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Creation & Design

Murder Machine was created as part of the Dark Multiverse concept introduced in the Dark Nights: Metal storyline, representing a twisted version of Batman who embraces technology to an extreme.

Early Years

Murder Machine is a version of Batman from an alternate universe where he loses Alfred Pennyworth and becomes obsessed with preventing loss, leading him to create a machine that embodies his darker impulses.

Character Development

Murder Machine's character evolves as a representation of Batman's fear of losing loved ones and the lengths he would go to protect those he cares about, ultimately showcasing the dangers of unchecked technological reliance.

Cultural Reception

Murder Machine has been received as a compelling and tragic figure within the Dark Multiverse, resonating with fans for his complex motivations and the moral dilemmas he represents.

Character Details

Real Name:
Bruce Wayne (Earth -44)
First Appearance:
Dark Days: The Casting #1
Aliases:
Murder Machine
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Dark Knights, The Batman Who Laughs
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Intelligence, Combat skills, Technological manipulation
Equipment:
Bat-armor, Advanced weaponry, Artificial intelligence
Weight:
220lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Dark Days: The Casting #1
DC ⋅ 2017
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Dark Days: The Casting #1
 
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1st cameo appearance of the Dark Multiverse Batmen (in shadows): The Drowned, The Dawnbreaker, The Red Death, The Batman Who Laughs, The Merciless, The Devastator, The Murder Machine

2nd cameo appearance of Barbatos

Dark Nights: Metal #2
DC ⋅ 2017
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Dark Nights: Metal #2
 
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2nd cameo appearance of the Dark Multiverse Batmen: The Drowned, The Dawnbreaker, The Red Death, The Batman Who Laughs, The Merciless, The Devastator, The Murder Machine

1st appearance of Baby Darkseid

Batman: The Murder Machine #1
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Batman: The Murder Machine #1
 
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One-shot featuring the Batman/Cyborg Dark Multiverse hybrid

Dark Nights: Metal Tie-In

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