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Created by
Bob Kane, Bill Finger
First Film
Batman
Latest Film
The Batman
First TV Show
Batman (1966)

Video Game(s)
Batman: Arkham City, Batman: The Telltale Series

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Absolute Batman Standing Next to Absolute Bane DC
DC's New Bane is Revealed, And It's Horrifying in Ways Nobody Ever Expected

DC's breakout hit "Absolute Batman" is about to introduce a new version of Bane, and the character has never been scarier in his long history.

A collection of Batman suits from The Flash
10 Best Batman Movie Suits, Ranked By Comics Accuracy

Batman is one of the most popular superheroes ever to grace the comic book pages and the big screen, but not every film captures the comic book style.

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comic versions of Batman, Red Hood, Nightwing, Damian Wayne Robin, Tim Drake Robin
Batman Has Failed Every Robin, Except the One Fans Hate the Most

When it comes to Batman’s greatest success story, most are quick to point to Dick "Nightwing" Grayson, but this is far from the truth.

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Dirty Batman looking up in The Batman
I’m So Excited To Hear That The Newest DC Universe Batman Movie In Inspired By Two Of My Favourite Batman: The Animated Series Episodes

The DC Universe's 2026 Batman villain movie looks even more promising going forward with its Batman: The Animated Series inspiration in mind.

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Comic book art: The Justice League (left, background) and Batman (right, foreground) gritting his teeth in frustration
Batman Lets His Friends Kill People, And He Needs to Answer for It

Batman won’t kill, and he claims he won’t tolerate anyone who does. Yet, he continues to turn a blind eye when his allies cross that same line.

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Comic book art: Batman with the extended Bat-Family in the background.
As Much As I Love DC, I it the Best Part of Batman's Lore Is a Bald-Faced Lie, And It Always Has Been

I’ve been a die-hard DC fan forever, but only recently did I realize that the part of Batman lore I’ve always loved most is a monumental lie.

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batman screaming at clayface's powers, a skull behind him
Batman Can Be Problematic, But No - He's Not to Blame For 1 of DC's Biggest Failings

Batman's misuse of children remains one of the darkest marks against him in DC lore. Yet, one figure arguably deserves even more blame.

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Comic book art: Batman in black and white looking sad with the Justice League screaming in red behind him.
Batman Doesn’t Belong on the Justice League, And Hasn't For a Long Time

While it's far past time that Batman moves on from the Justice League, there's a team that complements his philosophy in a way the League never could.

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Comic book art: a contemporary image of Batman laid over Batman from his first appearance, swinging on a rope while holding a criminal.
Batman Has The Best Costume in Comics, But The Hero Almost Looked Completely Different

Given how drastically Batman’s original eyesore of a design strayed from his iconic look, we can be thankful it never made it to the comic pages.

Comic book art: Batman with Robin Jason Todd in his arms on the cover of Death of the Family.
“Three Robins Die Tonight": DC Teases Batman's Biggest Deaths to Date In a Shocking Cliffhanger

DC has been teasing that Batman’s pool of sidekicks was about to shrink, but in a shocking twist, fans learn not one, but three Boy Wonders will die.

Collage of Superman Wonder Woman and Batman From the Comics
DC May Not Like It, But Batman Is Better Off When He's at Odds With Superman and Wonder Woman

Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman might be the DC Universe’s ultimate power trinity, but let’s be real, they’re way better as enemies.

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The Boys & Justice League
Here's How The Boys' Creator Actually Sees DC's Justice League: "Batman Is This Overpowering Pain-in-the-Ass"

The Boys creator, Garth Ennis, finally shares how he really feels about DC’s flagship team, and his take might surprise even longtime fans.

Adam West, Bale and Pattinson versions of Batman
60 Years Later, Batman Still Can’t Escape Adam West’s Shadow Despite DC's Best Efforts

Nearly six decades after the end of the 1960s Batman TV show, it seems the Dark Knight still can’t escape the shadow that Adam West's Batman has cast.

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Ethan Hunt (Mission Impossible), Batman, John wick
"Ethan Hunt Meets John Wick": Batman Is Great, But DC Knows Gotham's Most Badass Hero Is Someone Else

DC has a new resident badass, one that a DC writer has compared to none other than legendary hitman John Wick and Mission: Impossible’s Ethan Hunt.

Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne in his Batman suit looking at a laptop in The Batman
I’m Convinced The DCU’s Stance On The Batman Means One Truly Unhinged Dark Knight Comic That’s One Of DC’s Best Recent Stories Would Make For A Perfect Movie

The DC Universe's approach to The Batman makes on distinct and action-packed Dark Knight comic feel even more perfect for a movie adaptation.

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Deathstroke and ABSOLUTE BATMAN
It's Official, a New Deathstroke Is ing DC, And They're Batman's Worst Nightmare

DC is gearing up to introduce a new Deathstroke to its narrative, and thanks to a leak, fans know that this version is more diabolical than ever.

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comic versions of Batman, Red Hood, Nightwing, Damian Wayne Robin, Tim Drake Robin
DC Just Issued a Major Threat Against Batman’s Sidekicks, Who Are Fans Losing Next?

DC has issued a threat that puts all Robins in danger, leaving fans wondering if we’re about to relive another Death in the Family–level tragedy.

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Adam West's Batman and of comic Damian Wayne in his current Robin costume
Even Robin Thinks Adam West’s Batman Was Too Much, And DC Just Made It Canon

While fans still celebrate Adam West's iconic take on Batman, DC has made it hilariously clear that Robin, Damian Wayne, is less than impressed.

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Stephen King with a background of the comic versions of some DC heroes
Stephen King’s Favorite Superhero Is a DC Icon and Honestly? We Agree With Him

Stephen King shared his thoughts on superheroes, and his remarks about one DC hero have made it abundantly clear that he has a favorite.

Comic book art: Batman faces the four Robins: Nightwing Dick Grayson, Red Hood Jason Todd, Red Robin Tim Drake, and Robin Damian Wayne.
"We're Going to Fix the Problem": At Last, DC Is About to Solve Batman's Biggest Problem

DC is finally itting it has a 'Robin problem, and has issued an ominous statement about 'fixing the problem,' leaving fans in suspense.

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