Ace the Bat-Hound
Ace the Bat-Hound is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman. The character first appeared in Batman #92 (July 1955), and was created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff.
Ace is a German Shepherd who was originally owned by a wealthy socialite named Alfred Beagle. Beagle was a big game hunter who used Ace to track down his prey. One day, Beagle was hunting in the jungle when he was attacked by a lion. Ace saved Beagle's life by fighting off the lion, but was badly injured in the process. Beagle was so grateful to Ace that he decided to give him to Batman.
Batman and Ace quickly became a team, and the two of them fought crime together for many years. Ace was a valuable asset to Batman, as he was able to track down criminals and help Batman to solve cases. Ace was also a loyal and loving companion to Batman, and the two of them shared a close bond.
In the 1970s, Ace was killed by the Joker. Batman was devastated by Ace's death, and he vowed to avenge his friend. Batman eventually tracked down the Joker and defeated him, but he never forgot Ace. Ace's death was a major turning point in Batman's life, and it made him even more determined to fight crime.
Ace has been a popular character with Batman fans for many years. He is a loyal, brave, and intelligent dog, and he is a valuable asset to Batman. Ace is also a symbol of hope, and he reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future.