JSA Members: Batman. History Bruce Wayne was born in 1915 (America vs. the Justice Society #1) to Dr.
Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha, two wealthy Gotham City socialites. Young Bruce was raised in an environment of wealth and privilege and enjoyed a happy childhood until the age of seven. One evening in 1922, Bruce and his parents were walking home after seeing a Rudolph Valentino movie. When they crossed what would later be known as Crime Alley, they were accosted by a mugger named Joe Chill.
The deaths of his parents traumatized young Bruce and marked a turning point in his life. Disguised as an elderly designer, Wayne hired Gotham's finest tailors to craft a costume in the form of a bat: a flowing dark cape and cowl, and a body suit with a black bat emblazoned on the chest. Batman: Vengeance (Video Game 2001. Lego Batman: The Videogame (Video Game 2008. Batman: Arkham Asylum (Video Game 2009.
The Origins of Batman. The Origins of Batman It should be noted that there has been several re-imaginings of Batman’s history since the character’s introduction in the 1930’s, this is just one of them.
Appearing first in May of 1939, Batman was a much darker character than his superhero counterpart, Superman. Hi, welcome to Watchmojo.com, I’m your host Derek Allen and today we will be exploring Bruce Wayne’s dark roots and how he became Batman. As with most other superheroes, there are sometimes contradicting events in the history of these characters depending on who is telling it. We have chosen to stick with one popular timeline. Born to a wealthy family in Gotham City, Bruce Wayne was heir to his family’s fortune. Longtime butler of the Wayne family Alfred Pennyworth, as well as Dr. As a teenager, Bruce Wayne departs on a journey around the world to learn all the skills needed to become the crusader he envisioned. Bruce Wayne then returns to Gotham City, a city rampant with crime and corruption. Dr. Hugo Strange. Supervillain Origins: Dr.
Hugo Strange Supervillain Origins: Dr. Hugo Strange He is one of Batman’s earliest adversaries, and one of the few to learn the Dark Knight’s secret identity. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’ll we will be taking a look at the origins of Professor Hugo Strange. Black Mask. Supervillain Origins: Black Mask Supervillain Origins: Black Mask This sociopath and underworld crime lord is best known for his long-running vendetta with Bruce Wayne and Catwoman.
Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we will explore the comic book origins of Roman Sionis, otherwise known as the Black Mask. As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginings and different versions to a character’s past. We have chosen to primarily follow the storyline, which unfolded in 1985’s Batman #386 and was expanded upon in 2002’s Catwoman #16, and 2010’s Batman #697. Roman Sionis was once the son of a wealthy Gotham family that made its fortune creating cosmetic products. Roman felt his parents were living behind a mask. WatchMojo. Supervillain Origins: The Joker Super Villains: The Joker The Joker may be Batman’s most famous nemesis, however few people can actually piece together the past of this criminal mastermind.
Hey, welcome to watchmojo, I’m your host Derek Allen and today we will attempt to unearth the background of this comic book mad man. As there is no official history for the Joker, we have decided to follow the most widely believed account from the comic book Batman: the Killing Joke published in 1988. The Joker’s background is so clouded, that it seems to remain a mystery even to himself. WatchMojo.
Supervillain Origins: Catwoman Supervillain Origins: Catwoman She is one of the first-ever female comic book villains, and is often caught up in a complex love-hate relationship with The Dark Knight.
Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we will explore the comic book origins of Catwoman. As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginings and different versions to a character’s past. Poison Ivy. Supervillain Origins: Poison Ivy Supervillain Origins: Poison Ivy This eco-terrorist is arguably the greenest and most environmentally motivated of Batman’s foes.
Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we will explore the comic book origins of Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley, otherwise known as Poison Ivy. Ra’s Al Ghul. Supervillain Origins: Ra’s Al Ghul Supervillain Origins: Ra’s Al Ghul This immortal is one of Batman’s most enduring adversaries.
WatchMojo. Supervillain Origins: Bane Supervillain Origins: Bane He is the supercharged wrestler known for having broken the bat.
Harley Quinn. Supervillain Origins: Harley Quinn Supervillain Origins: Harley Quinn This former psychiatrist is the on-and-off-again girlfriend and accomplice of the Joker.
Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we will explore the comic book origins of Dr. Harleen Quinzel, otherwise known as Harley Quinn. As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginings and different versions to a character’s past. Superhero Origins: Robin. Superhero Origins: Robin Superhero Origins: Robin This boy wonder is not only the acrobatic partner of The Dark Knight, but also one of the greatest sidekicks to ever appear in a comic book. Welcome to Watchmojo.com, and today we will explore the origins of Dick Grayson, otherwise known as Robin.
As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginings and different versions to a character’s past. We have chosen to primarily follow the storyline, which unfolded in 1940’s “Detective Comics” #38, and was expanded upon in The New Teen Titans #1 and Nightwing #1. Richard “Dick” Grayson was once a child acrobat, the youngest of a daring family performance group called the “Flying Graysons”, who were renowned for forgoing the use of a safety net.
However, this came to an end when a mob boss named Zucco caused his parents to plummet to their deaths before his very eyes. Of course, Robin was primarily introduced to the series in order to attract younger readers. The Penguin. Supervillain Origins: The Penguin Supervillain Origins: The Penguin This bird-like mobster with a love of trick umbrellas has become one of Batman’s oldest and most persistent foes. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we will explore the comic book origins of The Penguin. As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginings and different versions to a character’s past. We have chosen to primarily follow the storyline, which unfolded in 1941’s Detective Comics #58 and was expanded upon in 1989’s Batman Secret Origins Special #1. Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot was once a child of a wealthy family that was bullied due to his short height, obese figure and bird-like nose.
After finishing school, he adopted the Penguin name and inherited his family’s fortune. In his first stint as a criminal, Penguin robbed the Gotham museum. This spurred Batman and Robin to investigate. WatchMojo. Supervillain Origins: Mr. Freeze Supervillain Origins: Mr. Freeze This deeply logical and intelligent villain uses ice-cold ruthlessness to achieve his goals. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we will explore the comic book origins of Mr.
Killer Croc. Supervillain Origins: Killer Croc Supervillain Origins: Killer Croc This bloodthirsty Batman foe was born with a mutation that caused him to take on a monstrous appearance. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we will explore the comic book origins of Waylon Jones, otherwise known as Killer Croc. As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginings and different versions to a character’s past. We have chosen to primarily follow the storyline, which unfolded in 1983’s Batman #358 and Detective Comics #525. The Mad Hatter. Supervillain Origins: The Mad Hatter Supervillain Origins: The Mad Hatter This psychotic is constantly taking Batman on a trip down the rabbit hole. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we will explore the comic book origins of Jervais Tetch, otherwise known as The Mad Hatter.
As with most comic book characters, there are often re-imaginings and different versions to a character’s past. We have chosen to primarily follow the storyline, which unfolded in 1948’s Batman #49, and was expanded upon in Detective Comics #526, and 1992’s “Batman: The Animated Series” episode 27, “Mad as a Hatter.” WatchMojo. Batman Wiki. Batman comic books.
Mycomicshop. Batman (Comic) Posters at AllPosters. Batman (comics) Though the Batman comic book was initially launched as a quarterly publication, it later became a bi-monthly series through the late 1950s, after which it became a monthly publication and has remained so since.[1] As of August 13, 2008, the series has reached issue #679. "I believe in Jim Gordon. I believe in Harvey Dent. I believe in Gotham City. " The Dark Knight Returns (1997) by Frank Miller with art by Klaus Janson "[To Superman] I want you to remember Clark, In all the years to come, in your most private moments, I want you to remember my hand at your throat, I want you to remember the one man who beat you. " The Real Batman Chronology Project. The section of the website regarding age makes reference to DC’s “official” timeline of Batman’s history and how it differs from mine.
This is long overdue, but here is DC’s MODERN AGE timeline. COMICS REWIND: The 10 Best Batman Stories of the Last 25 Years. A couple of weeks ago, I brought you a lengthy 25th Anniversary retrospective on Frank Miller’s classic The Dark Knight Returns, arguably the most-read, most-discussed and most recognizable Batman tale of the last 25 years. But because I’m such a Batman geek, I can’t stop the discussion there. The Dark Knight Returns helped to set off a kind of Batman Renaissance that brought us new films, more comics and lots more to talk about when it came to the Caped Crusader. It’s still going on, and its fruits are many. 10 Batman Books You Must Read. Bruce Wayne on Drugs: One of the Best Batman Stories Ever. Legions Of Gotham - The Batman Homepage - Batman Fansite - The Batman Authority - Batman Collector - Batman Collector Website - Batman Collecting - Legionsofgotham.org - Top #1 Batman Website - Batman News & Rumors - Batman Film News - Batman Movie News -
The History of Batman’s Batsuit (1939-2012) Gotham Times: Batman News from Legions of Gotham. Batman Comics. Sanely Thinking: Batman is Clearly Better than Superman (See Why) First off, I want to make it clear that when I say Better I'm not talking about physical strength. Anyone with half a brain cell which they fished out of a river knows that Superman is about a million times stronger than Batman. I see idiots arguing in forums and in chat rooms saying things like "oh, Superman is stronger, but Batman could just get out his Kryptonite ring". First off, if we're talking solely in terms of weaknesses, Superman has one, while Batman has how many? A Thousand, at-least, that Superman could exploit? The 25 Greatest Batman Graphic Novels - Comics Feature at IGN.
50 Reasons Why BATMAN Is The Greatest Superhero Ever. We’ve all got an early memory of the Dark Knight lodged in our mind somewhere, whether it’s from a stack of a father or sibling’s old comic books, watching re-runs of the purposely gaudy 60’s T.V show or from one of the many movie adaptations or animated series available for audience consumption. He’s a character that’s so embedded into our collective subconscious that these days it’s difficult to get through a week without hearing about his exploits in some form or another (although I’m not sure exactly why you’d want to). Yes, it’s a good time to be a Batman fan; a great time in fact. Rocksteady’s phenomenal new open world brawler Arkham City is currently lighting up the gaming world, making it possible to actually feel like the Dark Knight himself.
The 10 Greatest BATMAN Villains of ALL TIME! Top 10 Batman is Better than Superman. Batman. Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, as well as its associated media. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). Bob Kane. Bob Kane (born Robert Kahn; October 24, 1915 – November 3, 1998) was an American comic book artist and writer, credited along with Bill Finger as the creator of the DC Comics superhero Batman. He was inducted into the comic-book industry's Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1994 and into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1996. Bill Finger. Neal Adams. Dick Giordano. Jerry Robinson. Dennis O'Neil. Dick Sprang. Batman. Batman History of the Character. Batman Publication History. List of Batman comics. Batman (comic book) The Dark Knight Returns.
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