In the DC Universe, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in the fictional Gotham City. His origin story features him swearing …

Batman does not have any metahuman abilities. Instead, he relies on his sharp mind and disciplined body, as well as his extensive combat and detective training.

Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (1939) and is the secret identity of Bruce Wayne, who, after witnessing the murder of his parents as a child, …

4 days ago · 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 …

Dec 2, 2025 · James Gunn confirms the three most important things for the DCU's new Batman, and they're not at all what you think.

Mar 4, 2022 · Reviewers say 'The Batman' features intense violence, mature themes, and complex moral dilemmas, making it potentially sensitive for teenagers. The film explores dark Gotham City, …

6 days ago · The DCU is well underway, though we've only seen a few brief glimpses of Batman. As of late 2025, we still haven’t seen The DCU's Dark Knight fully revealed in live-action. However, I have …

Bruce Thomas Wayne, also known as Batman, is a wealthy orphaned billionaire and CEO of Wayne Enterprises who moonlights as a dark brooding vigilante operating in the corrupt Gotham City, and …

19 hours ago · James Gunn has the opportunity to take the DC Universe's version of Batman into a realm the character has never entered on the big screen: pure horror.

6 days ago · Guillermo del Toro revealed new details about his scrapped Justice League Dark movie, including how Batman fit into the story.