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    This article is about the superhero. For other uses,
    see Batman (disambiguation).

    For people with the surname of Batman see Batman


    (surname), for the composer with a similar last name
    see Jacques-Louis Battmann

    Batman[a] is a superhero appearing in American


    comic books published by DC Comics. The
    character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer
    Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the
    comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939. In
    the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of
    Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy,
    philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in
    Gotham City. Batman's origin story features him
    swearing vengeance against criminals after
    witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas and
    Martha, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of
    justice. He trains himself physically and
    intellectually, crafts a bat-inspired persona, and
    monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger,
    and other creators accompanied Batman with
    supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin
    and Batgirl; allies Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon,
    and Catwoman; and foes such as the Penguin, the
    Riddler, Two-Face, and his archenemy the Joker.

    Batman

    Cover of the DC Comics Absolute Edition of Batman:


    Hush (2011)
    Art by Jim Lee

    Publication information

    Publisher DC Comics

    First appearance Detective Comics #27


    (March 30, 1939)[1]

    Created by Bob Kane

    Bill Finger[2][3]

    In-story information

    Alter ego Bruce Thomas Wayne

    Place of origin Gotham City

    Team affiliations Justice League

    Batman Family

    Batmen of All Nations

    Batman Incorporated

    Wayne Enterprises

    Outsiders

    Partnerships Robin (various)

    Batgirl (various)

    Alfred Pennyworth

    James Gordon

    Catwoman

    Superman

    Wonder Woman

    Notable aliases The Dark Knight

    The Caped Crusader

    The World's Greatest


    Detective

    Gotham Knight

    Matches Malone

    Abilities Genius-level intellect

    Expert detective

    Master martial artist


    and hand-to-hand
    combatant

    Master tactician,
    strategist, and field
    commander

    Eidetic memory

    Utilizes high-tech
    equipment and
    weapons

    Kane conceived Batman in early 1939 to capitalize


    on the popularity of DC's Superman; although Kane
    frequently claimed sole creation credit, Finger
    substantially developed the concept from a generic
    superhero into something more bat-like. The
    character received his own spin-off publication,
    Batman, in 1940. Batman was originally introduced
    as a ruthless vigilante who frequently killed or
    maimed criminals, but evolved into a character with
    a stringent moral code and strong sense of justice.
    Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess
    any superpowers, instead relying on his intellect,
    fighting skills, and wealth. The 1960s Batman
    television series used a camp aesthetic, which
    continued to be associated with the character for
    years after the show ended. Various creators worked
    to return the character to his darker roots in the
    1970s and 1980s, culminating with the 1986
    miniseries The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller.

    DC has featured Batman in many comic books,


    including comics published under its imprints such
    as Vertigo and Black Label. The longest-running
    Batman comic, Detective Comics, is the longest-
    running comic book in the United States. Batman is
    frequently depicted alongside other DC
    superheroes, such as Superman and Wonder
    Woman, as a member of organizations such as the
    Justice League and the Outsiders. In addition to
    Bruce Wayne, other characters have taken on the
    Batman persona on different occasions, such as
    Jean-Paul Valley / Azrael in the 1993–1994
    "Knightfall" story arc; Dick Grayson, the first Robin,
    from 2009 to 2011; and Jace Fox, son of Wayne's
    ally Lucius, as of 2021.[4] DC has also published
    comics featuring alternate versions of Batman,
    including the incarnation seen in The Dark Knight
    Returns and its successors, the incarnation from the
    Flashpoint (2011) event, and numerous
    interpretations from Elseworlds stories.

    One of the most iconic characters in popular culture,


    Batman has been listed among the greatest comic
    book superheroes and fictional characters ever
    created. He is one of the most commercially
    successful superheroes, and his likeness has been
    licensed and featured in various media and
    merchandise sold around the world; this includes toy
    lines such as Lego Batman and video games like the
    Batman: Arkham series. Batman has been adapted
    in live-action and animated incarnations, including
    the 1960s Batman television series played by Adam
    West and in film by Michael Keaton in Batman
    (1989), Batman Returns (1992), and The Flash
    (2023), Christian Bale in The Dark Knight trilogy
    (2005–2012), Ben Affleck in the DC Extended
    Universe (2016–present), and Robert Pattinson in
    The Batman (2022). Kevin Conroy, Diedrich Bader,
    Jensen Ackles, Will Arnett, and Keanu Reeves,
    among others, have provided the character's voice.

    Publication history

    Characterization

    Supporting characters

    Abilities

    Fictional character biography

    Other versions

    Cultural impact and legacy

    See also

    Notes

    References

    Sources

    Further reading

    External links

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