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Batman
Batman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American Playboy lifestyle, playboy, Philanthropy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Origin of Batman, His origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents, Thomas Wayne, Thomas and Martha Wayne, Martha, as a child, a vendetta tempered by the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a Batsuit, bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with List of Batman supporting characters, supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin (character), Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bat-Family
The Batman supporting characters are fictional characters that appear in the American comic books published by DC Comics featuring the superhero Batman as the main protagonist. "Batman family" or "Bat-Family" is the informal term for Batman's closest allies, who are mainly masked vigilantes operating in Gotham City. Since the Bat-Family's introduction in 1939, Batman has accumulated a number of recognized supporting characters. The first Batman supporting character was Jim Gordon (character), Commissioner James "Jim" Gordon, Batman's ally in the Gotham City Police Department, who first appeared with Batman in ''Detective Comics'' #27 (May 1939). Some of the other allies of Batman include his vigilante partner, Robin (character), Robin, who was introduced in 1940; his butler, Alfred Pennyworth, who was introduced in 1943; and Barbara Gordon, who was introduced in 1967. Batman also forms bonds and close working relationships with other superheroes, including Justice League members s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detective Comics
''Detective Comics'' (later retitled as ''Batman Detective Comics'') is an American comic book series published by Detective Comics, later shortened to DC Comics. The first volume, published from 1937 to 2011 (and later continued in 2016), is best known for introducing the superhero Batman in Detective Comics 27, ''Detective Comics'' #27 (Cover date, cover-dated May 1939). A second series of the same title was launched in September 2011, but in 2016, reverted to the original volume numbering. The series is the source of its publishing company's name, and—along with ''Action Comics'', the series that launched with the debut of Superman—one of the Mass medium, medium's signature series. Between 1937 and 2011, there were 881 issues of the series. It is the longest-running comic book series in the United States. Publication history ''Detective Comics'' was the final publication of the entrepreneur Major (United States), Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, whose comics company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Gordon (character)
James W. "Jim" Gordon Sr. is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane as an ally of Batman, the character debuted in the first panel of ''Detective Comics'' #27 (May 1939), Batman's first appearance, making him the first List of Batman supporting characters, Batman supporting character ever to be introduced. As the police commissioner of Gotham City, Gordon shares Batman's deep commitment to ridding the city of crime. The character is typically portrayed as having full trust in Batman and is even somewhat dependent on him. In many Modern Age of Comic Books, modern stories, he is somewhat skeptical of Batman's vigilante methods, but nevertheless believes that Gotham needs him. The two have a mutual respect and tacit friendship. Gordon is the father or adoptive father (depending on the continuity (fiction), continuity) of Barbara Gordon, the second Batgirl and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin (character)
Robin is the alias of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson to serve as a junior counterpart and the sidekick to the superhero Batman. As a team, Batman and Robin have commonly been referred to as the ''Caped Crusaders'' and the ''Dynamic Duo''. The character's first incarnation, Dick Grayson, debuted in ''Detective Comics'' #38 (April 1940). Conceived as a way to attract young readership, Robin garnered overwhelmingly positive critical reception, doubling the sales of the Batman titles. Robin's early adventures included ''Star Spangled Comics'' #65–130 (1947–1952), the character's first solo feature. He made regular appearances in Batman-related comic books and other DC Comics publications from 1940 through the early 1980s, until the character set aside the Robin identity and became the independent superhero Nightwing. The character's second incarnation, Jason Tod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth, originally Alfred Beagle and commonly known simply as Alfred, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Alfred is depicted as Batman's meticulous, disciplined, loyal and tireless confidante, butler, legal guardian, best friend, aide-de-camp, and surrogate father figure following the murders of his parents, Thomas Wayne, Thomas and Martha Wayne. As a British noble who is a classically trained butler, whose skills extend far beyond mere housekeeping, Alfred is uniquely suited to support the lives of masked crime fighters. A former British intelligence officer, field medic and retired Shakespearean actor operative of honor and ethics with connections within the intelligence community, he has been called "Batman's batman (military), batman". He serves as Bruce's moral anchor while providing comic relief with his sardonic and cynical attitude; as an amnesi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catwoman
Catwoman is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, she debuted as "the Cat" in ''Batman (comic book), Batman'' #1 (spring 1940). She has become one of the superhero Batman's most prominent enemies, belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his List of Batman Family adversaries#Classic rogues gallery, rogues gallery, as well as Batman's best known and most enduring love interest, with many stories depicting their complex love–hate relationship. Since 1993, Catwoman has had her own ongoing series, ''Catwoman (comic book), Catwoman''. Catwoman is the alter ego of Selina Kyle, a burglar in Gotham City who usually wears a skintight bodysuit and uses a bullwhip for a weapon. She was originally characterized as a supervillain and adversary of Batman, but has been featured in an eponymous series since the 1990s that portrays her as an antiheroine, often with a utilitarian moral philosophy. The charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
