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Monk
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Creation & Design

Monk was created by Andy Breckman and first appeared in the television series 'Monk' which later inspired comic adaptations.

Early Years

Adrian Monk was a brilliant detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder, which both hindered and enhanced his investigative abilities.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Monk evolves from a troubled detective to a more self-accepting individual, learning to cope with his OCD while still using it to his advantage.

Cultural Reception

Monk received critical acclaim for its unique blend of comedy and drama, particularly praising Tony Shalhoub's performance.

Character Details

Real Name:
Adrian Monk
First Appearance:
Detective Comics #31
Aliases:
Detective Monk, Private Investigator
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
San Francisco Police Department, Monk Investigations
Abilities:
Exceptional observational skills, Deductive reasoning, Attention to detail
Equipment:
Magnifying glass, Notebook, Various detective tools
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Detective Comics #31
DC ⋅ 1939
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Detective Comics #31
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of The Monk, Batman's first costumed enemy

1st appearance of Julie Madison, Bruce Wayne's girlfriend

5th appearance of Batman

Debut of the Batgyro, an airborn vehicle later replaced by the Batplane

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Debut of the Batarang

Stories take place in New York City

Detective Comics #32
DC ⋅ 1939
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Detective Comics #32
 
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$26k

Key Facts

6th appearance of Batman, he shoots and kills a vampire named Monk

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