Batman (comics)

Batman
Batman in Detective Comics vol. 2, #1 (November 2011); art by Tony Daniel
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Detective Comics #27 (coverdate May 1939/release date March 1939)
Created by	Bill Finger(developer) Bob Kane (concept)
In-story information
Alter ego	Bruce Wayne
Team affiliations	Batman Family Justice League Outsiders Batmen of All Nations Batman Incorporated
Partnerships	Robin (various) Batgirl (various) James "Jim" Gordon Superman Wonder Woman
Notable aliases	Matches Malone Lefty Knox
Abilities	Genius-level intellect Peak human physical and mental conditioning Expert martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant Expert detective Utilizes high-tech equipment and weapons

Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (1939). Originally named the "Bat-Man", the character is also referred to by such epithets as the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and the World's Greatest Detective.

Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, an American billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises. After witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne as a child, he swore vengeance against criminals, an oath tempered by a sense of justice. Wayne trains himself physically and intellectually and crafts a bat-inspired persona to fight crime. Batman operates in the fictional Gotham City, with assistance from various supporting characters, including his butler Alfred, police commissioner Gordon, and vigilante allies such as Robin. Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any superpowers; rather, he relies on his genius intellect, physical prowess, martial arts abilities, detective skills, science and technology, vast wealth, intimidation, and indomitable will. A large assortment of villains make up Batman's rogues gallery, including his archenemy, the Joker.