Batman.. The World €™s Greatest Detective €¦ The Caped Crusader €¦ The Dark Knight €¦
OriginA story that tells the beginnings of a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). or team.
Young Bruce Wayne is the son of Doctor Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. The Waynes are old money and own a thriving industrial empire as well as a foundation to do charitable work in and around Gotham CityThe base of operations for Batman.. While the Waynes thrived, Gotham CityThe base of operations for Batman. was not doing so well. Corruption, poverty, and crime were rising all around town and while the Waynes did what they could, one familyMeant to denote a group of characters that are all interrelated or share the same origins, methodology, or powers. (Example: All Members of the Green Lantern Corps belong to €œthe Lantern family €) cannot stave off all the world €™s ills.
One night, the Waynes treated their young son Bruce to a movie, Zorro. Emboldened by Zorro €™s ability to take down bad men in corrupt positions of power the young Bruce was filled with a sense of elation that would soon be all but forgotten.
As the three familyMeant to denote a group of characters that are all interrelated or share the same origins, methodology, or powers. (Example: All Members of the Green Lantern Corps belong to €œthe Lantern family €) members went through an alley, out from the shadows stepped a man named Joe Chill. Joe attempted to rob the Waynes and grabbed for Martha €™s pearls. This caused Thomas to try to stop the gunman. Joe shot Thomas Wayne, killing him. This caused Martha to scream out, so Joe shot her as well. As she fell backwards the strand of pearls broke and they littered the grimy and puddle filled alley. Both his parents dead, Joe left behind young Bruce in the light of a single street lamp.
The police were called and it was a beat cop named James Gordon who assisted in collaring Joe Chill and bringing him to justice, yet this did not satisfy young Bruce. He wanted justice.
The familyMeant to denote a group of characters that are all interrelated or share the same origins, methodology, or powers. (Example: All Members of the Green Lantern Corps belong to €œthe Lantern family €) had named their familyMeant to denote a group of characters that are all interrelated or share the same origins, methodology, or powers. (Example: All Members of the Green Lantern Corps belong to €œthe Lantern family €) butler, Alfred Pennyworth as Bruce €™s caretaker in the interim until Bruce could reach adulthood and be responsible for himself. Bruce excelled in his studies concentrating in criminology, sciences, athletics, and the law. When Bruce returned to Gotham he discovered that there was more studying to be done. He left and went around the world learning from the greatest martial artists and escape artists known to man.
Upon returning to Gotham, one final element was missing €¦a symbol. Something to make criminals fear in the night. Just then a bat crashed into the window of the study in Wayne Manor, adopting a symbol of a childhood fear would be the right way to go. Bruce adopted the dark cloak of a bat and set about his work to make sure no other child suffer as he has suffered over the years.
Batman was born.
The Batman €™s First Appearance in Detective Comics #27.
Created By: Bob Kane (and Bill Finger)
Batman of Earth-TwoThe Earth that features characters that typically started in and around World War II, however some younger characters also exist on this earth as well. would be pivotal in capturing and reforming the villainous Catwoman of Earth-TwoThe Earth that features characters that typically started in and around World War II, however some younger characters also exist on this earth as well., and once Catwoman was completely reformed the two married and had a baby girl named Helena. Helena grew in skillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.) and abilities in the shadow of her father and mother until she began to believe that she should also join the familyMeant to denote a group of characters that are all interrelated or share the same origins, methodology, or powers. (Example: All Members of the Green Lantern Corps belong to €œthe Lantern family €) business.
When Catwoman was blackmailed into doing just one more job by some previous henchmen of hers, both Catwoman and Batman were killed in action leaving Helena the lone heir to the Wayne fortune.
PowersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.)
Batman is a normal human being and has no super powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.).
Well then, how does he fight crime? A dazzling array of equipmentAny items that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). would use that does not have an intentional use as a weapon. (Example: The Flash €™s Costume Ring holds his costume so that he can change super fast is a unique piece of equipment.) and skillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.).
VulnerabilitiesA characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).'s weakness.
Batman is a normal human being and as such he is as vulnerable as you or I.
EquipmentAny items that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). would use that does not have an intentional use as a weapon. (Example: The Flash €™s Costume Ring holds his costume so that he can change super fast is a unique piece of equipment.)
Batman €™s equipmentAny items that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). would use that does not have an intentional use as a weapon. (Example: The Flash €™s Costume Ring holds his costume so that he can change super fast is a unique piece of equipment.) runs the gamut so this list is not to be taken as exhaustive but as a base group to be continuously expanded upon.
BatarangsBatman €™s weapon of a boomerang shaped like a bat, sometimes with a swing line attached. €“ Batman €™s weaponAn object that has a specific use for the characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). in a combat situation. (Example: Wonder Woman €™s bracelets are a great defensive weapon against bullets.) of a boomerang shaped like a bat, sometimes with a swing line attached.
BatboatBatman €™s main form of water transportation. €“ Batman €™s main form of water transportation.
BatcaveThe expansive headquartersThe location of where a single costumed character or a team of costumed characters meet, plan courses or actions, or even live. The JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America Satellite, the Batcave, and the Fortress of Solitude are all examples of Headquarters. of the Batman, underneath Wayne Manor in Gotham City. €“ The expansive headquartersThe location of where a single costumed character or a team of costumed characters meet, plan courses or actions, or even live. The JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America Satellite, the Batcave, and the Fortress of Solitude are all examples of Headquarters. of the Batman, underneath Wayne Manor in Gotham CityThe base of operations for Batman.. The Batcaveis equipped with all manner of equipmentAny items that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). would use that does not have an intentional use as a weapon. (Example: The Flash €™s Costume Ring holds his costume so that he can change super fast is a unique piece of equipment.) to aid Batman in his crusade. Located under Wayne Manor theBatcave is accessed via a Grandfather Clock in the manor itself when the hands are set to the time of the murder of the Waynes.
BatcopterBatman €™s most common form of urban aerial transportation for short flights. €“ Batman €™s most common form of urban aerial transportation for short flights.
BatjetBatman €™s updated Batplane for longer air travel than the Batcopter. €“ Batman €™s updated BatplaneBatman €™s older form of air transportation. for longer air travel than the BatcopterBatman €™s most common form of urban aerial transportation for short flights..
Batman €™s Costume €“ Batman €™s costume is an up to date scientific marvel. It stops most incoming fire and blades from piercing him. The costume is insulated against extreme heat and cold. The cape is weighted on the bottom
Batman €™s Utility BeltBatman €™s main tools are found in his belt including all of this detective work, remote computer hookups, gas pellets, flash pellets, batarangsBatman €™s weapon of a boomerang shaped like a bat, sometimes with a swing line attached., air re-breather, etc.., €“ Batman €™s main tools are found in his belt including all of this detective work, remote computer hookups, gas pellets, flash pellets, batarangsBatman €™s weapon of a boomerang shaped like a bat, sometimes with a swing line attached., air re-breather, infrared flashlight, fingerprint kit, mini camera, lock-pick tools, mini recorder, laser torch, plastic explosives, etc..,
BatmobileBatman €™s main form of ground transportation, undergoing many design changes and upgrades over the years. €“ Batman €™s main form of ground transportation, undergoing many design changes and upgrades over the years.
BatplaneBatman €™s older form of air transportation. - Batman €™s older form of air transportation.
Bat Signal €“ Batman has given a signal light for the Gotham PD to use when they need to summon him to combat a criminal.
Swing Line Grappler - The Swing Line that Batman uses is fired from this device and impales into its target allowing Batman to swing from structure to structure.
SkillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.)
This is what sets Batman apart from his super powered kin.
Acrobat €“ Batman is an accomplished athlete and as such has adopted several gymnastics techniques into his fighting style.
Acting/Disguise €“ Batman has excellent duplicitous skillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.), training in make-up and voice mimicry. He has been able to become many people in order to get close to criminals or to expose a criminal. His most common disguise is that of low level mobster Matches Malone.
Allies €“ It is impossible for Batman to do everything for himself. He relies on a few close circle individuals for various tasks. Alfred Pennyworth runs Wayne Manor, makes excuses for Bruce €™s foppishness, and serves as a surgeon when needed for Batman. Lucius Fox runs Wayne Enterprises as Bruce is merely the €œfigure head € of the organization. Commissioner James Gordon relies on Batman to handle crimes the Gotham PD cannot, so Batman receives a great deal of intelligence information from him.
Alter Ego- In reality it is the foppish playboy Bruce Wayne that is the mask, while Batman is the true persona.
Connected €“ As Bruce Wayne, Batman is able to access areas with ease that he could not with a costume.
Criminologist- Batman studied criminal behavior making him an expert profiler and anticipator of villainy.
Cunning Intelligence €“ Batman is among all things, a planner. He has back up plans woven into contingencies. He always seems to have an ace up his sleeve. He is almost always prepared.
Detective €“ Batman is the preeminent detective in the DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories.. His skillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.) are practically unparalleled.
Interrogate/Intimidate €“ Batman frequently employs a bad cop/worse cop attitude when dealing with villains. This enables him to get information that he needs in order to get their cooperation. Batman also goes out of his way to spook villains thus lending credence to him being a creature of urban myth and legend instead of a man in a suit.
Martial Artist €“ Batman is one of the foremost martial artists on the planet today.
Rich €“ Batman is one of the top 10 richest men in the DC Universe. As such his resources are almost limitless.
Scientist €“ Batman occasionally will use his skillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.) in science to come up with a gadget to assist in his crusade.
Vehicles €“ Batman can fly a plane, jet, or helicopter. He is an expert car driver and motorcyclist. He can also man a boat and has on occasion shown an aptitude for space craft.
Weapons €“ Batman is a master of most weapons, even the hand gun, which he will almost never use.
Editor’s Notes
Batman of Earth-TwoThe Earth that features characters that typically started in and around World War II, however some younger characters also exist on this earth as well. has some distinctions from Earth-OneThe Earth that most of the main DCU characters exist in and their stories are told..
Traditionally Batman of Earth-TwoThe Earth that features characters that typically started in and around World War II, however some younger characters also exist on this earth as well. does not have a yellow oval on his costume while Batman of Earth-OneThe Earth that most of the main DCU characters exist in and their stories are told. traditionally does.
Batman of Earth-TwoThe Earth that features characters that typically started in and around World War II, however some younger characters also exist on this earth as well. got married and retired while Batman of Earth-OneThe Earth that most of the main DCU characters exist in and their stories are told. stayed active.
Batman of Earth-TwoThe Earth that features characters that typically started in and around World War II, however some younger characters also exist on this earth as well. has a daughter while Batman of Earth-OneThe Earth that most of the main DCU characters exist in and their stories are told. does not.