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CHARACTER BIOGRAPHIES
Batman
First Appearance: Detective Comics #27 (1939)
The caped crusader arguably has the richest
history of any superhero and if he had aged
like the rest of us mortals, he’d sure have some
stories to tell to the folks at the care home. To
detail Batman’s entire crime-fighting history
would require a giant tome’s worth of writing,
so for the sake of your attention span and
our fingers, we’ll keep it short and sweet.
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Bruce
Wayne is a billionaire playboy who was
traumatised as a young lad when he witnessed
the murder of his parents. Subsequently
swearing revenge and reinforced with an
unbending sense of justice, Bruce trains
himself to peak physical and mental
condition and dons the iconic suit.
Making base in his Batcave on the outskirts
of Gotham City, the Dark Knight spends
the majority of his time apprehending the
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mentally unstable members of his famous
‘Rogue’s Gallery’. The Joker, Scarecrow, Bane
and the Riddler are just a small sample of
the kind of depravity Batman must face on a
regular basis, so it’s a good job he has help.
The still divisive boy wonder; Robin, remains
Batman’s most famous ally, but others such
as Batgirl, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred
and the anti-hero, Catwoman all support Mr.
Wayne when he dons the cape and cowl.
Although he has no super powers,
Batman is still regarded to be one of
the greatest superheroes ever created.
With the combination of his intellect,
detective skills and steely will, Batman
is truly a force to be reckoned with.
The Joker
First Appearance: Batman #1 (1940)
Batman’s greatest enemy and arguably
one of the most iconic villains ever
created, The Joker is a severely depraved
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