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First published image of Batman, in Action Comics #12, announcing the character's debut in the forthcoming Detective Comics #27 [1] In early 1939, the success of Superman in Action Comics prompted editors at National Comics Publications (the future DC Comics) to request more superheroes for its titles. In response, Bob Kane created "the Bat-Man ...
First appearance Namor McKenzie: Sub-Mariner 1939 (April) Bill Everett: Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1 Jim Hammond: The Human Torch 1939 (October) Carl Burgos: Marvel Comics #1 Thomas Halloway: Angel 1939 (October) Paul Gustavson: Marvel Comics #1 Jim Gardley: Masked Raider 1939 (October) Al Anders: Marvel Comics #1 Richard Jones: Phantom ...
Following the entry of the United States into World War II, Columbia Pictures created the first Batman live action series in 1943, simply called Batman. Wilson was cast as the title character in the 15-episode serial against J. Carrol Naish who portrayed a Japanese spy named Dr. Daka. [5] It was Wilson's screen debut at the age of 23. [6]
Timely/Marvel Comics George Kapitan, Harry Sahle: Mystic Comics #4 Red Raven: 1940 (August) Timely/Marvel Comics Joe Simon, Louis Cazeneuve: Red Raven Comics #1 Makkari (Mercury/Hurricane) 1940 (August) Timely/Marvel Comics Martin A. Bursten, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon: Red Raven Comics #1 as Mercury, Captain America Comics #1 as Hurricane Airman ...
The following is a list of cast members who voiced or portrayed characters appearing in the Batman films. The list is sorted by film and character, as some characters may have been portrayed by multiple actors. Actors Lewis Wilson and Robert Lowery first appeared as the character in the serial films, Batman (1943) and Batman and Robin (1949).
The DC Comics character Batman has been adapted into various media including film, radio, television, and video games, as well as numerous merchandising items. The Batman franchise has become one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
Comics character Batman Cover of the DC Comics Absolute Edition of Batman: Hush (2011) Art by Jim Lee Publication information Publisher DC Comics First appearance Detective Comics #27 (cover-dated May 1939; published March 30, 1939) Created by Bob Kane Bill Finger [a] In-story information Alter ego Bruce Wayne Place of origin Gotham City Team affiliations Justice League Bat-Family Outsiders ...
The first Batman story - and the first comic book story - ever to be created digitally. ISBN 978-0-930289-87-4 [304] Batman: Full Circle: 1991 The sequel to Batman: Year Two (see Modern Batman below). [305] Batman: Holy Terror: Published under the Elseworlds logo. The first Elseworlds story ever to have the imprint's logo on the cover. [306]