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The Batman Legacy

2 heroes have worn the Batman mantle.
Bruce Wayne
The originalheld the mantle from 1939

Bruce Wayne

Detective Comics #27 (1939) · 3,494 appearances

Powers. : Batman and Robin had their aging rate reduced after the JSA battle with Ian Karkull.

Origin
After witnessing his parents' murder at the hands of a mugger as a child, Bruce Wayne dedicated his life to training his body and mind to the peak of human capability, eventually donning the cape and cowl of Batman to wage a one-man war on crime in Gotham City. Operating from the shadows and armed with his intellect, detective skills, and an arsenal of gadgets, he became one of the world's greatest heroes and a founding figure in the DC Universe's superhero legacy.
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Batman
Successorheld the mantle from 2010

Batman

The Flash #1 (2010) · 25 appearances
Origin
This version of Batman appeared in the DC Universe amid the events surrounding The Flash, with connections to both Bruce Wayne and Thomas Wayne. Beyond that debut context, the specific identity and origin behind this particular Batman entry cannot be stated with confidence.
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