Who Is Batman?

Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (1939), created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. After witnessing his parents' murder as a child, Bruce Wayne dedicated his life to training his body and mind to peak human capability, eventually donning the cape and cowl to wage a one-man war on crime in Gotham City. Operating from the shadows with his intellect, detective skills, and an arsenal of gadgets, he became one of the most iconic heroes in comics history. As a fun bit of trivia, Batman and Robin had their aging rate reduced following the JSA's battle with Ian Karkull, which explains how Bruce has stayed in his prime across decades of adventures!