splits out to roughly $25 per figure, which lines up with McFarlane's typical Collector Edition pricing for single comic-accurate figures. The Gold Label Collector Edition designation signals a premium presentation tier within McFarlane's broader DC Multiverse line.
Because it's a GameStop exclusive, this set won't show up through McFarlane's other usual retail channels. Collectors who don't typically shop GameStop should factor that into their pre-order timing.
A lot of action figure 2-packs pair characters together loosely, without tying the pairing to a specific story. This one does the opposite — every detail, from the swords to the desert staging implied by the figures' poses, ties directly back to one issue.
For collectors who care about comic accuracy over generic hero-versus-villain pairings, that's a meaningfully different value proposition than McFarlane's standard single-release figures. It also gives the set a built-in display story, rather than requiring the collector to invent a reason the two figures belong next to each other.
This 2-pack pre-order opened in the same window as McFarlane's NYCC 2026 reveals, placing it firmly within the company's last run of DC Multiverse releases before the license transfers to Mattel at the end of 2026.
Collectors weighing whether to pre-order should keep in mind that exclusives like this won't get restocked or reissued once McFarlane's DC license closes, unlike some of McFarlane's mainline wave figures that have seen later reissues.
Ra's al Ghul is one of Batman's oldest recurring adversaries, introduced in the comics as the immortal leader of the League of Assassins. His rivalry with Batman has run through decades of stories, animated adaptations, and live-action films.
Batman #244 is widely regarded as the character's definitive early showcase, which is part of why McFarlane chose that specific issue for a Collector Edition release rather than a more generic Ra's al Ghul figure on its own.
McFarlane has released several DC Multiverse 2-packs over the years, but most pair characters based on general rivalry rather than one specific comic panel or storyline. This set's direct tie to Batman #244's desert duel sets it apart from looser pairings.
Collectors who already own other McFarlane 2-packs will recognize the format: shared accessories, a themed display base concept, and a price point that reflects two Collector Edition figures rather than one standard release plus an add-on. An acrylic display stand is worth considering for staging the sword-fight pose the set is built around.
It's priced at $49.99 for the 2-pack.
It's a GameStop exclusive, available only through GameStop's pre-order channel.
Batman #244, illustrated by Neal Adams.
Each figure features up to 22 points of articulation under McFarlane's Ultra Articulation standard.
Pre-orders opened October 8, 2026.
Planning ahead for this 2-pack is worth doing before it arrives — pair it with EVORETRO's DC Multiverse 7-inch action figure case to keep both figures display-ready from the moment they ship.
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