The Dark Knight, Batman
Batman made his debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939 and is well-known as the 'World's greatest detective'. Batman, AKA Bruce Wayne, is the CEO of Wayne Enterprises and devoted to becoming crime's greatest enemy. He is an exceptional martial artist who has brilliant deductive reasoning. He also has money to make the technology he needs to get the job done! This year marks Batman's 80th anniversary in comics.
Fun Batman Facts
- The name 'Bruce Wayne' comes from Scottish hero 'Robert the Bruce' and revolutionary war hero 'Anthony Wayne'
- Batman is one of the few DC Universe super heroes that does not have a super power. He relies on his intelligence and gadgets
- Actors Adam West, Micheal Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck have all had their turns in the suit portraying the Dark Knight
- Voice actor, Kevin Conroy, has played Batman the most, performing his vice in cartoons, movies, and video games.