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Creation & Design

Batman was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, debuting in 1939. He was designed as a dark, brooding character, influenced by pulp heroes and horror films.

Early Years

In his early years, Batman fought common criminals and established himself as a vigilante in Gotham City, developing a rogues' gallery of iconic villains.

Character Development

Over the decades, Batman has evolved from a simple vigilante to a complex character dealing with psychological trauma, moral dilemmas, and the responsibilities of being a hero. His relationships with allies and enemies have deepened, making him one of the most enduring and multifaceted characters in comic book history.

Cultural Reception

Batman has received critical acclaim and is considered one of the greatest comic book characters of all time. His stories often reflect societal issues and personal struggles.

Character Details

Real Name:
Bruce Wayne
First Appearance:
Batgirl #10
Aliases:
The Dark Knight, The Caped Crusader
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Batman Family, Gotham City Police Department
Abilities:
Peak human conditioning, Expert martial artist, Master detective, Genius-level intellect
Equipment:
Utility belt, Batarangs, Batmobile, Bat-Signal
Weight:
210lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Batgirl #10
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batgirl #10
 
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1st cameo appearance of Knightfall

1st appearance and partial origin of Charise Carnes

1st team appearance of The Disgraced: Katharsis, Bleak Michael and Bone Breaker

Batgirl #11
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batgirl #11
 
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2nd cameo appearance of Knightfall

Origin of Charise Carnes

Batgirl #12
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batgirl #12
 
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Knightfall revealed to be Charise Carnes

Batgirl #13
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batgirl #13
 
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1st full apearance of Knightfall, previous issues revealed Knightfall's identity but had not revealed the character's alter ego in full costume

Death of the Family tie-in

The cover of this issue wears the trade dress indicator of the 'Death of the Family' event but does not act as a prologue and not included in any of the collected editions

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