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- 1. (in the British armed forces) an officer's personal servant. dated
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Batman [a] is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939.
BATMAN definition: 1. the personal servant of an officer, especially in the British armed forces 2. the personal…. Learn more.
Batman made its first appearance in 1939 in Detective Comics No. 27. [3] He was the second DC superhero to be created. The first was Superman. [1] Batman's origin story is that as a young child, Bruce Wayne saw a robber named Joe Chill murder his mother and father after the family left a theatre.
Batman is a crimefighter operating in Gotham City, he serves as its protector, using the symbol of a bat to strike fear into the hearts of criminals. Unlike other superheroes, Batman is often depicted to lack any "superpowers", instead using lifelong training and equipment to fight crime.
A playboy billionaire by day, Bruce Wayne’s double life affords him the comfort of a life without financial worry, a loyal butler-turned-guardian and the perfect base of operations in the ancient network of caves beneath his family’s sprawling estate.
A comic strip character that first appeared in 1939. With his faithful sidekick Robin (the Boy Wonder), Batman fights crime in Gotham City, foiling evil villains such as the Joker and the Riddler. Discover More.
Batman, American comic book superhero created for DC Comics by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane. One of DC’s most profitable and enduring characters, Batman debuted in May 1939 in Detective Comics no. 27 and has since appeared in thousands of books, magazines, strips, cartoons, and films.
