Batman

All about batman one of the last children of Krypton || Superhero || Written by Alexia Laurent
birth name. Bruce Thomas Wayne
alias. Batman
gender. Male
alignment. Good
citizenship. American
height. 6' 2"
weight. 210 lbs (95 kg)
eyes. Blue
hair. Black

| Trigger Warning: Mentions of Murder |

Batman is a crimefighter operating in Gotham. He serves as the protector and uses the symbol of a bat to strike fear into criminals. Unlike other superheroes, Batman is known to lack superpowers, instead using lifelong training and equipment to fight crime. His secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a wealthy playboy and philanthropist who swore to fight crime after witnessing his parents' brutal murder.

He has served as a member of several teams:
  • Justice League
  • Justice Society of America
  • The Outsider
Batman is also a founder and leader of many teams:
  • Bat-Family
  • Batman of All Nations
  • Batman Incorporated
He is also known by many nicknames, including:
  • The Dark Knight
  • The Caped Crusader
  • The world’s greatest detective
  • Defender of Gotham.

‣ BATMAN'S HISTORY

| Trigger Warning: Mention of Death |

Bruce Wayne is born to Dr Thomas Wayne and his wife, Martha Kane, two very wealthy and charitable socialites from Gotham City. Bruce was brought up in the splendid manor, Wayne Manor and led a happy and privileged existence until the age of eight. While returning home one night, his parents were killed by a small-time criminal named Joe Chill. After this incident, Bruce swore an oath to get rid of the evil that had taken his parents' lives.

Growing up, Bruce engaged in intellectual and physical training. He travels abroad, training in various martial arts, fields of science, criminology, and detective skills. After returning to Gotham, Bruce realised these skills wouldn’t be enough—a bat flew past his window, which led him to be inspired to assume the persona of Batman.

Batman’s career as a vigilante eventually earned him the ire of the police. He initially operates alone, only using street contacts and circumstantial allies in his investigations. Batman also comes into conflict with various criminals, including a mad scientist, Doctor Death, a vampire known as the Monk, and a criminal mastermind, Professor Hugo Strange. During this period, Wayne was engaged to the actress Julia Madison, which was called off several times because of encounters with the serial killer Clayface.

After witnessing the murder of the Flying Graysons, Wayne takes in the couple's son, Dick Grayson. The boy quickly joins him in the crusade as his sidekick, Robin, to help capture the criminal responsible for his parents' murder. Shortly afterwards, Batman comes into contact with costumed criminals, e.g. Joker and Catwoman, who begin to take over the criminal underworld in Gotham.

Batman becomes a founding member of the Justice Society of America, although he, like Superman, is an honorary member and thus only participates occasionally. Batman's relationship with the law thaws quickly, and he is made an honorary member of the Gotham City Police Department by its commissioner, James Gordon. During this time, butler Alfred Pennyworth arrives at Wayne Manor and, after deducing the Dynamic Duo's secret identity, joins their service.

Batman and Robin continue their dynamic duo works, and Batman still meets with other heroes, mainly Superman, with whom he begins to work alongside in team-ups regularly, and later becomes close friends. He then becomes a founding member of the Justice League of America.

He then spends the 1970s and 80s working solo, occasionally teaming up with Robin and Batgirl.

‣ BATMAN'S RELATIONSHIPS

FAMILY
  • Thomas Wayne and Martha Kent - Parents
  • Phillip Wayne - Uncle
  • Agatha Wayne - Aunty
  • Van Wayne - Cousin
  • Alfred Pennyworth - Butler, Father Figure, Guardian
  • Dick Grayson - Adopted Child
  • Lance Bruner - Adopted Child
  • Jason Todd - Adopted Child
  • Cassandra Cain - Adopted Child
  • Tim Drake - Adopted Child
  • Duke Thomas - Adopted Child
  • Damian Wayne - Biological Child
ROMANCE
  • Selina Kyle/Catwoman
  • Vicki Vale
  • Talia Al Ghul
ALLIES
  • James Gordon
  • Superman
  • Wonder Woman
  • Black Canary
  • Green Arrow
  • Barry Allen
  • Wally West
ENEMIES
  • Joker
  • Catwoman
  • Penguin
  • Two-Face
  • Poison Ivy
  • Riddler
  • Scarecrow
  • Mr. Freeze
  • Ra's al Ghul
  • Bane
  • Harley Quinn
  • Clayface
  • Mad Hatter
  • Hugo Strange
  • Killer Croc
  • Deadshot
  • Hush Rupert Thorne
  • Carmine Falcone
  • Doctor Death
  • Professor Milo
  • Solomon Grundy
  • Doctor Hurt
  • Lex Luthor
  • Deathstroke