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Batman
was introduced to the world in Detective Comics
27 in May, 1939. He is unique from most other
super heroes of the time in that he has no super
powers but instead relies upon superior training
and intellect (along with some great toys!).
He resides in Gotham City and is the alter-ego
of millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. Wayne took
up the mantle of the Batman after devoting his
life to fighting crime upon witnessing the murder
of his parents. Realizing that criminals are
cowardly and superstitious, he decided to fashion
his crime-fighting costume after a dark creature
of the night, a bat, in order to instill fear
into all criminals he encountered.
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The
first told origin of the Batman was in Detective
Comics 33, November, 1939. The first detailed
origin of the Batman was told in Batman 47 in
June/July, 1948. The origin has been modified
slightly over the years, however, the basic
facts have remained the same. The character
was given his own magazine in the Spring of
1940 with the publication of Batman 1. During
the 1940's, 50's and early 60's, Batman appeared
regularly in Detective Comics, Batman, and World's
Finest Comics.
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