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Batman (DC Comics) Series Overview
Debuting in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, Batman stands as one of the most enduring and influential heroes in comic book history. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, the character of Bruce Wayne—a billionaire driven by the trauma of witnessing his parents’ murder—dedicates his life to fighting crime as the Dark Knight of Gotham City.
Across decades of storytelling, Batman has explored themes of justice, vengeance, dual identity, and moral complexity. The series has evolved through eras of noir detective tales, psychological thrillers, and high-stakes superhero drama, defining Gotham as a living, breathing city of corruption and fear. Batman’s allies—such as Alfred Pennyworth, Robin, Batgirl, and Commissioner Gordon—anchor his humanity, while adversaries like the Joker, Catwoman, Two-Face, and the Riddler test his resolve and ethics.
From the Golden Age’s pulp-inspired mysteries to modern arcs like Hush, The Court of Owls, and Batman: Year One, the title continues to reinvent itself while preserving the legend of a man who made fear his weapon.
Publisher: DC Comics | First Appearance: Detective Comics #27 (1939) | Creators: Bob Kane, Bill Finger | Primary Setting: Gotham City
