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Also known as: Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight, Bats, Matches Malone, Batman of Zur-en-arrh
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Batman is the superhero star of the long-running DC Comics series since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, the wealthy industrialist who dedicated his life to fighting crime after seeing his parents murdered.
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Many great heroes are born out of tragedy, and for no one is this more true than Bruce Wayne. He was the only child in a family commonly regarded as Gotham City's finest. But his innocence was torn away the night his parents were murdered before his eyes. From that fateful night, Bruce dedicated himself to becoming the ultimate detective. For years he traveled the world, training himself both mentally and physically. Upon his return to Gotham, he channeled his skills, his... Full Biography
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Arkham Unhinged: Continuing the Arkham City Saga - December 15, 2011, Comics Features
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DC reveals two new Absolute Editions for 2012. Hint: two modern classics are being honored with the oversized treatment.

Hero Worship: The Appeal of the Joker - December 9, 2011, Comics Features
Across the board -- through video games, movies and TV -- the Joker is Batman's most popular villain. What makes him so appealing for adaptation?

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