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Batman

4 appearances · Bronze Age · 1981–1998
Who is Batman?

Few names carry more weight in comics than Batman, and this Bronze Age incarnation — debuting in Superman #37 in 1981 under the hands of Cary Bates and Curt Swan — represents a fascinating corner of the character's sprawling publication history through Egmont, the beloved Scandinavian publisher that brought DC's heroes to new generations of readers. Appearing across titles like Gigant, Batman & Edderkoppen, and Superman, this version of the Dark Knight shares pages with none other than Bruce Wayne himself, hinting at the rich, layered storytelling these Egmont editions delivered. With a catalog presence stretching across roughly 17 years, it's a testament to just how deeply Batman resonated with readers well beyond American shores — a collector's gem for anyone who loves discovering the international life of comics' greatest icons.

Superman
#37
★ First appearance
Superman #37
Dec 1981

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Appearances

Superman (1979)
#37
Batman & Edderkoppen (1998)
Gigant (1998)