

After the success of Superman in early 1939, DC Comics started requesting more superheroes for its titles. The character was created by the late Bob Kane and late Bill Finger in 1939, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 on March 30th.īatman, one of the most influential comic book characters to be penned, was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, though Kane, who designed the character, often receives credit as the sole creator. Despite this, Batman has become allies with countless superheroes, with his proteges and his teammates on the Justice League. Since his debut, the Dark Knight has garnered a large rogues gallery, with many of them being supervillains that hold a grudge against him, with his greatest nemesis being the psychopathic Joker. When he came back to Gotham City, he started as a vigilante who will be later known as the legendary Batman.

He is widely considered one of the greatest superheroes of all time and is one of the most iconic superheroes in comic book history.Īfter experiencing the horrifying death of his parents at a young age, Bruce Wayne travels across the world, learning different styling by fighting and martial arts in various versions. He is the titular main protagonist of the comics, cartoons, movies, and video games franchises of the same name, and one of the main protagonists of the Justice League franchise. I am vengeance! I am the night! I am BATMAN!īruce Wayne, better known as Batman, is one of the main protagonists of the DC Universe. Escalating like a plague, threating to surpass even the horror that created me.

A madness seeping into every stratum of criminal society. Perhaps where crime is concerned, there always has been. And how lucky I am to be able to call on him. Then, with some gadget from his utility belt, he reminds me that he has an extraordinarily inventive mind. Sometimes, I admit, I think of Bruce as a man in a costume.

Owlman (evil alternate reality counterpart) Ra's al Ghul (arch-nemesis evil counterpart) The Batman Who Laughs (arch-nemesis evil counterpart) The Joker (arch-nemesis evil counterpart) Wonder Woman (close friend, former love-interest) Alfred Pennyworth (butler, close friend, surrogate father)
