Batman: The Dark Knight

About Batman

Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, he first appeared in *Detective Comics #27* in 1939. Batman is the alter ego of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy industrialist, philanthropist, and playboy who swore to fight crime after witnessing his parents' murder.

Origins

After the tragic death of his parents, young Bruce Wayne dedicated his life to training both his mind and body to perfection. He uses his wealth and intellect to create advanced technology and weapons, all while maintaining his secret identity as the Batman.

Famous Villains

• The Joker - The Clown Prince of Crime and Batman's archenemy.
• Harley Quinn - The Joker's partner in crime and chaos.
• Two-Face - Once Gotham's district attorney, now obsessed with duality and chance.
• The Penguin - Gotham's criminal kingpin and owner of the Iceberg Lounge.
• Bane - The man who broke the Bat, known for his strength and intellect.

Batman in Movies

Batman has appeared in numerous films over the decades. Some fan-favorite portrayals include:

• Michael Keaton - *Batman* (1989), *Batman Returns* (1992)
• Christian Bale - *The Dark Knight Trilogy* (2005-2012)
• Ben Affleck - *Batman v Superman* (2016), *Justice League* (2017)
• Robert Pattinson - *The Batman* (2022)