Batman
- Created by
- Bob Kane, Bill Finger
- First Film
- Batman
- Latest Film
- The Batman
- Films
- The Batman Part II
- First TV Show
- Batman (1966)
- Latest TV Show
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold
- Video Game(s)
- Batman: Arkham City, Batman: Arkham Asylum (dupe), Batman: Arkham Knight, Gotham Knights, Batman: The Telltale Series
Summary
One of the core leading characters of DC Comics, Batman is the face behind his multimedia franchise that has been in circulation for over eighty years, initially conceived by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, appearing in the 27th issue of Detective Comics at the end of the 1930s. The Caped Crusader is the alter ego of billionaire playboy philanthropist Bruce Wayne, a man tormented by the death of his parents who has dedicated his life to cleaning up the streets of Gotham. Batman's media works range from comic books to tv shows to films and video games. In the films, several actors have donned the cape and cowl, such as Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Robert Pattinson, in the most recent incarnation of the character. The franchise continues to enjoy success more than ever, especially with The Dark Knight trilogy of films and the Batman: Arkham video game trilogy. With a commanding rogue's gallery of some of the most recognizable villains in the superhero genre, Batman caters to several audiences and offers a wide variety of options to keep him at the forefront of the genre.
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Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Robert Pattinson's Batman might be in two different universes, but the Marvel and DC heroes share the same controversy.
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Snyder is keeping the hype alive by teasing Bane’s appearance and confirming a bold design choice that has already set the internet buzzing.
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Batman star Ben Affleck has recently talked about whether there could be more Bruce Wayne in his future, making an exciting theory almost impossible.
Joker Is Dying, Settling Once and for All If His Existence Is Batman's Fault
The Joker has been critically wounded in the DC Universe, putting Batman in what is likely one of the most difficult positions of his entire life.
Batman Just Convinced Me Catwoman Isn’t His True Love, But [SPOILER] Is
Catwoman and Batman may be iconic, but a new comic just convinced me that DC robbed us of what could have been the Dark Knight’s greatest romance.
A Major Shift to Batman’s Lore Is Rewriting a Core Fact That Defined His Legacy for Years
DC has just executed one of the most significant evolutions of Batman's character, while also redefining his relationship with Wonder Woman.
Batman’s New Love Interest Is the First to Truly Rival Catwoman (& We Low-Key Ship It)
Catwoman is inarguably a queen. However, Batman’s latest love interest begs the question: where does a queen stand when she’s up against a goddess?
Sorry, Superman: DC’s Gods Confirm Batman’s Place as the Greatest Hero in the DC Universe
When it comes to DC’s greatest hero, fans are usually divided into team Batman or team Superman. But now, even DC’s gods are weighing in.
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Now, as a special treat for fans, DC has released a commendable 6-page sneak peek at the story, which promises murder, mystery, and mysticism.
Catwoman's New Origin Permanently Changes Batman Lore
It’s official, Catwoman is about to undergo what appears to be another origin overhaul, one that could change Batman lore forever.
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Absolute Batman has been a huge hit for DC; essential to that has been author Scott Snyder's novel take on the Dark Knight's familiar roster of rogues
After Hearing Todd McFarlane's Casting Choice For The DC Universe's Batman, I Think He Might Have Found The Perfect Actor
Todd McFarlane may have just highlighted the perfect actor to play the role of Batman in the DCU film, and I am fully on board with his pick.
10 Batman Comics Anyone Can Jump Into (No Backstory Required)
Many of the best comics Batman has to offer can make for perfect jumping-on points for new readers, requiring minimal backstory and prior reading.
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The animated Batman movies are a gold mine for stories using the Caped Crusader that the live-action DC movies should really take inspiration from.
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While the world is waiting to see when The Batman 2 will start production, one of the Warner Bros. Pictures bosses gives a new update on the script.
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The Boys' Jensen Ackles enters James Gunn's DC Universe as its Batman in exciting new art that shows how the actor is perfect for the Dark Knight.
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After Robert Pattinson's Dune 3 casting reports raised an alarm, The Batman 2 gets a new worrying update from a star from the DC movie franchise.