The Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, the character first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). The Batman is the secret identity of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist who resides in Gotham City. After witnessing the murder of his parents as a child, Wayne resolves to become a crime fighter and vows to avenge their deaths. He adopts the image of a bat to strike fear into the hearts of criminals and becomes the Batman.
The Batman has been featured in numerous comic books, films, television series, and video games. The character has been portrayed by a variety of actors, including Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery, Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck.
The Batman is one of the most popular and iconic superheroes in the world. He has been praised for his intelligence, strength, and determination. He has also been criticized for his dark and brooding nature. Despite this, the Batman remains one of the most popular and enduring superheroes of all time.