Batman

Batman Art by Jim Lee The DC Comics hero Batman (originally and still sometimes referred to as The Batman or The Bat-Man) is a fictional character who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. He has since become, along with Superman, one of the world's most well-known comic-book characters, with The Guardian lauding him as "the perfect cultural artifact for the 21st century." [1] Although co-created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, only Kan ...

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Batman - Publication history

Batman - Evolution of the character

Batman - Character history

Batman - Personas

Batman - Gotham City

Batman - The Bat-Signal

Batman - Powers and abilities

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Batman: Encyclopedia II - Batman - Batman in other media In addition to comic books, Batman has appeared in newspaper syndicated comic strips, books, radio dramas, television and several theatrical feature films, including Batman Begins, the 2005 smash hit which Ebert and Roeper called "one of the best films of the year." In addition, there is a musical theatre (Batman: The Musical), set to premiere sometime in 2006/2007. There are several Batman video games, and even the Six Flags theme parks host Batman shows and rides. Over the last decade, Batman has appeared in starring or suppo ...

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Batman: Encyclopedia - Batman Returns

Batman Returns is both the second Tim Burton Batman movie and the second Batman film starring Michael Keaton as the title character. This time, Batman meets The Penguin (Danny DeVito), Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Max Shreck (Christopher Walken). It was released in theaters on June 19, 1992. The score by Danny Elfman creates gothic atmosphere by combining strings and children's choruses. The film is considered the darkest installment in the franchise and contains most of the artistic, theatrical, a ...

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Batman: Encyclopedia - Batman Begins

Batman Begins (2005) is a American film based on the comic book character created by Bob Kane. The movie was first released on June 15, 2005, directed by Christopher Nolan, and written by Nolan and David S. Goyer. Although it is the fifth live-action Batman movie since 1989, the movie is neither a sequel nor a prequel to the previous Tim Burton/Joel Schumacher movies, but rather a complete revision or reboot of the series. It more closely follows the darker psychological theme of the Batman comics and graphic nove ...

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Batman: Encyclopedia - Batman Family

The Batman Family is an informal name for a group of DC Comics superheroes associated with the costumed crime fighter Batman. These characters are generally masked vigilantes who were trained by Batman and/or operate in his home of Gotham City with at least his tacit approval. The Batman Family rarely operates as a proper superhero team, but more like a network of similarly-minded superheroes with Batman as its head. Although some of them occasionally resent Batman’s intrusion in their lives, the Batman family members conside ...

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Batman: Encyclopedia - Batman army

A batman is a soldier assigned to a commissioned officer as a personal servant. Duties often include: acting as a "runner" to convey orders from the officer to subordinates maintaining the officer's uniform and personal equipment as a valet driving the officer's vehicle, sometimes under combat conditions other miscellaneous tasks the officer does not himsel ...

Batman: Encyclopedia - Batman TV series

Batman was the title of an exceptionally popular 1960s TV series based on the comic-book character Batman that aired on ABC TV for 2 1/2 seasons from 12 January 1966 to 14 March 1968. Batman TV series - The series. The series was produced in the United States of America and debuted at 7:30, Wednesday evening, January 12, 1966 on ABC television, at a time when other popular TV series included The Monkees and Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In. The Batman series set a standard that identi ...

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Batman: Encyclopedia - Batman's utility belt

Batman's utility belt is his most characteristic prop, much like Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth, or Green Lantern's ring. The exact contents of this belt are not known because Batman usually changes it to suit his needs. For example, in the Batman movie of 1966, Batman and The Joker have a surf competition in full costume. Batman is attacked by a shark while surfing so he pulls a can of shark repellent from the utility belt. His uncanny ability to carry unusally appropriate tools is legendary. Batman's enemies are especially interested ...

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Batman: Encyclopedia - Batman and Robin 1997 film

The correct title of this article is Batman & Robin (1997 film). It appears here with an "and" in replacement due to the "&" symbol not being compatible with Internet URLs. Batman & Robin, directed by Joel Schumacher, is the fourth installment in the comic book-inspired film series initiated by Tim Burton. Released in 1997, it starred George Clooney in his only appearance as Batman and Chris O'Donnell returning as Robin, and introduced Batgirl (Alicia Silverstone), a niece o ...

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Batman: Encyclopedia - Catwoman

Cover to Catwoman: Nine Lives of a Feline Fatale. Art by Brian Bolland. Nine versions of Catwoman's costume are seen, from the following eras (clockwise from bottom left) — 1990s, early 1990s, 1940 (first appearance), Batman: The Animated Series, late 1960s, 1966, 1967, 1940s-1950s and 1970s-1980s, and current. Catwoman (real name Selina Kyle) is a DC Comics character, associated with the Batman franchise. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, she first appeared in Batman #1 ( ...

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Catwoman - Comic Book History

Catwoman - Adaptations in other media

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Batman: Encyclopedia II - Batman serials - The Batman 1943

Batman was the first DC comic character to star in a serial. The film, simply titled The Batman, was released in 1943 and starred Lewis Wilson as Batman and Douglas Croft as Robin. J. Carrol Naish played the villain, an original character named Dr. Daka. Rounding out the cast were Shirley Patterson as Linda Page (Bruce Wayne's love interest), and William Austin as Alfred. The film is notable for being the first filmed appearance of Batman. Also, the film introduced "The Bat's Cave". The name was altered to the Batcave for use i ...

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