Batman

Creation & Design

Batman was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, inspired by various literary and film characters, including Zorro and The Shadow.

Early Years

After witnessing the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to fighting crime in Gotham City, adopting the persona of Batman to instill fear in criminals.

Character Development

Over the decades, Batman has evolved from a vigilante with a simple motivation to a complex character dealing with moral dilemmas, psychological trauma, and the consequences of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Batman has received critical acclaim and is considered one of the most popular and enduring superheroes in comic book history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Bruce Wayne
Aliases:
The Dark Knight, The Caped Crusader, The World's Greatest Detective
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Batman Inc., The Outsiders
Abilities:
Peak human conditioning, Expert martial artist, Master detective, Genius-level intellect
Equipment:
Utility belt, Batmobile, Batarangs, Grappling hook
Weight:
210lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
Results: 118 Issues Found

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Batman #50

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Batman #50
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Virgin variant cover art by Neal Adams

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Batman #50

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Batman #50
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Variant cover art by Joseph Michael Linsner

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Justice League #1
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Variant silver-foil cover art by Jim Lee

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Batman #54
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Origin of Batman and Robin shortly after the death of Dick's parents

Batman: Damned #1

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Premiere series in the DC Black Label launch which gives established creators creative freedom to explore characters and stories outside of continuity

Controversial issue: Bruce Wayne's genitalia

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Batman: Damned #1
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Variant cover art by Jim Lee

Controversial nudity panel

Batman / Maxx: Arkham Dreams #1
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Virgin variant cover art by Johnny Desjardins

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Detective Comics #1000
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Variant cover art by Kaare Andrews

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Detective Comics #1000
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Variant cover art by Jim Lee

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Detective Comics #1027
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Variant virgin cover art by Peach Momoko

Batman / The Maxx: Arkham Dreams - The Lost Year Compendium #1

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Reprint of Batman / The Maxx: Arkham Dreams #1 - #3

New York Comic Con 2020 exclusive, limited to 500 copies

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Batman: Fortnite Foundation #1
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Variant cover art by Donald Mustard

Unlockable code for a Batman Who Laughs outfit and loading screen

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Robin and Batman #1
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Variant cover art by Rafael Albuquerque

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Detective Comics Annual #2021
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Variant cover art by Jason Fabok

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Batman #118
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1st appearance of Abyss

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Cover art inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)

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Robin and Batman #2
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Variant cover art by Jeff Lemire

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Monkey Prince #1
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Variant cover art by Dustin Nguyen

Batman #134
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Batman's right hand gets severed at the wrist, he is later fitted with a prosthetic