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Creation & Design

Thomas Wayne was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, first appearing in Batman #1 in 1940 as the father of Bruce Wayne. His character has evolved over the years, particularly in alternate timelines.

Early Years

In the main continuity, Thomas Wayne is primarily known as the father of Bruce Wayne, who becomes Batman after the murder of his parents. However, in alternate realities, such as the Flashpoint universe, Thomas takes on the mantle of Batman himself.

Character Development

Thomas Wayne's character has been developed primarily through his role as Bruce Wayne's father and the impact of his death on Bruce's transformation into Batman. In alternate realities, his character is explored in depth, showcasing a darker, more violent version of Batman.

Cultural Reception

Thomas Wayne's portrayal as Batman in the Flashpoint storyline received critical acclaim for its depth and complexity, showcasing a different side of the Batman mythos.

Character Details

Real Name:
Thomas Wayne
First Appearance:
Detective Comics #33
Aliases:
Batman (Flashpoint), Thomas Wayne Batman
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Wayne Family, Justice League (alternate)
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Skilled detective, Genius-level intellect
Equipment:
Bat suit, Utility belt, Batmobile
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Detective Comics #33
DC ⋅ 1939
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Detective Comics #33
 
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Origin of Batman

1st appearance of Joe Chill

1st appearance and death of Thomas and Martha Wayne

Cover art depicts Batman with a gun

Detective Comics #235
DC ⋅ 1956
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Detective Comics #235
 
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Origin of Batman's costume, Thomas Wayne was the original Batman

Flashpoint #1
DC ⋅ 2011
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Flashpoint #1
 
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1st full appearance of Thomas Wayne as Batman in an alternate reality caused by the events of Flashpoint

1st appearance of Element Woman

1st appearance of Outsider, Michael Desai

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Flashpoint: Batman - Knight of Vengeance #1
DC ⋅ 2011
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Flashpoint: Batman - Knight of Vengeance #1
 
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A three-part story that follows the life of Thomas Wayne, Bruce's father, who had never been killed in this timeline, rewritten by the Flashpoint event

1st cameo appearance of Dexter Dent

Flashpoint: Batman - Knight of Vengeance #2
DC ⋅ 2011
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Flashpoint: Batman - Knight of Vengeance #2
 
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1st full appearance of Dexter Dent, son of Harvey Dent

Flashpoint: Batman - Knight of Vengeance #3
DC ⋅ 2011
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Flashpoint: Batman - Knight of Vengeance #3
 
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Final issue of the three part arc

Earth 2 #25
Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2014
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Earth 2 #25
 
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Variant cover art by Walt Simonson featuring Batman, Bruce Wayne and Batman, Thomas Wayne

Batman 75th Anniversary variant

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