Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939.
Batman was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939.
The character's origin story relates that while Bruce Wayne was witnessing the murder of his parents, Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne, he swore vengeance against criminals, an oath tempered by a sense of justice.
Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises.
Batman made his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 (cover dated May 1939).
Batman's popularity helped to establish DC Comics as the publishing company that would later become known as DC Entertainment.
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The ongoing series of comic books featuring Batman and his allies and enemies.
A series of movies featuring the character of Batman and his adventures.
Various television shows that have featured Batman as a character or main protagonist.
Various video games featuring the character of Batman and his adventures.
Batman was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger.
Batman's real name is Bruce Wayne.
Batman has no supernatural powers, but he is a skilled fighter, detective, and strategist.
Batman's arch-nemesis is the Joker.
The Bat-signal is a distress signal device that projects the shape of a bat across the sky.