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Henri Ducard
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Creation & Design

Henri Ducard was created by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Doug Mahnke, first appearing in 'Batman: The Man Who Laughs'. He was designed as a mentor figure to Batman, showcasing the darker aspects of detective work.

Early Years

Ducard's early years are shrouded in mystery, but he is known to have trained under various masters and honed his skills in detective work and martial arts, eventually becoming a formidable figure in the criminal underworld.

Character Development

Over the years, Ducard has evolved from a mentor figure to a more complex character, often straddling the line between ally and adversary, reflecting the moral ambiguities present in the world of Batman.

Cultural Reception

Henri Ducard has been well-received as a character that adds depth to Batman's lore, often praised for his complexity and the moral dilemmas he presents.

Character Details

Real Name:
Henri Ducard
First Appearance:
Detective Comics #599
Aliases:
The Mentor, The Detective
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
League of Assassins, Batman
Abilities:
Master detective, Expert martial artist, Strategic thinker
Equipment:
Various detective tools, Combat gear
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Detective Comics #599
DC ⋅ 1989
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Detective Comics #599
 
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1st appearance of Henri Ducard, a detective who mentored Bruce Wayne

Batman and Robin #1
DC ⋅ 2011
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Batman and Robin #1
 
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1st appearance of Nobody, the son of Batman's combat mentor, Henri Ducard

Batman and Robin #1
Newsstand ⋅ DC ⋅ 2011
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Batman and Robin #1
 
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Detective Comics #996
DC ⋅ 2019
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Detective Comics #996
 
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Death of Henri Ducard

1st appearance of Kyodai Ken, a character trained by the same sensei that trained Bruce, introduced in Batman: The Animated Series (1992)

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