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BatMan

Batman[b] is a

superhero⁠

who appears in

American comic books⁠

published by

DC Comics⁠

. Batman was created by the artist

Bob Kane⁠

and writer

Bill Finger⁠

, and debuted in

the 27th issue⁠

of the comic book

Detective Comics⁠

on March 30, 1939. In the

DC Universe⁠

, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American

playboy⁠

philanthropist⁠

, and industrialist who resides in

Gotham City⁠

His origin story⁠

features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents,

Thomas⁠

and

Martha⁠

, as a child, a vendetta tempered by the ideal of

justice⁠

. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a

bat-inspired persona⁠

, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with

supporting characters⁠

, including his sidekicks

Robin⁠

and

Batgirl⁠

; allies

Alfred Pennyworth⁠

and

James Gordon⁠

; love interest

Catwoman⁠

; and

foes⁠

such as the

Penguin⁠

, the

Riddler⁠

Two-Face⁠

, and his

archenemy⁠

, the

Joker⁠

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