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Batman

Biography

Childhood

At the age of eight, in front of Bruce Wayne's eyes, his parents were killed by the robber Joe Chil: his father, the doctor Thomas Wayne, and his mother, Martha Wayne. Earlier, at the same age, little Wayne one day, while walking around the family estate, fell into a cave filled with bats and was very scared, but his father arrived in time and pulled him out. These events left a big imprint on Bruce's life and worldview. From then on, he lived at Wayne Manor under the care of his uncle Philip Wayne and his butler Alfred Pennyworth. Bruce spent his youth traveling around the world improving his intellect, spirit and body. He studied various sciences and martial arts.

Youth and training

At the age of 16, the future Batman tried to study in various educational institutions, including at the University of Cambridge. However, he did not stay there for long, preferring self-study and training with certain teachers. Bruce Wayne mastered 127 fighting techniques, including aikido, yau-yang and ninjutsu. Among his teachers were the master of secrecy Henri Ducard, an equal among the “Phantom Tribes of the Ten-Eyed Brotherhood”, an African bushman who taught Wayne to hunt, Nepalese monks taught him the art of healing and speedy healing of injuries.

The Making of Batman

At the age of 20, Wayne tried to become an FBI employee, but soon decided that he needed to fight criminals using their own methods. After this decision, Wayne began to fight crime in Gotham City on his own and without yet using the bat suit. However, his initial attempts to fight were not so successful until, after another fight with bandits, after which he almost died, he, sitting in his office, saw a bat crashing against the window glass and remembered that incident and the fear that he experienced in as a child, falling into a cave with bats. From this time on, Bruce Wayne transformed into Batman and began using the bat suit as a means of intimidation and threat against criminals.

Batman began to operate mainly at night. Persistent rumors began to circulate around the city about a superhero who had allegedly appeared in Gotham City, fighting crime alone. The rumors were debunked by a real demonstration of Batman's reality when the latter appeared during the daytime and liberated a school captured by terrorists. His action was shown on all the news of various television channels.

Subsequent heroic activity

Having made himself known, Batman began collaborating with Gotham City police officials. The latter created for this purpose a large spotlight with the image of a bat, which was activated during danger and a circle of light with an image of a bat in the middle was turned into the sky. The device was called the "Bat-signal". To fight crime, Bruce Wayne created a hidden hideout in the cave he fell into as a child, which he could access directly from his family estate.

Redefining Batman's Identity

After believing that the supervillain Alexander Luthor killed his friend and partner Dick Grayson, Batman wanted to kill Luthor, thereby violating his principles of justice. However, it soon became clear that Dick was alive and Batman left Gotham City for a while to rethink his future activities. He traveled to the Middle East, accompanied by Robin and Nightwing, where, under the auspices of the Cult of the Ten-Eyed Men, he underwent repeated training and honed his endurance.

Returning to Gotham City, Batman faced another problem - he met Ibn al Xu'fash, supposed to be Batman's son from the criminal Talia al Ghul.

Universes Collide

Concerned about possible invasions from other worlds, Batman created an independent global security system to monitor breaches in space, detect and neutralize characters from other universes.

Batman's alter egos and other personalities

Batman carefully tried to maintain his real identity, but there are several characters who knew who was hiding under the mask of the man-bat: Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lanterns, Kyle Rayner and Alan Scott, Plastic Man, Aquaman Orin, Green Arrow, Nightwing, Jason Todd, Robin, Oracle, Martian Manhunter, Alfred, and Doctor Leslie Tomkins.

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Bruce Wayne

Behind the Man-Bat mask is Bruce Wayne, billionaire industrialist, playboy and philanthropist. The voices are different - Batman uses a deeper voice.

Matches Malone

Among others, Batman also used the identity of the bandit "Matches Malone" to infiltrate the criminal environment. Matches Malone was a former gangster who was accused of murdering his brother. However, he was not charged due to the fact that he burned himself. Since then, Malone's identity has been used by Batman, but there have been problems with this too - Malone was often suspected of working for Batman and serving as his spy. Later, the real Malone showed up, faking his suicide and proving his non-involvement in the murder of his brother. But he was soon killed by the bandit Ventriloquist as a spy for Batman.

Subsequently, Batman avenged his murder and was even able to retain this identity and use it in his future activities. In particular, Batman, using Malone's identity, was even arrested and kept in the Black Gate prison.

Batman's enemies and adversaries

Batman's comic book enemies include the Joker, Mr. Freeze, Rag Doll, The Riddler, and Two-Face. Among Batman's enemies who knew about his real identity are: Ra's al Ghul, Hugo Strange, the Riddler, Catwoman, Scarecrow, Damnation and Hush.

Batmobile from the classic film series

Family and relationships with other superheroes

After the death of Batman's parents, Thomas Wayne, Martha Wayne, the closest people to him were his uncle Philip Wayne and, in particular, his butler Alfred. Alfred gave him support and understanding everywhere. Some of the closest superheroes to Batman are Superman and Wonder Woman.

Batman's sidekicks include Robin and Batgirl. Batman is also a member of such superhero societies as: the Justice League, the Outsiders, the Justice Society and the Teen Titans. Such membership in one way or another required relationships between superheroes in order to achieve the goals of the societies. The relationship was sometimes conflictual and suspicious on both sides; in particular, Batman himself kept files on other superheroes. And the Justice League, at one time, erased Batman's memory.

Women in Batman's Life

There were many women in Batman's life for whom he had certain feelings: Catwoman, Wonder Woman, Talia al Ghul, Andrea Biamont, Vicki Vale, Sasha Bordeaux and Zatanna.

Crime Fighting Tools

In his activities, Batman uses various kinds of devices, equipment, weapons and other means to achieve the goals of justice and made with the help of Wayne Industries. In particular, when in close contact with criminals, Batman uses so-called Batarangs (boomerangs, the shape of which symbolizes the image of a bat), which can be used to defeat the enemy, limit his mobility, etc. Low-power explosive devices, capsules with tear gas and smoke are also used. An indispensable attribute of Batman is a bat suit, designed to instill fear in criminals. Batman carries the necessary equipment on his belt, including a harpoon pistol, a cutter, a paralyzing toxin, etc.

To move in space, Batman can use vehicles such as the Batmobile, Batplane, Batboat and Batcycle. To fight crime, they are equipped with many necessary devices, meeting the latest technology. The appearance of these vehicles is futuristic and bears a resemblance to the image of a bat (however, for example, in the film Batman Begins, the Batmobile does not have such a resemblance).

Batman's Skills and Abilities

physical characteristics

Unlike many superheroes, he does not possess any superhuman powers or abilities. Batman has great physical potential, which accumulated throughout his training and development. Batman began his first physical training at the age of 11, and at 12 he began working with heavy equipment. At 15, Batman began developing his own diets and individual workout routines, achieving very significant results by the age of 20.

Thus, also without taking alcohol, with the help of intensive work on himself, Batman achieved a state of the body close to perfection. Also physical characteristics of Batman as a superhero are his high gymnastic and acrobatic abilities. His superhuman strength is known, when he lifted weights weighing about half a ton, punched through brick walls, broke steel chains and handcuffs, and felled trees with blows. His reflexive capabilities are no less impressive; in particular, there are known cases of him dodging shots.

Batman's speed in some cases reaches 56 kilometers per hour, and his endurance allows him not to breathe for up to 5 minutes under water. Superhuman agility and durability allow him to ignore pain and successfully overtake his opponent in various situations.

Martial arts proficiency

Since his youth, Batman has intensively studied various types of martial arts, achieving the point that he was able to practice 127 martial techniques (all of which he studied outside the United States). In the USA, he studied hand-to-hand combat techniques for about 3 years. By the age of 18, Batman was proficient in Karate, Judo, Jujutsu and Aikido at the 2nd and 3rd degree level. At 18, Batman left the United States and continued his training abroad, receiving a black belt in Savate and Kung Fu. In addition, Batman is at a high level familiar with the tactics of commando squads, fighting blindly. Studied Ninjitsu, Muay Thai, Kobudo, Yaw-Yan, Tae Kwon Do and Dragon style. Took lessons from Wild Cat, a world boxing champion.

Knowledge of various types of combat techniques is complemented by mastery of weapons, in particular swords and knives. Batman has mastery of stealth, as well as a very accurate shot and uses a Batarang. There is a known case of the latter fighting off a flying bullet.

Mental capacity

No less supernatural powers are the capabilities of his mind. So it reaches a value of 192, and analytical abilities are no less high. While learning to perfect his body, he also studied various sciences: biology, mathematics, physics, mythology, geography and history. At 21, he had already earned degrees in criminology, computer science, chemistry, and several other scientific fields. By the age of 23, he had mastered espionage skills: sabotage, security systems, sleight of hand, etc. By the age of 25, he received higher scientific degrees in biology, physics and chemistry. By the age of 26, he had studied some forensic, medical and technical sciences.

Batman's linguistic knowledge includes the following languages: Spanish, French, Latin, German, Japanese, English, Russian, Cantonese and several other dialects. Superman taught him to speak Kryptonian. His tactical and strategic abilities are also known, as well as his ability to be a leader (he led the Justice League, studied the Art of War). Batman can get out of almost any situation - in 52 seconds he got out of a straitjacket, and with the help of a ballpoint pen he was able to get out of a straitjacket while chained.

He also has the skill of a tracker (he learned it from the African Bushmen), control vehicles, camouflage. Has a well-developed memory.

Comics

The Batman comic book universe is divided into three parts: this is the most classic golden age, followed by the silver age, and, as you might guess, the bronze age. In each of them, Batman changed his images, something new appeared, or someone new appeared in the life of the Dark Knight, the level of seriousness and complexity of masterpiece detectives rose from comedy action to bloody detective. There are so many comic lines about Batman, it’s impossible to list them all. We should also not forget about Elswords - other worlds that tell about what would have happened if the hero’s fate had turned out differently.

Animation

• Batman/Superman Hour (1968-1969)
• Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder (1969)
• The New Adventures of Batman (1977)
• Super Friends (1973-1984)
• Batman (animated series)(Batman: The Animated Series) was filmed from 1992 to 1995, there were feature films.

One of the first versions of the Batman cartoons, which are based both on comics and on the famous films “Batman”, “Batman Returns”, “Batman Forever”, “Batman and Robin”. The same series includes the animated version of the film Batman Begins and a version of The Dark Knight is being prepared.

• Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
• Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998)
• The Batman/Superman Movie (1998)
• The New Batman Adventures (1997-1999)
• Batman Beyond (1999-2001)
• Batman vs Dracula (2005)
• Justice League/Justice League Unlimited (2001-2006)
• The Batman (2004-2008)
• Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008)
• Batman: Gotham Knight(Batman: Gotham Knight) - a cartoon filmed in the anime genre. Six episodes total time is 1 hour 15 minutes. An alternate plot between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight is revealed here.
• Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)

Film adaptations

Computer games

• Batman 3D (1985)
• Batman: The Caped Crusader (1988)
• Batman (1989)
• Batman (1990)
• Batman: Return of the Joker (Revenge of the Joker) (1991)-(1992)
• Batman Returns (1993)
• Batman: The Animated Series (1993)
• The Adventures of Batman & Robin (1994)
• Justice League Task Force (1995)
• Batman Forever (1996)
• Batman & Robin (1997)
• Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)
• Batman: Chaos in Gotham (2001)
• Batman: Gotham City Racer (2001)
• Batman Vengeance (2001)
• Batman: Dark Tomorrow (2003)
• Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (2004)
• Batman Begins (2005)
• Justice League Heroes (2006)
• LEGO Batman (2008)
• Batman:Arkham Asylum (2009)

Literature

Foreign novelization

• 1989 - Batman.
• 1989 - Neutral Ground.
• 1990 - Happy Birthday. By Jack McDevitt, Mark L. Van Name
• 1990 - The Batman Murders.
• 1990 - Jangletown. Authors: Paul Whitcover, Elizabeth Hand
• 1990 - Museum Piece.
• 1991 - Batman: on the trail of the Specter (To Stalk a Specter).
• 1992 - Batman Returns.
• 1992 - Batman: The Last Angel.
• 1992 - Batman and Dracula: Red Rain.
• 1995 - Batman Forever.

Russian novelization

There are Russian-language novelizations of both the first and second films by Bill Flash. Marina Naumova and Gleb Kireev are hiding under a pseudonym.

• 1993 - Batman.
• 1993 - Batman Returns.

(Batman) was originally written as Bat-Man, his real name Bruce Wayne- a fictional superhero character appearing in the universe . He debuted in a comic called Detective comics No. 27 (May 1939). The character was created by artist Bob Kane in collaboration with writer Bill Finger, but Kane is officially the sole creator of the character.

Batman took 2nd place on the list " The 100 Best Comic Book Characters of All Time"According to IGN.

Biography

Wealthy philanthropist Thomas Wayne, his wife, Martha, and their 8-year-old son, Bruce Wayne, were leaving a movie theater at 10:47 p.m. As they set foot on Park Row (now called Crime Alley), a gun-toting gunman named Joe Chill approached them from the shadows to steal the pearl necklace Martha was wearing. Thomas, approaching the gunman to protect his wife, was shot by Chill, causing Martha to scream. Chill then shot at her, saying, "This will make you shut up!" Bruce, traumatized by the death of his parents, will never be the same. Later, Bruce was raised by his wise and loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce also inherited his family's large fortune, as well as his father's company, Wayne Enterprises. Standing at the gravestones of his parents, Bruce swore an oath to avenge the death of his parents.

Despite financial security, happiness eluded Bruce. Young Bruce was comforted by Doctor Leslie Thompkins, who helped him cope with the death of his parents and find purpose in life. At the age of fourteen, Bruce began a twelve-year journey around the world, seeking out experts in various fields, preparing himself spiritually and physically. Academically, he studied at Cambridge in England, Sorbonne in France and other famous European universities. A Frenchman named Henri Ducard taught him how to properly track people, a ninja named Kiriji taught him stealth, an African hillbilly taught him the arts of hunting, and Nepalese monks taught him healing.

Bruce returned to Gotham City, where he became a vigilante. But despite all his honed skills, he knew something was missing. Bruce believed that criminals were "superstitious and cowardly", and in order to rid Gotham of evil, he needed to change himself, and become a fearsome symbol of the city that would strike fear into the hearts of criminals. While Bruce was in his father's office, a large bat broke through the glass in the window. Bruce took this as an omen and remembered his fear of bats when he was still a child. This became his symbol; The Bat will sow fear in the cold world of Gotham. Using his large fortune, Bruce designed a suit and modern equipment, thus beginning a difficult double life: during the day, he will be the owner of a billion dollar fortune, a playboy and businessman, Bruce Wayne, and at night, he is Batman.

Character evolution

Golden age

From its first appearance in Detective Comics#27 in 1939, Batman was immediately introduced as a crime fighter. Bruce Wayne's childhood story was revealed in issue #33 and later fleshed out in issue #46. According to these releases, Bruce was born on February 19 to Thomas and Martha Wayne, wealthy Gotham industrialists involved in charity and improvement of the city, but Thomas Wayne worked as a doctor in a hospital instead of being involved in a corporation. Bruce grew up in the Wayne family mansion in the suburbs of Gotham and grew up as a privileged child until he was eight years old, until his parents died in front of little Bruce at the hands of petty gangster Joe Chill on the way from the cinema. At his parents' funeral, Bruce vowed to avenge his parents' death and to eradicate crime in Gotham. He undergoes intensive physical training, learning martial arts, possession of firearms and bladed weapons, surveillance and espionage skills, but understands that physical fitness alone is not enough. Wayne believed that “criminals are quite superstitious and cowardly,” and therefore he appearance should instill fear in them. He was looking for a suitable image, at that time a bat flew into the window, and Bruce decided to take its image as a basis and take the pseudonym Batman.

Early in his career, Batman was negatively perceived by the police, who considered the "masked vigilante" to be nothing more than a psychopath. At that time, Bruce had a fiancee, Julie Madison, and a little later Wayne takes in the orphan Dick Grayson, who was a circus acrobat, who became his partner Robin. Batman becomes one of the founders of the Justice Society of America and, together with, an honorary member of it. The city's police begin to treat him more favorably, and he soon receives the title of honorary detective of the Gotham City Police Department. Some time later, Alfred Pennyworth, the butler of the Wayne couple, arrives in the city and, after he learns the secret of Batman's identity, becomes his ally and assistant.

silver Age

The beginning of the Silver Age of DC is considered to be 1956 and the appearance of the new Flash - Barry Allen. The style of Batman stories changed to a less dark style between the Golden and Silver Ages, and by the early 1960s they included science fiction elements - space aliens, scientific experiments, but by the time of release Detective Comics#327, published in May 1964, Batman returned to his detective roots.

Following the introduction of the Multiverse in the early 1960s, it is revealed that all of the Golden Age characters lived on Earth-2 and the Silver Age on Earth-1, and the origin story previously described was that of what is now considered an alternate version of Batman. . The character himself was referred to as Earth-2 Batman, and later in the issue Superman Family#211, it was revealed that he married Earth-2 Catwoman (Selina Kyle) and became the father of Helena Wayne, later known as Huntress. Huntress subsequently joins Dick Grayson (Earth-2's Robin) in defending Gotham when Wayne leaves Batman's career to become police commissioner and is then killed during his final mission as Batman. This Batman story is considered an alternate story and not part of the main canon, however Batman comics were published without interruption, unlike similar characters DC: Alan Scott and Hal Jordan and Flash Jay Garrick and . Over the following decades, details of the origin of the main Earth-1 Batman were changed or expanded, such as meeting the future Superman in his youth and being raised by his uncle Philip Wayne, who appeared in the issue Batman No. 208 in February 1969. In 1980, then-series editor Paul Levitz became the author of the series The untold story of Batman, which carefully and chronologically described the biography of Bruce Wayne.

Throughout the period, Batman works alongside other heroes, most notably Superman, with whom he first teamed up in 1954 as part of the series World's Finest Comics and appeared until its end in 1986. Batman and Superman are generally portrayed as close friends who are aware of each other's true identities. Together they become the founders of the Justice League of America in issue Brave and the Bold No. 28. In the 1970s Brave and the Bold changed the name to Batman, and the hero himself appeared monthly in a team with several characters.

In 1969, Dick Grayson begins to attend college, which became the impetus for revising some aspects of the Batman stories. Bruce Wayne himself moves from his mansion to a penthouse at the top of the Wayne Enterprises skyscraper in downtown Gotham in order to be closer to crime scenes and respond more quickly. Between the mid-1970s and early 1980s, Batman almost always worked alone, sometimes teaming up with Robin or Batgirl. The stories returned to their traditional dark content and design, and the crimes depicted were increasingly serious. During this period, several new characters appeared and old ones returned, such as Ra's al Ghul, a terrorist several hundred years old who knows that Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person. In the early 1980s, Dick Grayson steps down as Robin and becomes a separate superhero under the alias Nightwing.

In the final release Brave and the Bold#200 in July 1983, Batman leaves the Justice League and forms new team called Outsiders. He remains the team leader until graduation Batman and the Outsiders#32 in 1986, when the series was cancelled.

Capabilities

Although he does not possess any innate superpowers, Batman is considered by many (even Superman) to be among the most dangerous people in the world. Batman has become one of the most powerful men in the DC Universe, despite not having any superhuman abilities at any point in his life. Starting at the age of 14, Bruce began training and studying with the brightest minds on the planet to learn about biology, forensics, anatomy and other fields that would help him become the world's greatest detective.

Batman is also a master of stealth, disguise and escape, using his Ninjutsu training. He infiltrated high security missions, including Lexcorp. He would disappear in sight of regular humans and metahumans such as Azrael. His stealth skills are so high that even superhero groups such as the Legion of Super-Heroes were unable to find him. His accuracy is said to be on par with Green Arrow. He is the second greatest escape artist, the first being Mister Miracle. Batman escaped the straitjacket in 52 seconds, then stated that it was too slow for him. He always carries several master keys with him. He usually uses disguises, one of his most famous identities being Mitch Malone.

To acquire all these skills, Bruce needed money. When his parents died, Bruce inherited millions of his parents' dollars, which he later turned into billions through investing. Bruce owns and operates Wayne International as well as Batman Incorporated.

Batman is the "World's Greatest Detective", solving the biggest mysteries with little or no data. He also speaks many languages ​​such as English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Japanese, Chinese and others. Bruce has extensive knowledge in criminology, psychology, medicine and anatomy. Batman is an excellent strategist, and is always several steps ahead of his opponents. This incredible ability is due to the fact that he studies his opponents, not only physically, but also mentally. He is a mentor for the Justice League International. Has deep knowledge of business, great in finance and marketing. He hacked into alien and future technologies.

Batman is trained in every martial art known to mankind, and out of every one of those forms of combat, he knows 127 that are deadly. These 127 are the main forms of battles that make up his normal fighting style. He is known to change his style to become unpredictable for his opponent. His main fighting style is a mixture of Judo, Ninjutsu, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Boxing, Karate and Dragon Style Kung Fu.

Thanks to his training, Batman can also handle almost every type of weapon known to man, even most of firearms - even though he despises them, considering them to be the weapons of cowards, and repeatedly avoids using them even when in need of help. Batman's fighting skills surpass most metahumans and normal men, and he even knows every pain point in the human body, as well as Dim Mak ("touch of death") methods. They can cause dangerous pain to his enemies, which can lead to dizziness, numbness, unconsciousness, temporary paralysis, disorientation, and even death.

Thanks to intense training and diet, Batman achieved outstanding results that simple people could be called superhuman. Batman is in peak physical and mental condition. Batman has shown amazing strength and can bench press at least 1,000 pounds and has personally stated that his maximum weight is 2,500 pounds on the leg press. However, as shown in Batman Odyssey #2, Batman was able to overcome his record leg press weight by using the power of his legs to move a stuck carriage. In Gotham After Midnight #2, Batman was able to apprehend two golden sarcophagi with an estimated weight of at least 1 ton, within one minute. Additionally, Batman is an accomplished gymnast and acrobat, although not on Nightwing's level. Batman's training and peak condition means he is very fast in combat. His high speed combined with his strength makes him phenomenally strong. One day, he caught Green Arrow's arrow and occasionally avoided being shot at point-blank range. He can hold his breath for 3 minutes and 15 seconds. He survived the vacuum of space after 27 seconds.

Weapons and equipment:

Thanks to his wealth, money is no obstacle to the development of various devices and devices that he uses in the fight against crime. The most famous of these is the Batarang, a sharp throwing weapon that has a boomerang-like return ability. Other items include smoke or flash grenades, caltrops (wire hedgehogs), a rebreather, and various types of antidote. There is a sonic device on the heel of his boots that can cause a swarm bats to his location.

Batman costume is an experimental military body armor that is too expensive for the military to put into production. Various types of Batman suits have appeared over the years, but the fact is that Bruce's suit is indestructible, bulletproof, and immune to temperature changes (it will not melt when exposed to fire, etc.). The suit is shock-absorbing and acid-resistant. When he fails to defend himself, his mask emits gas and electrocutes attackers who try to remove any part of his equipment. However, despite all this protection, the suit is vulnerable to sharp objects such as knives, and Batman has sometimes reduced the amount of armor in the suit to increase mobility.

One of his iconic pieces of equipment. Batman designed the pockets to be closed, and only he knows how to open them. His belt has a safety device, it can give an electric shock or activate an internal explosive device if someone tries to open it. It's made from leather belt with solid steel clasp. There are also compartments that contain collapsible Batarangs. Other equipment Batman carries includes various types of poison.

Some devices include:

• EMP Emitter
• Energy deflector
• Degausser
• Magnets
• Batarangs (freezing, explosive, electric, boomerang, etc.)
• Sonic grenades
• Sonic weapon
• Sound emitter
• Explosive plastic substance
• Smoke balls
• Tranquilizer darts
• Miniature explosive devices
• Foam gun against fire
• Mask
• Lockpicks
• Antidotes for poisons and fear toxin Scarecrow
• Kryptonite Ring
• Batmobile controller

Suit Insider

Upon returning from his apparent death, Bruce created the Insider Suit, which had abilities similar to those of the Justice League. It requires constant charging, but can be charged by absorbing energy.

This suit has the following abilities:

• Spectral mode: night vision, neutralization of sound/light waves from outside
• Speed ​​Force (Flash): Grants tremendous speed.
• Thermal Mode (Superman: Heat Vision)
• Willpower (Green Lantern): Copies the capabilities of green energy
• Camouflage Mode (Martian Manhunter): Invisibility
• Truth Mode (Wonder Woman): Cord with lie detectors and produce electric shocks
• Ability to fly
• Teleportation: 3 meter radius, can also move other people

In the media

Cartoon series

Batman appears in the animated series:

• "Super Friends" aired from 1973 to 1974.
• "The All-New Superfriends Hour" aired between 1977 and 1978.
• "Challenge of the Superfriends: New Episodes" aired between 1978 and 1979.
• "The World's Greatest Super Friends" published between 1979 and 1980.
• "Super Friends" aired from 1980 to 1983.
• "Super Friends: The Legendary Super Show" aired from 1984 to 1985.
• "Super Power Team: Guardians of the Galaxy" was released between 1985 and 1986.

New Batman Adventures", published between 1977 and 1978. In this animated series, Batman, along with his partners, faces various villains. For example, in the episode "Bite-Sized", an alien named Electro took over the consciousness of Batman and Robin so that they would help him steal government secrets. And in the episode "Bermuda Rectangle", a villain named Professor Bubbles and his henchman, Flux, hijack ships carrying some of the weapons he can use to take over the world.

Batman appears in the animated series" "published between 1992 and 1995. The character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. He is the main character of the animated series, for example in the series "Forteller", Batman investigates a cult called the Brotherhood, which was founded by the "mystic" Nostromus. And after Bruce finds out from many of his colleagues That Nostromus has the ability to predict the future, he decides to investigate. Eventually, Batman learns that Nostromus is a fraudster who has been setting up accidents to gain the trust of Gotham's upper-class citizens.

Batman appears in the animated series" Superman" ran from 1997 to 1999. The character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. He appears in the episodes entitled "World's Finest", "Time of the Knight" and "The Demon Reborn".

Batman appears in the animated series" New Batman Adventures" ran from 1997 to 1999. The character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. For example, in the episode "Never Be Afraid", Pugolo developed a new toxin that, instead of causing fear, eliminates it, making ordinary people carefree and dangerous, including Batman.

Bruce Wayne appears in the animated series " Batman of the Future" ran from 1999 to 2001, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. In the animated series, an elderly Bruce Wayne passes on the suit a teenager named Terry McGuinness, whom Voiced by Will Friedle.

Batman appears in the animated series" Project Zeta" airing in 2001. He appears in the episode entitled "Shadows".

Batman appears in the animated series" Static Shock" aired from 2002 to 2004. The character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. He appears in the episodes "Major League", " Iron men", "A League of Their Own" and "Future Shock". In the episode entitled "Major League", he comes to the aid of a young superhero when the Joker appears in town planning to destroy Static Shock.

Batman appears in the animated series" Justice League", the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. He is one of the main characters of the cartoon, as well as one of the founders Leagues.

Batman appears in the animated series" " ran between 2004 and 2008. The character was voiced by Rino Romano. The series followed the early years of Batman's adventures in the first two seasons, but was seen with Robin and Batgirl in the later two seasons, and even Superman; he also fought many usual villains.

Batman appears in the animated series" Batman: The Brave and the Bold", the character was voiced by Diedrich Bader. The animated series was aimed at a young audience and was not as dark as previous Batman shows.

Batman appears in the animated series" Young Justice", the character is voiced by Bruce Greenwood. He is one of the 7 founding members of the Justice League. He is also responsible for sending the team on secret missions. He is also the mentor to many of the team members especially Superboy, who is not on good terms with Superman. His alter ego Bruce Wayne also plays a key role in some episodes.Batman is also a mentor to three incarnations of the Robins (Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and Tim Drake) as well as Barbra Gordon/Batgirl throughout the series.

Batman appears in the animated series" Teen Titans", the character was voiced by Kevin Michael. In the episode "Red X Unmasked", when the team begins to remove the masks from the enemy they have captured, Batman's face appears and says "I am vengeance, I am the night, I am", but he is not allowed to finish and Robin takes it off mask.

Batman appears in the animated series" Teen Titans Go!". Batman makes cameo appearances in various episodes of the animated series (for example, "Books", "Slumber Party" and others).

Batman appears in the animated series" Watch out for Batman", the character was voiced by Anthony Ruivivar. The action of the animated series unfolds during early years Bruce Wayne acting as. During the season, he hones his skills with the help of his butler, Alfred five kopecks. Bruce introduced Alfred Pennyworth, who is a former MI6 agent.

Batman appears in the animated series" Justice League Action", the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. Batman appears as one of the main characters in the animated series.

Animated films

Batman appears in " Batman: Mask of the Phantasm"released in 1993, the role of the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. A new vigilante appears in Gotham and, unlike Batman, he does not leave his victims alive. The vigilante begins to hunt for the former leaders of Gotham gangster groups. The mysterious nature of the vigilante, also due to the similarities similar in appearance to Batman, causes the city of Gotham to doubt Batman and put him on the wanted list.This film also shows Bruce's life before he donned the mask, especially his romantic relationship with Andrea Beaumont.

Batman appears in " Batman and Mister Freeze"released in 1998, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. Batman encounters Mr. Freeze again after he returns from the Arctic, where he spent a lot of time. He is forced to return due to Nora's deteriorating condition. Freeze returned to Gotham, to find treatment for his wife.

Batman appears in " Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" released in 2000, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. In Neo-Gotham City, the Joker, who has been absent for the past 35 years, returns and begins to manage a criminal team. On his orders, they steal high-tech communications equipment. Despite the intervention of Terry McGinnis (successor Bruce Wayne, who plays Batman), the Joker escapes. Bruce insists that the Joker must be an impostor, claiming that he witnessed the Joker's death after their final battle.

Batman appears in " Batman and the Mystery of the Batwoman"released in 2003, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. Batman and Robin must face a new caped vigilante, whose identity is unknown even to Batman. Now, Batman and Robin are trying to find out what kind of person is hidden under the mask, as well as deal with old enemies Penguin and Rupert Thorne.

Batman appears in " Batman vs Dracula"released in 2005, the role of the character was voiced by Rino Romano. After Dracula himself comes to life, people begin to disappear in the city and Batman tries to find out what is really happening. On one of the nights of his patrol, the Dark Knight encounters Dracula.

Batman appears in " Justice League: The New Barrier"released in 2008, the role of the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. According to the plot, a new generation of superheroes who must join forcesto fight with threat posed by Earth.

Batman appears in " Batman: Gotham Knight", released in 2008, the role of the character was voiced by Jeremy Sisto. Children gather on the set, each of them tells one of the stories they heard about Batman.

Batman appears in " Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" released in 2009, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. The story centers on Superman and Batman stopping an asteroid from destroying the Earth and stopping , who has now become President and intends to destroy the Man of Steel, whom Lex blamed for the death of Major Force, exposing Superman to his eyes a great threat to the public.

Batman appears in " Batman: Under the Red Hood" released in 2010, the character was voiced by Bruce Greenwood. The story follows the death of Jason Todd (Robin), and several years later a new adversary appears in the city, who uses the Joker's old alias, wreaks havoc on organized crime in Gotham City, Batman realizes that the new opponent is somehow familiar to him.

Batman appears in " Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" released in 2010, the character was voiced by William Baldwin. Lex Luthor comes from another universe to ask for the Justice League's help in confronting an evil version of the League.

Batman appears in " Superman/Batman: Apocalypse" released in 2010, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. Batman discovers a mysterious teenage girl with superhuman powers and a connection to Superman. The girl attracts the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of the Apocalypse.

Batman appears in " Batman: Year One"released in 2011, the role of the character was voiced by Ben McKenzie. The story will tell about the early years of Batman, how and why he became the Masked Avenger. Also, the plot tells about Gordon, who only recently came to Gotham City.

Batman appears in " The Dark Knight: Revival of a legend. Part 1" released in 2012, the character was voiced by Peter Weller. Blaming himself for the death of Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne resigns And allows Gotham City plunge into the breeding ground of evil. But Bruce eventually has to return from the return of Two-Face. After this, a new Robin joins Bruce, young girl named Carrie Kelly, who helps him in the battle against mutants who strive to control all of Gotham.

Batman appears in " Justice League: Doom"released in 2012, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. Batman developed a plan to neutralize each member of the Justice League in case any or all of them fall under someone else's control. Mirror Master manages to take possession of this data and transfer it to Vandal Savage , which gathers the Legion of Doom to destroy the heroes.

Batman appears in " The Dark Knight Rises. Part 2"released in 2013, the role of the character was voiced by Peter Weller. After Batman returns, he decides to use this time to restore order in Gotham. But when the Joker finds out about the return of the Dark Knight, he decides to remind himself.

Batman appears in " Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" released in 2013, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. , together with the rest Leagues , appears at the beginning of the film, he helps defuse one of the bombs that Professor Zoom set up. But when The Flash changes history, Bruce Wayne is killed and Thomas Wayne acts as . And when the Flash takes it all back, he pays a visit and conveys him the letter that I gave him father Bruce.

Batman appears in " Justice League: War" released in 2014, the role of the character was voiced by Jason O'Mara. The film is based on the stories of the New 52. Batman investigates the appearance of an unknown monster, which many mistake for him. At this time, he meets Green Lantern and together they stumble upon an unknown device (MotherBox Suddenly, Parodemons attack, and then Darkseid himself appears. Now, individual active heroes have to unite to confront the powerful forces of evil and save the world.

Batman appears in " Batman's son" released in 2014, the role of the character was voiced by Jason O'Mara. Batman learns that he has a son named Damian, whom Talia leaves with Bruce to keep him safe. Although, Damian believes that he can take care of himself and doesn't need Batman.

Batman appears in " Batman: Assault on Arkham"released in 2014, the role of the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy. Batman is trying his best to find the bomb that the Joker planted before he got into Arkham. On the night of his patrol, he notices something strange is happening in Arkham and heads there. There , he encounters the Suicide Squad, who are trying to kill Waller.

Batman appears in " Justice League: Trapped in Time", released in 2014, the character was voiced by Diedrich Bader.

Batman appears in " Batman vs Robin

Batman appears in " Justice League: Throne of Atlantis" released in 2015, the character was voiced by Jason O'Mara.

Batman appears in " Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts" released in 2015, the character was voiced by Roger Craig Smith.

Batman appears in " Justice League: Gods and Monsters" released in 2015, the character was voiced by Michael Hall.

Batman appears in " Batman Unlimited: Chaos" released in 2016, the character was voiced by Roger Craig Smith.

Batman appears in " Batman: Bad Blood

Batman appears in " Justice League vs Teen Titans" released in 2016, the character was voiced by Jason O'Mara.

Batman appears in " Batman: The Killing Joke" released in 2016, the character was voiced by Kevin Conroy.

Series

Batman appears in the TV series Batman, which ran from 1966 to 1968, played by Adam West.

Batman appears in the 1979 TV series Legends of Superheroes, reprized by Adam West.

In the 2002 TV series Birds of Prey, Batman appeared in the first episode.

In the 2014 TV series The Flash, Wayne Tech, owned by billionaire Bruce Wayne, is mentioned in a news article that details its merger with rival company Queen Incorporated, owned by Oliver Queen, better known as the superhero Green Arrow, in 2024.

Young Bruce Wayne appears in the television series Gotham, played by actor David Mazouz.

In Legends of Tomorrow, Rip Hunter tells his team that he saw "the death of the Man of Steel and the fall of the Dark Knight" in the future.

Batman appears in the TV series Titans, played by stuntman Alain Moussi.

Who is Batman? It’s a strange question, because together with Superman he is one of the most famous fictional heroes in the world, on whose example more than one generation of readers has been raised. In addition, many films are dedicated to Batman. How did the image of this character evolve throughout his “film career”?

Who is Batman: character description

This superhero first appeared on the pages of comic books in 1939.

Soon he received a separate series and a team of assistants in the person of Robin, Beegirl, Commissioner Gordon and others. Throughout its long " literary career“This character managed to gain popularity around the world. As soon as a hero was not called by the name of Batman: The Dark Knight, the Guardian of Gotham, Best detective in the world, etc.

Appearing shortly after the Great Depression, he embodies the hopes of ordinary citizens for an all-powerful and incorruptible defender of the weak from ruthless criminals and corrupt authorities. A special feature of Batman that distinguished him from other superheroes was that he did not possess any superhuman powers and fought evil using his mind, physical dexterity and technical devices. In other words, every reader realized that theoretically he, too, could become Batman.

The hero’s alter ego was no less attractive to Americans in the late 1930s. While for most of the characters it was a mystery who Batman was (photo below), readers knew that under the guise of a valiant crime fighter was a billionaire and playboy - Bruce Wayne. Americans impoverished after the Great Depression desperately wanted to believe in the existence of a noble rich man, ready to help poor people, like Wayne was.

As time passed, more and more stories about Batman appeared. In addition, DC periodically rebooted the franchise. Despite this, the Dark Knight continued to be loved by more and more generations of readers.

The character's appearance on television in 1943 and 1949.

The popularity of the hero was so great that 4 years after his debut on the pages of comic books, an entire television series of 15 episodes was dedicated to Batman. The role of the Dark Knight was first played by Lewis Wilson.

In fact, it was a spy series about the confrontation between the USA and Japan, in which, in order to attract viewers, the popular comic book hero, Batman, was made the main character. Despite the fact that he was very far from canon, thanks to the television series, the character got a Batcave. And the devoted keeper of the secret of who Batman really is, butler Alfred Pennyworth, has turned from a well-fed Bavarian into a prim Briton.

Remembering the success of the first television series, after the end of the war it was decided to film its sequel - “Batman and Robin”. This time the role of Batman was given to Robert Laurie. Counting on the fact that viewers would watch this television series out of habit, its producers did not particularly bother with the script and budget. The result was a very mediocre show.

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After the failure of the 1949 series, no films or TV series were made about this hero for almost 17 years. However, after updating the comic, as well as the invention of the Dark Knight logo in the mid-60s, it was decided to make a new television series.

On main role They invited Adam West, who has a strong chin and a heroic voice. The 1966 project was incredibly successful. He managed to stay on air for season 3, in addition, a full-length film based on him with the same cast was shot - “Batman”. The film received audience recognition, and for the next 20 years it was the best in its series.

In contrast to the rather dark atmosphere of the comics, the television series and film with Adam West were more reminiscent of a light comedy, where good always triumphs over evil and does so effectively and cheerfully. Despite such an obvious contradiction to the canon, West is still considered one of the best incarnations of Batman on screen.

By the way, after the closure of the project, this artist voiced most of the cartoons dedicated to the Defender of Gotham for many years.

Movies with Michael Keaton

For more than 20 years, directors did not risk releasing new project about the Dark Knight. Since every viewer answers the question: “Who is Batman?” - he invariably answered - “Adam West”, no one believed that it was possible to somehow outshine the 1966 movie.

However, Tim Burton was not afraid of difficulties and in 1989 he released the film Batman, in which Michael Keaton played the Gotham Knight.

This project was truly a turning point in the film biography of Batman, because for the first time he was shown on screen not in a comic way, as was previously the case, but as tragic character, tormented by deep emotions.

Keaton's Dark Knight has lost the gloss and pathos of West, he has become more humane and closer to the audience. It is not surprising that Burton's film grossed more than $400 million and held the title of the best of its kind for almost 20 years.

Thanks to the success of the first film, 3 years later the second was filmed with the same Michael Keaton - “Batman: Returns”. Despite star cast(Danny DeVito and it collected less at the box office than the first film. Many believed that this was due to the overly gloomy atmosphere in the film, but true comic book fans, on the contrary, were delighted with this film adaptation.

"Batman Forever"

Despite the decline in audience interest in the Dark Knight, in 1995 it was decided to dedicate another movie to him. This time, Burton was replaced in the director's chair by Joel Schumacher, and instead of Keaton, Val Kilmer was invited to play the leading role.

The new director made the project bright and colorful - to match the Hollywood standards of the 90s. At the same time, Burton's atmosphere was lost, and the picture, despite excellent box office receipts, was the weakest in this trilogy.

The audience's attention to the project was attracted by the presence of a huge number of stars: Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris O'Donnell and Drew Barrymore. It is worth noting that Val Kilmer looked faded against their background and was recognized at that time as one of the worst performers of this role.

"Batman and Robin"

Although the films about the Knight of Gotham became worse with each new one, viewers were still interested in his fate. Therefore, in 1997, Schumacher shot another film in the series. Since Val Kilmer's performance turned out to be weak, it was decided to take another performer. It was only George Clooney who was gaining popularity.

Despite his charm, the new artist played even worse than the previous one, creating on the screen instead of the noble Batman a puppet Ken with a rubber smile. In addition, the project itself began to resemble a hackneyed television series rather than a movie.

Neither the charming Uma Thurman, nor Arnold Schwarzenegger, nor young painting received negative reviews, because of which over the next 8 years no one believed that the franchise was still capable of achieving success.

Christopher Nolan trilogy

However, in 2005, aspiring Hollywood director Christopher Nolan, who became famous thanks to the film Memento, decides to try to revive the cycle. Based on his own script, based on the comics “Year One” and “The Long Halloween,” he is directing the film “Batman Begins.” Christian Bale was invited to play the main role.

The film turned out to be incredibly successful, reaching the level of "Batman" in 1989. In addition, it served as the beginning of a new wave of Batman mania.

The reason for this success was that for the first time in the history of film adaptations of comic books about the Dark Knight, a film was able to convey the dark spirit of the graphic novels of the cycle. In addition, the film carefully developed the characters and motivations of characters such as Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman), Rachel Dawes Carmine Falcone (Tom Wilkinson), Ra's al Ghul (Liam Neeson) and others. In addition, the years Bruce Wayne spent away from his native Gotham were told on screen for the first time.

After the great success of the film, Batman Knight reappeared on the screen 3 years later in Nolan's film The Dark Knight. This picture became the most successful in the entire film history of The Dark Knight and grossed over a billion. In it, Christian Bale again played the role of the Gotham Knight, opposing the cunning Joker. It is worth noting that in this film, for the first time, the neck became mobile.

The last film in the trilogy was the 2012 film “The Dark Knight Rises.” In it in last time viewers meet their favorite performer - Christian Bale.

"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"

The fantastic box office success of Nolan's trilogy proved that in the new millennium, audiences still remain partial to the Gotham Knight. Therefore, before the filming of The Dark Knight Rises had finished, negotiations began on the film adaptation of the Batman v Superman project, which was abandoned in 2001. The project's script was based on the comic book of the same name, but its plot was simplified.

Initially, Bale was offered to play the role of the Dark Knight again, but he refused and the producers' choice fell on Ben Affleck, who had previously played the superhero Daredevil.

Despite the luxurious advertising campaign for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, viewers were very skeptical about it. However, this did not stop the film from collecting more than 850 million at the box office. Such a tremendous financial success, however, did not soften the attitude of critics towards the film - it was recognized as very mediocre. In particular, due to the metamorphoses that occurred with Batman. Brave and independent hero, as Bruce Wayne has been known to viewers and readers for many years, in the new film adaptation turns into an envious paranoid. In addition, Ben Affleck, who has grown considerably fat, despite his muscles, looks like a fat hog compared to the fit Henry Cavill.

The irony is that, despite the indignation of some viewers who believe that Affleck, for all his merits, is not suitable for this role, the actor was not only not removed from the project, but was also made the director of the upcoming solo film about the Dark Knight.

"Justice League: Part 1"

Competing with Marvel, DC also actively began creating their own cinematic universe.

Therefore, they are simultaneously filming several projects at once, in which the Dark Knight appears. Thus, the movie “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” became a prequel to the project “Justice League: Part 1”, which is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2017.

It is known that Batman, played by Ben Affleck, will play a leading role in it. It is also possible that the writers in this film will better develop the character's character than was done in the previous project.

Among other DC projects in recent years in which the Dark Knight appeared is the film “Suicide Squad.” It is also possible that the superhero will appear in episodes of Wonder Woman, The Flash and Aquaman.

Ben Affleck's film "Batman" 2018

Next year, filming will begin on a new film about Gotham Knight. Ben Affleck will not only play Batman again, but will also serve as director and co-screenwriter of the film.

It’s hard to imagine how the new Batman will appear before the audience, but fans believe in the best.

TV series "Gotham"

In addition to numerous movies, there is also a television series called "Gotham", which focuses on who Batman is and how he became the Dark Knight.

Since, according to the plot, Bruce is still a teenager, the main character is Detective Gordon, Batman's future ally. At the same time, the hero himself rarely participates in events due to his young age. The role of the Dark Knight in the television series "Gotham" is played by David Mazouz.

Over more than seventy years of "film career" Batman has evolved from comic character to the defender of the Earth from the alien threat. What surprises await fans of this superhero in the future will become known with the release of “Justice League” and the new “Batman”.

B Batman, originally Bat-man, is a fictional superhero, a comic book character from DC Comics, who first appeared in Detective Comics No. 27 in May 1939. Along with Superman, Batman is one of the most popular and famous heroes comics. It was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. Until recently, Bob Kane was considered the main creator of the character, but after much research, the credit was transferred to Bill Finger in 2015, as Kane's actual contribution to the creation of the character was very minor.

In the original version of the biography, Batman is the secret alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne, a successful industrialist, philanthropist and favorite of women. As a child, after witnessing the murder of his parents, Bruce vowed to dedicate his life to eradicating crime and fighting for justice. Having prepared himself physically and mentally, he puts on a stylized bat costume and takes to the streets of the city to confront criminals. The setting of the stories in the Batman comic is the fictional American city of Gotham, based on Chicago with elements of New York. With the assistance of several supporting characters, including his sidekick Robin, his butler Alfred, Police Commissioner James Gordon, and the occasional superheroine Batgirl, Batman confronts the criminal underworld, corrupt politicians and corrupt government officials in Gotham, as well as a group of villains including the Joker, Two-Face , Poison Ivy, Penguin, Scarecrow. Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not have superpowers, but uses his intelligence, martial arts skills, knowledge of science and technology, as well as an unbending will, the ability to instill fear and intimidate his enemies. Unlike the criminals he confronts, Batman never kills anyone and never takes revenge on anyone.

From the moment of its appearance, the Batman comic book almost immediately gained popularity, receiving its own comic book series of the same name less than a year later. Over time, several options have emerged different interpretations character. Since the release of the Batman television series in 1966, the character of Batman, portrayed by actor Adam West, has been used in comic books for many years. In the 1980s it was decided to bring back a more sinister look Dark Knight, which is reflected in the 1986 comic book mini-series Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (Russian: Batman: Return of the Dark Knight) by Frank Miller. Miller's rewrite of the character became the basis for Tim Burton's 1989 film Batman and the 2005 reboot Batman Begins, directed by Christopher Nolan, which revived the character's popularity. As a cultural icon, Batman has been adapted into films, television and books, and has also appeared in various types of merchandise sold around the world, such as video games, toys and clothing. Batman is currently ranked #2 on IGN's "Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time" list.

One day talented artist named Bob Kane sketched a character called Batman (in other variations - Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman). It was a superhero whose costume resembled bat wings. The name Batman is translated from English as “Man-Bat”. A sketch of the character was seen by writer Bill Finger, who helped Kane bring his idea to fruition. The creators of Batman had no idea that soon new hero comics will not be inferior in popularity to Superman.

Batman was conceived as a highly moral superhero, an ardent crime fighter, endowed with many talents. The source of inspiration for creating his image was the popular culture of the 30s of the last century, including films, magazines and comics of that time. In his interviews, Kane said that in the artistic design of the hero he was guided by the films “The Mark of Zorro” and “Whisper of the Bat.” Finger also noted that Batman, his appearance and character were formed under the influence of pulp magazines, the image of a hero named Shadow from the magazine of the same name, and detective stories about Sherlock Holmes.

Batman's biography has been corrected several times, but in all variations the following can be distinguished: common places. In ordinary life, Batman's name is Bruce Wayne; outwardly, he looks like a frivolous reveler, an eligible bachelor and a playmaker. Bruce Wayne has a decent fortune - he is the owner of a corporation that he inherited from his deceased parents.

The most important point in Batman's biography is the violent death of his parents at the hands of the unscrupulous robber Joe Chill. Bruce Wayne is shocked by the death of his loved ones, he dreams of fighting crime in the city of Gotham. For this young hero acquires many skills: he improves his physical fitness, studies martial arts, and acquires detective skills.

Bob Kane and his creation

At a young age, Bruce Wayne becomes a regular at Cambridge, the Sorbonne and other European scientific centers, but educational framework weigh him down. In his travels, he learns 127 combat disciplines, including ninjutsu, aikido, etc. Wayne learns from specialists stealth stalking, hunting, the art of healing and even ventriloquism. The hero's mental abilities are amazing. Batman's IQ is 192, and he studies mathematics, biology, mythology, physics, history, geography, chemistry, computer science and criminology with equal zeal. Thanks to the knowledge and skills he gained, Batman was able to become a dangerous and unpredictable adversary. It is also worth noting that, unlike other superheroes, Batman is not endowed with any superpowers. To fight opponents, he uses exclusively his intellect and physical strength.

After his first appearance in comic books in 1939, Batman quickly gained popularity. At the moment, the franchise includes an innumerable number of comics, animated series, a huge number of toys and other products where Batman appears. The filmography with the participation of this character includes over 20 full-length films, and new films continue to be released.

Films and TV series

"Batman" (Batman 1, 1943)

It's only been four years since Batman's debut in comics, but a TV series starring the character is already coming out. According to the plot, Batman of the first film is a secret agent of the American government. Time period: World War II. On the side of evil in this series is the Japanese agent Doctor Daka, and it is him who Batman will oppose. 1 superhero movie bat was met with great interest. It is believed that this Batman series is part 1 of the general film history of the hero named Batman. The first film was released in 15 episodes.

"Batman and Robin" (Batman and Robin serial, 1949)

A few years after viewers found out who Batman was, they decided to continue the series about this superhero. This time, the fighter for justice enlists the help of his partner Robin. The 15-episode TV project “Batman and Robin” received little funding, which affected the quality of the plot and visual design. However, the outright second-rate status did not diminish the people's love for the brave man named Batman. The film only fueled the public's interest in this character.

Batman and his sidekick and friend Robin in the 1949 film adaptation

"Batman" (Batman 2, 1966)

The 1966 Batman TV series is an enduring classic. The series and the film Batman 2, released between seasons of the series, not only influenced popular culture of the time, but also became the basis for the plots of subsequent issues of Batman comics. The 1966 Batman TV series and film starred Adam West, who made a funny, comedic Batman. The television series was a success, airing 120 episodes in total. Batman 2 is not as serious a film as subsequent films about the character. The Batman of the 60s is not yet the Dark Knight. Therefore, for those who like modern Batman, the 1966 film may seem farcical and absurd. In part, such people will be right, since the movie “Batman 2” is more reminiscent of a family comedy in genre. However, Batman films continue to evolve.

Cheerful Batman and Robin

"Batman" by Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher

"Batman" (Batman 3, 1989)

“Batman” in 1989 became a cult classic and gave rise to a new understanding of the hero. The film "Batman 3" (Batman 3) was the fruit of the labor of then-novice director Tim Burton. The big-budget film starred such stars as Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger. Moreover, Michael Keaton's Batman became a dramatic figure for the first time, and Jack Nicholson's Joker appeared as a truly insane villain who is not afraid of Batman. The 1989 film ultimately proved that superhero stories could be serious. Batman 3 was a huge success and is still considered one of the highest-grossing DC Comics films. After the release of Part 3 of the Batman movie, the character gained fans all over the world.

"Batman Returns" (Batman 4, 1992)

"Batman Returns" (1992) is a sequel to Tim Burton's first film about the Dark Knight. The film "Batman Returns" turned out to be quite dark - noir is finally making itself known. The city of Gotham is truly mired in darkness, and new sinister plans are being prepared in its depths. Batman 1992 is just as dramatic as its predecessor. This time he will have to fight the villain Penguin, played by Danny DeVito. A new romantic intrigue appears - Batman and Catwoman. The film received such a dark tone that critics could not remain silent about this. Nevertheless, Batman 4 is a successful film, and it cannot avoid a sequel.

Catwoman became one of the main characters of the 4th part

"Batman Forever" (1995)

Batman Forever was directed by Joel Schumacher, with Tim Burton serving as producer. Along with this, the style of the painting also changes. Schumacher decided that the previous films were too dark, so he wanted to make the film “Batman Forever” bright and friendly, devoid of hopeless darkness. As a result, Batman 1995 turned out to be glossy, for which it was criticized by some fans. According to the creators of the film "Batman Forever", such an atmosphere was supposed to attract more people to cinemas.

It is also worth noting that Batman’s partner, the acrobat Robin, and the villains Two-Face and Riddler, played by Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey, appear in this part. The love story of the film is connected with Dr. Chase Meridian, played by Nicole Kidman.

Tim Burton exaggerates

"Batman and Robin" (1997)

Wanting to repeat his success two years later, Joel Schumacher releases another film called Batman and Robin. The film was poorly received despite its superstar cast: George Clooney played the role of Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger played the villain Freeze, and Uma Thurman played Poison Ivy. The film "Batman and Robin" is criticized for the fact that the brightness that Schumacher wanted to achieve becomes vulgar, and the abundance of characters does not contribute to a clear and precise design of the action. As a result, Batman 1997 did not repeat the success of previous films. After the film “Batman and Robin”, fans of the Dark Knight will have a long break.

"Batman: Dead End" (2003)

Between the landmark works of Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan, many small projects related to such a character as Batman came and went. They tried to make a movie about the Gotham hero more than once, or rather at least nine times, but the projects turned into long-term construction. In addition to full-length films, some directors are taking on short films about Batman. One of the most famous is “Batman: Dead End”: a crossover connecting the DC universe and the universe of Aliens and Predators. This short film stands out for its magnificent and truly frightening performance of the Joker, as well as for its unusual combination of heroes from different fantasy universes.

Batman: The Christopher Nolan Trilogy

Batman Begins (2005)

After eight years of cinematic lull, Christopher Nolan takes on the task of resurrecting the history of Batman. In making Batman Begins, he takes cues from the comics Batman: Year One and Batman: The Long Halloween, as well as Bob Kane's classic portrayal of the superhero. 2005's Batman was intended to be the start of a trilogy. In the film "Batman Begins" the viewer learns about the hero's youth. After a family tragedy, Bruce Wayne travels the world and improves himself, then returning to Gotham, creating his famous image of the man-bat and eradicating crime.

Batman's return to screens in 2005 was big success

"Batman Begins" is memorable for its consistent noir style in a modern context. Critics responded enthusiastically to the appearance of the film "Batman Begins" and the general return of the Batman movie to screens. Nolan's Batman was a great success, and the director took on the second part of the trilogy.

Batman: The Dark Knight (2008)

"Batman: The Dark Knight" is the second part of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. Main character In the film "Batman: The Dark Knight" he sees in the district attorney - the White Knight of Gotham - his replacement as the defender of the city, and dreams of finally being reunited with the girl he has loved since childhood. But superheroes, as you know, only dream of peace. Batman, the Black Knight of Gotham, is forced to continue fighting crime as the defenseless residents of the city are threatened by the Joker, a dangerous psychopath who wants only one thing: to see the world on fire. Two equal opponents come together in battle - Batman and the Joker, and the film from fantastic action movie turns into a thriller. The tagline for the 2008 Batman movie is: “Welcome to the world of chaos.”

The film "Batman: The Dark Knight" received warm reviews from critics and audiences. According to the IMDb rating, he is recognized as fourth among best films planets. The second part of the trilogy was remembered by the audience not only for the way Batman was embodied in it - the film amazed the audience with the role of the Joker. As a result, the film became one of the highest-grossing comic book films in their entire history.

Christopher Nolan's Batman surrounded by enemies

"Batman Rises" (2012)

The film “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns”, or in other versions - “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns”, “Batman: The Return of the Legend”, “Batman. The Dark Knight Rises was the final part of Christopher Nolan's trilogy. Batman 2012 is still the same hero without fear and reproach, but due to the death of prosecutor Harvey Dent, described in the previous part, he becomes a forced exile. He spends eight years in the shadows until a new villain named Bane appears in the city, ready to expose the story of Harvey Dent, which Batman does not want. The hero's return has taken place, but the forces are not equal, and Batman risks dying, but suddenly the mysterious thief Catwoman appears.

The film "Batman Rises" received mixed reviews with a bias toward positive ones. Critics praised Tom Hardy's performance as the villain and strong climax, but were unhappy with the convoluted plot.

DC Expanded Universe

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

In the film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, director Zack Snyder decided to show the confrontation between two iconic superheroes. The idea of ​​the film caused a lot of noise, fans were waiting for the Batman v Superman film, the release date of the film became a red day on the calendar for all fans of the DC Universe. But when Batman v Superman comes out, audiences and critics won't be so kind to it.

Speaking about the film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", the actors said that they had no goal of competing with Christopher Nolan. However, Ben Affleck, who plays Batman, noted that 2016's Batman v Superman is a more meaningful version of the comic book film. The 2015 Batman film is based on the conflict Batman v Superman. When creating the plot of the film "Batman v Superman", the scriptwriters were guided by the comics "The Death of Superman" and "Batman. The Dark Knight Returns." Batman and Superman became enemies. In the 2015 film "Batman", Superman, a god-like hero, now poses a danger to humanity. Batman vs Superman is expected, but the heroes of the 2016 Batman film will have to unite to protect the planet.

Critics slammed 2015's Batman; they thought the film was too drawn-out and ill-conceived. There is a lack of logic in the plot, pseudo-philosophical ideas and a blurry ending.

"Batman": new films

Among the latest films featuring Batman is “Suicide Squad” (2016), where the Dark Knight appears at the end of the film and voices his desire to deal with the Suicide Squad project. In 2017, filming of Zack Snyder's Justice League: Part 1 is planned, which will also feature Batman. A new Batman is planned for 2018. The latest installment of the Dark Knight film is in development with Ben Affleck set to direct and star as Batman. Last film It's worth waiting for in the fall of 2018.

Actors

Over the entire existence of the franchise, the famous Bat costume has been worn by many famous actors. The first truly memorable Batman was made by Adam West, who played the role of the superhero in a soft and comedic manner. West is a lamp family Batman. Actors in subsequent films looked to West, including Christian Bale, who played the Dark Knight in Batman Begins. Christian Bale managed to bring to life a truly serious and dramatic character. Christian Bale is Batman with a heavy burden of responsibility to humanity.

However, Bale was surpassed in terms of darkness by Michael Keaton in 1989's Batman. In the film "Batman Forever" the actors were changed, and Val Kilmer played Batman instead of Keaton. One of the most failed Batmans is considered to be Batman from the film “Batman and Robin”. The actors in this film, of course, were distinguished by stardom, and the main role was played by George Clooney, but critics unanimously note that Clooney turned out to be an inexpressive and glamorous Dark Knight. Ben Affleck will play the lead role in the new Batman film. Fans of the Dark Knight expect Batman played by this actor with a grain of salt.

The evolution of Batman's image

Batman was never able to decide on his girlfriend, so there are enough female characters in the Batman series. Among the most striking images are journalist Vicki Vale, played by Kim Basinger, Catwoman, played by Michelle Pfeiffer and Anne Hathaway, and Dr. Chase Meridian, played by Nicole Kidman. Also in various films, heroines played by Katie Holmes, Elle Macpherson and Maggie Gyllenhaal became Batman's girls.

However, the audience remembers not only Batman himself - the actors and roles of the magnificent villains of the DC Universe are also worth attention. Thus, in the film “Batman Returns,” actors Danny DeVito and Christopher Walken played the memorable Penguin and Max Shreck. One cannot help but remember Mr. Freeze, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Riddler, played by Jim Carrey, and Bane, played by Tom Hardy. In the film "Batman Begins" the actors were also chosen well, especially Cilian Murphy as the Scarecrow. But the main discovery among Batman's opponents was, of course, the terrifying Joker, played by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight.

Cartoons and animated series

Cartoons 60-70s

After the release of the cult series about the Dark Knight in the 60s, the first ideas for an animated version of the story about a superhero named Batman appeared. The Batman Adventures cartoon is the first of its kind, it was released in 1968 and includes 34 episodes. Next came the animated series “The Hour of Batman/Superman” and “Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder.” In the 70s, Batman cartoons were released one after another. These include The New Batman Adventures, The Batman and Tarzan Adventure Hour, Scooby-Doo Meets Batman and Super Friends crossovers.

First animated incarnation

90s cartoons

In 1992, the first official Batman animated series was created from Warner Bros. Animation, which entered the DC animated universe. The Batman cartoons featured in the series were inspired by the comic book Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and the films of Tim Burton. The gloomy style of the latter played a big role in the development of the project: an animated series with grotesque images and a vintage noir palette appeared on the screens. The audience saw Batman as dangerous and at times cruel to his opponents - the 1992 animated series was clearly intended for an older audience than previous ones.

The animated series Batman was a success, it ran for three years and was embodied in the form of the first full-length cartoon about the man-bat, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. In the 90s, continuations of the Batman series appeared under the titles “The New Batman Adventures” and “Batman Beyond.” The animated series "Batman Beyond" is interesting because it describes the events of the future, where Bruce Wayne has been replaced as a crime fighter by Terry McGinnis. Based on these series, the full-length films “Batman and Mister Freeze” and “Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker” were created.

The famous screensaver of the animated series "Batman" of the 90s

2000s cartoons

Meanwhile, the new millennium is coming, which has not diminished the popularity of such a popular favorite as Batman. The cartoon "Justice League", where Batman is a member of the superhero team, was released in 2001 and was released for five whole years. The team of fighters against evil included Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, and of course, Batman and Superman. The cartoon was replaced by a new re-release of the story of the Dark Knight. In the early 2000s, Warner Bros. is making a new project "Batman". The 2004 animated series is a remake of the 1992-1994 series. The story told on new way, was liked by critics, for which “Batman” in 2004 won six Emmy awards.

Based on the plot of the cartoon about Batman from the 90s, the full-length film “Batman: The Mystery of Batwoman” (“Batman and the Mystery of the Batwoman”) appeared in 2003, which tells about the Dark Knight’s acquaintance with a new superheroine named Batwoman. Afterwards, the next continuation of the animated series called “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” comes out. The animated film "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" tells the story of how Batman teamed up with Blue Beetle, Green Arrow and Aquaman to fight insidious villains. In parallel with the cartoon “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” the extraordinary animated series “Batman: Black and White,” made in a monochrome comic book style, is on the screens. In the 2000s, a large number of full-length cartoons about Batman were released. Among them is "Batman vs. Dracula", where the Dark Knight meets a character whose symbol is also a bat. Between the heroes is unleashed in literally bloody confrontation.

Original animated films of the DC Universe

Among the full-length films where “Batman” appears, there are cartoons that are original animated films of the DC universe. In 2008, the full-length cartoon Justice League: The New Frontier, based on the DC comic, and six combined short films Batman: Gotham Knight based on the films of Christopher Nolan were released. Next comes the cartoon "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" based on the comic book "Superman/Batman", which deals with Lex Luthor's plot against two of the greatest superheroes. After all, from people's favorites, heroes can very quickly become enemies of society.

In 2010, three original cartoons based on DC comics were released: Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, Batman: Under the Red Hood and Superman/Batman: Apocalypse. What stands out among them is not the children's cartoon "Batman: Under the Hood", made in a gloomy, depressive style with scenes of cruelty. According to the plot of the animated film, Batman meets a villain nicknamed the Red Hood. Viewers will be very surprised when they find out who is really hiding under the mask of the Red Hood. In parallel with the original cartoons based on the comics of the DC universe, animated series continue to be released. Batman is one of the heroes of the animated series Young Justice about teen superheroes and the main character of the animated series Beware: Batman.

The Eternal Confrontation between Batman and the Joker

The last decade has been a productive one for DC Comics cartoonists. Thus, in 2011, the premiere of the animated project “Batman: Year One” thundered at Comic-Con. The cartoon is the embodiment of nostalgia for the times when Batman just started his superhero career. Batman: Year One takes us back in time to find out how Bruce Wayne became Batman and what motivated him to become Batman. Next comes the cartoon "Justice League: Doom", which tells about the theft of secret information about the members of the Justice League by the supervillain Vandal Savage. His goal is to destroy the heroes using their weak sides. In 2012 and 2013, two parts of the cartoon “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” were released. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 focuses on Batman's return from self-imposed retirement. In the hero's absence, the streets of Gotham are filled with mutants and villains. The new Robin goes in search of the Dark Knight, because without him, the city's residents cannot resist crime. The cartoon "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns", part 2 is a continuation of the story that began. Batman is disliked by the US government and it wants to eliminate the hero with the help of Superman. At this time, the Bat is busy catching the Joker, because of which many people are dying. Batman finally manages to finish off the Joker, but in the end of the cartoon he dies himself. Bruce Wayne's secret is revealed. At the end of the film, the viewer gets a hint that Batman is actually alive.

At the same time, several cartoons dedicated to the Justice League were released: “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox” and “Justice League: War.” The first one talks about alternative history Batman, and the second is about the meeting of superheroes who have teamed up to save the planet. In 2014, fans of the Dark Knight were able to get acquainted with the cartoon “Son of Batman,” created based on the comic book of the same name. It tells the story of Batman's son Damien, raised by Talia al Ghul and his grandfather, the villain Ra's al Ghul. Of course, Batman will want his son to take the path of good. In the same year, the cartoon “Batman: Assault on Arkham” appeared, based on the computer game Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate. In this cartoon, the Dark Knight will face the Suicide Squad.

Among the latest Batman cartoons released are “Justice League: Throne of Atlantis,” based on the story of the superhero Aquaman, “Justice League: Gods and Monsters,” where the story of superheroes takes place in an alternate universe, “Justice League vs. the Teen Titans,” and “Batman: The Killing Joke.” . The continuation of the cartoon “Son of Batman” is the animated superhero film “Batman vs. Robin” in 2015. Is it possible to imagine a confrontation in which Batman and Robin would become participants? The cartoon gives a positive answer to this question, because the new Robin is Batman's son Damien, who has not yet decided on his moral position. In the cartoon "Batman vs. Robin" Damien will have to decide whose side he is on, and Batman will have to defeat the Masonic organization "Court of Owls".

New Robin - Damian - looks menacing

One of the most anticipated full-length modern cartoons about the Dark Knight is “Batman: Bad Blood” (2016), in other translations “Batman: Bad Blood”. The full-length cartoons “Son of Batman” and “Batman vs. Robin” logically precede the plot of “Batman: Bad Blood.” The release date of the cartoon was actively discussed in all interested circles. The full-length film appeared in 2016 and earned great popularity among viewers. The story of Batman: Bad Blood revolves around the murder of Batman by a heretic. Now the Dark Knight's team must deal with the incident and defend the city from evil. In addition to the cartoon "Batman: Bad Blood", the full-length films "Justice League vs. Teen Titans" and "Batman: The Killing Joke" will be released in 2016. Also to this day, episodes of the animated series “Justice League: Chronicles of Gods and Monsters,” which started in 2015, appear.

"Batman Unlimited" (toyline cartoons)

There is a Batman cartoon series based on the toy line. It includes Batman Unlimited: Chaos, Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts, Batman Unlimited: Monstrous Mayhem and Batman Unlimited: Robots vs. Mutants. The series tells the story of a future Gotham where gothic architecture has given way to neon and acid colors. However, there are no villains in the city - Batman and Robin have enough work to do. The cartoons received low ratings from critics due to their inexpressive plot, predictability and secondary nature.

Cartoons based on the LEGO universe

In 2013, the first Lego project was released. Batman" is a cartoon dedicated to the Lego Universe. Cartoon "LEGO. Batman: DC Super Heroes Unite is based on the computer game of the same name. In it and other Lego projects, the roles of the main characters are played by Lego figures. It is also worth noting that in the Lego series. Batman" cartoons have a comedic plot with elements of parody.

This is what the characters look like animated universe LEGO

In addition to the cartoon “Lego. Batman: Superheroes Unite" was released in the series "Lego. Batman: The Movie, Lego. Batman: Under Siege, Lego. Batman v Superman" - a cartoon in two parts, "Lego DC Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League", "Lego DC Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom", "Lego DC Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Battle". Lego is expected to be released in 2017. Batman in the movies."

Characters

Batman is a superhero whose goal is to fight crime in the world and the city of Gotham in particular. Under the mask of Batman lies Bruce Wayne; the residents of Gotham know him as a very rich young man who leads an idle lifestyle and does charity work. As a child, Bruce Wayne suffered psychological trauma when he witnessed the death of his parents. Having received solid self-education, Bruce Wayne went on the warpath using the Man-Bat costume. Batman is very demanding of himself and others. Researchers of his image note anancastic personality disorder, in which a person is completely lost in doubt, studying details and perfectionism. Batman is afraid to become attached to someone, lest he again experience the pain he received as a child. Therefore, he has few close friends, among them are his partner Robin, the butler Alfred and Commissioner James Gordon. The hero does not have a permanent companion, but Batman has romances from time to time. Some of them even led to the birth of a child. Batman is pessimistic and tends to be in control (see comic LSA: Tower of Babel). He often blames himself for what he couldn't do.

Robin is Batman's partner and plays an important role in the superhero's life. He was taken under Batman's personal care after the murder of Robin's parents. Robin is a young man from a circus family. He has acrobatic skills, agility and agility. When Robin learned that Bruce Wayne was Batman, he decided to become his assistant. Robin shares a relationship with Batman that is close to that of father and son. Subsequently, the role of Batman's assistant, Robin, will be occupied by other characters.

Art dedicated to Batman's comrades

Alfred is the Wayne family's butler and Batman's confidant. After the death of Bruce Wayne's parents, it was Alfred who took custody of the boy. Batman became like a son to him. He is sarcastic and likes to joke around with Batman. He is devoted to Batman, helps him in every possible way and protects his secret. Appears in all adaptations of the Dark Knight story.

James Gordon is Gotham's police commissioner and Batman's friend and ally. Traditionally portrayed as one of the few honest and incorruptible police officers in the city. Helps Batman in the fight against villains.

Batwoman and Batgirl are the constant heroes of Batman, the female component of the team. Batwoman, in everyday life Katie Kane, is Batman's assistant. She decided to help the Dark Knight fight evil in order to realize her altruistic motives and try to win the heart of the superhero. By the way, the romance between Batwoman and Batman did not work out. Batgirl is Batwoman's assistant, like Robin is to Batman. At various times, the mantle of Bategrl has been donned by Betty Kane, Batwoman's niece, Barbara Gordon, Commissioner Gordon's adopted daughter, Helena Bertinelli, Cassandra Cain, and Stephanie Brown.

Damian Wayne is the son of Batman and Talia al Ghul. The grandson of Batman's most dangerous enemy Ra's al Ghul. Raised to be a killing machine, Damian gets his chance to moral choice between good and evil. As a result, Damian becomes the next Robin.

Catwoman is a cunning thief who plies her trade on the streets of Gotham, a mercenary. Has acrobatic skills and knows martial arts. Initially a supervillain and an enemy of Batman, Batman and Catwoman later become friends and fight together against common enemies. In some interpretations of the story, a romantic connection develops between the characters. The Joker is perhaps Batman's most famous enemy. A very dangerous killer with mental disorders. The Joker from Batman has become a recognizable image in popular culture: a disfigured face with clown makeup, a frozen grin, a purple suit. Incredibly cruel to everyone without exception. Represents irrationality and everything that Batman fights against. Batman vs. Joker is a classic intrigue that has no end, since the Joker has no goal to kill Batman, and it is not at all possible to kill the Joker.

Bane is a villain who became famous for being able to defeat Batman. In a brutal battle, Bane broke Batman's spine. According to the plot of the comics, he was imprisoned for his father; in the films he is presented as a serial killer. Bane from "Batman" does not feel pain thanks to the drug entering his body through a special mask, which looks quite menacing in appearance. The most memorable Bane in the film was played by Tom Hardy. Batman recovered from his fracture and took revenge on Bane.

Penguin is a villain of aristocratic blood. Got his nickname because vertically challenged, corpulent build and bird nose. The Penguin from Batman is a famous gangster and a prominent figure in the criminal world. Always acts only in his own interests. Often acts as an informant for both the Dark Knight and his enemies.

Scarecrow is a negative character with an ugly appearance. It has psychological education and uses this knowledge against his enemies. He also uses narcotic substances to arouse the fears of his opponents in reality, so it is the Scarecrow who is to blame for the embodiment of the nightmares of the residents of Gotham. Batman contributed to Scarecrow's incarceration in Arkham Asylum.

Azrael is a character known as the hero who managed to replace Batman while the Dark Knight was incapacitated due to a broken spine. Azrael - Batman is cruel and merciless, with criminal tendencies. When the real Batman recovered, he stopped Azrael's excesses.

Two-Face is former Gotham District Attorney Harvey Dent, a crime fighter. After his face was disfigured by acid, Harvey Dent's mental health began to deteriorate. He becomes a criminal with schizophrenic personality disorder, nicknamed Two-Face. Batman tries in vain to return him to normal life, but the “evil” half of Harvey Dent defeats the “good” one. Poison Ivy is a supervillain who has gained... unusual abilities after contact with a deadly poison. The charming beauty knows everything about toxins and poisons, so it’s not for nothing that she chose the nickname “Poison Ivy” for herself. Batman repeatedly encounters her as she tries to carry out dangerous plans to protect the environment.

Ra's al Ghul is a villain from the East. Head of the League of Assassins and the criminal organization "Demon". Uses the Lazarus Pit, which heals any wounds, therefore he is immortal. He has enormous influence in the world, which he uses for his own purposes. He dreams of creating a paradise on Earth, having previously selected people according to the principle of genocide.

Music and songs

The music of “Batman” is remembered by many, and for good reason, because over the years talented modern composers have been involved in the creation of the Batman film. Among them is Danny Elfman, who wrote the famous title theme to Tim Burton films. He complemented decadently gothic films with dreamlike, atmospheric melodies that every Dark Knight fan would recognize. Many of his tunes were used in cartoons, so the "Batman" song we may have heard as children was also written by Danny Elfman.

Christopher Nolan's films are notable for their equally remarkable musical accompaniment. famous composer Hans Zimmer. He brought epic, soul-stirring compositions with ethnic elements to the franchise.

Video games

Batman video games have been released since 1989. In the 90s, games for consoles and PCs called Batman, Batman: Return of the Joker, Batman Returns and Batman Forever were popular. Various games about the Dark Knight continued to be released in the 2000s, but the truly successful game was Batman: Vengeance and the series of games starting with Batman: Arkham Asylum. It was followed in 2011 by Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham City Lockdown. Another popular series started in 2013 with Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate. Then came Batman: Arkham Origins (“Batman: Arkham Origin”, “Batman: Arkham Origins”) and Batman: Arkham Knight (“Batman: Arkham Knight”, “Batman: Arkham Knight”). The 2015 Batman: Arkham Knight game is especially popular because it was made by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and is recognized as one of best games about Batman.

Screenshot from the game "Batman: Arkham Knight"

Also worth noting is the LEGO version of the Batman games, which appeared in 2008. These games include Lego Batman: The Videogame (Lego Batman 1), Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Lego Batman 2), Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (Lego Batman 3, Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham ") and Lego Dimensions ("Lego Batman 4").

As for flash games, pay attention to the platform arcades “Night Escape”, “Batman 2 – Pursuit in Gotham City”, “Scarecrow’s Revenge”, racing “Batman: Arkham Asylum”, “Chasing the Joker”, “Super Racing”, puzzles “Mysterious Labyrinth” and “Memory Balls”.

Comics

Batman movies, cartoons and animated series are incredibly popular, but don't forget that they are all adaptations of hundreds of comic books. Comics are the primary source of all storylines about the Dark Knight. They tell the public information about who Batman is. Comics about the Bat have been and are published in the form of ongoing series, limited series and various graphic novels. All series are overseen by DC Comics editors.

The first Batman comic was called The Case of the Chemical Syndicate, published in 1939 as part of the Detective Comics series. The hero quickly gained popularity, and already in the 40s a separate series of comics about Batman was published. In it, the creators of the Dark Knight - Bob Kane and Bill Finger - work out the details of the character's biography, reveal the past that Batman hides, including the death of his family, and introduce heroes from his circle. So, Batman gets his own “Watson” - Robin. DC Comics' Batman has continued to be popular, with comics continuing to be published even during World War II.

The first Batman comics

In the 50s, Batman comics became an exception - they were not withdrawn from publication, unlike many others. Notable screenwriter Jerry Robinson becomes a co-author of the creators of Batman. During those years, a well-known storyline appeared, telling about the alliance of Batman and Superman in the fight against crime.

In the 60s, comic book sales increased due to the release of the Batman series. At the end of the decade, artist Neal Adams and writer Dennis O'Neil took up the series, deciding to return Batman to his dark origins. In the 80s, comics by Frank Miller were noticeable, telling about the fifty-year-old Bruce Wayne. Modern readers are encouraged to begin their introduction to Batman comics with 1987's Batman: Year One, which tells the origin story of the hero. This comic was released as part of the relaunch of the DC Comics series. Next, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the famous issue entitled “Batman: The Killing Joke”, dedicated to the Joker. The comic was created by artist Brian Bolland and writer Alan Moore. Among other things, the comic book “Batman” appeared at this time. The Dark Knight Returns" introduces the conflict of "Batman v Superman". The comic book, like the story of the confrontation between the heroes, will be used repeatedly in the future.

The indescribable charm of the Joker in comics

In the 90s, screenwriter Jeph Loeb worked on comics. During these years, the popular comics were “Mad Love” about the Joker’s girlfriend Harley Quinn, “Knightfall” about Batman’s defeat from Bane, as well as “The Long Halloween”, which reveals the identity of Harvey Dent. In the 2000s, comics about Batman were published: “Justice League of America: Tower of Babel (2000)” about Batman’s participation in the Justice League, “Quiet!” about the alliance of Batman's enemies, "The Man Who Laughs" about the Joker, "Batman: Arkham City. "Batman: Endgame" about the Joker's trap, Frank Miller's "Supernova Batman and Robin" series, as well as "Court of Owls", "Batman and Dreams" and Grant Morrison and Paul Dini's "R.I.P. Batman" series, where tells about the death of Batman. Among modern comics, we note “Batman: Noel” 2016, authored by a celebrity in the world of comics, Lee Bermejo. Interestingly, this comic is inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Costume

Batman's costume, like the hero's story as a whole, is associated with the character's childhood. As a child, Bruce Wayne accidentally fell into a cave that was located under Wayne Manor - the future Batcave, Batman's headquarters. Despite his lucky rescue, the boy was greatly frightened by the bats. Already in adulthood, when Bruce Wayne was defeated in a clash with local criminals, he seriously thought about his purpose in life. While he was thinking, a bat burst into the office, breaking the window. The main character took this incident as a sign and decided to create a costume in the shape of a bat. In his opinion, criminals are cowardly and superstitious people, and the image of a bat should inspire horror in them.

The famous Batman costume

Different artists brought their own take on Batman's costume, but the general features of the hero's attire remained the same. Invariable details of the costume: a Batman mask with ears resembling the ears of a bat, a cape with long tails similar to the wings of a bat, a belt with gadgets and weapons, gloves, and the Batman emblem on the chest. The Batman insignia, a yellow ellipse with a black bat logo, became the character's calling card, much like the S for Superman. Main colors of the suit: gray, blue-black, dark blue.

Important elements of Batman's image are the gadgets he uses. We are talking about a batarang, a batscanner, a batradar, etc. Batman's vehicles are a technologically advanced Batmobile, as well as a batplane, a batboat and a batcycle.

Toys

Batman is among the most popular characters for the creation of various toys. DC Batman collectible figures have been around since 1940. The number of official collections of figures exceeds 30 series. In addition to figures, Lego Batman sets are extremely popular. LEGO Batman toys are sets of construction toys and figures related to cartoons and films about the Dark Knight. Lego Batman sets include not only the characters themselves, but also the Batcave, Bat-mobile, weapons, etc. In addition to Lego Batman, Batman coloring pages, a Batman car in various variations, and a Batman mask are also popular and other Bat-related gaming and collectibles.

Construction set "Arkham Asylum" with its inhabitants

Batman is a recognized icon popular culture in the world. The Dark Knight's popularity has spread far beyond the realm of comic books. Batman is a popular character even in countries where reading comics is not common. Children and adults admire Batman and imitate him. There are several secrets to the success of the Bat. As critics note, Batman is closer to the public because he does not have any superpowers. The Dark Knight was well received by audiences as a tragic figure whose problems are understandable to an ordinary person. Therefore, the viewer can easily identify with the Bat. This point was well captured by Green Lantern, who said to Batman the following phrase: “Don’t tell me you’re just a guy in a bat suit?” The public loves Batman's mission of fighting for justice. Moreover, like many good guys, The Dark Knight is lonely and persecuted, this invariably awakens sympathy in people. It is worth noting that Batman differs from the equally lonely Superman and Spider-Man in that he is successful in real life, and he cannot at all be called a loser.

The success of the franchise is also recognized by numerous media outlets. Thus, Entertainment Weekly included Batman in the top twenty heroes of popular culture. Some items associated with the creation of Batman are highly collectible. For example, the first issue of Batman Detective Comics #27 is valued at a million dollars and is considered one of the most valuable comics in history.

The cover of one of the most expensive comics in the world

However, there are other opinions about Batman. As a rule, negative critical reviews are somehow related to the assessment of comics in principle. There is a common perception of comics and graphic novels about Batman in particular as being shallow and mediocre and serving no purpose whatsoever. A number of critics even note the harm from such reading. The widest public response was caused by psychologist Frederick Wertham’s article “Seduction of the Innocent,” where he expressed a judgment about the danger posed by Batman comics. In his opinion, children and teenagers imitate what they see in such comics. The psychologist linked this to the growing crime rate among teenagers. In addition, some juvenile delinquents admitted to reading comic books, and the author of the article attacked graphic novels with indignation.

• Batman comics have received a huge number of awards for best issue, best graphic album, best story, the best artists and writers, etc.
• In honor of Batman, several amusement parks were created in the USA, Australia, Spain, Germany and other countries.
• Zorro is the character that inspired the creation of Batman. Just like Zorro, Batman is a masked hero who comes to the aid of people in trouble. By the way, before their death, Bruce Wayne's parents watch the film "The Mark of Zorro."
• Everyone knows the name of Batman in real life, but few know that Bruce Wayne is a compilation of the names of famous freedom fighters - the Scotsman Robert I Bruce and American hero Revolutionary War by Anthony "Mad" Wayne.
• There is a Batman town in Turkey that Warner Brothers tried to sue for trademark use. If you wish, you can also find Gotham on the map, this is a village in the UK. English folklore tells about the real Gotham as the habitat of fools and madmen.
• Who has Batman not collaborated with? The Dark Knight is a resident of the DC Universe, but can be seen in some Marvel comics. One limited comic series features Batman and Wolverine's collaboration in the Dark Claw, and there is also a Spider-Man/Batman crossover comic. At various times, Batman fought against Dracula ("Batman vs. Dracula") and helped Scooby Doo ("Scooby-Doo Meets Batman").

Batman and Wolverine

• Most difficult game about Batman is considered Batman: Arkham Knight. "Riddler's Riddles" ("Riddler's Revenge") - a tricky mission from this game, replete with puzzles and dangers, arouses great interest among gamers.
• Batman's appearance is also a compilation. The Dark Knight's cape is borrowed from the image from the radio show "The Shadow", the mask is from "Zorro", the costume is inspired by the films "The Bat" and the drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci.
• Batman v Superman is the first 3D film to bring together heroes such as Batman and Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash and Cyborg.
• The longest-serving role of Batman was played by Kevin Conroy, who voiced the Bat for 12 years. Batman speaks in his voice in three TV series, seven cartoons and five games.
• Batman is often compared to characters from other Universes. Fans create entire manuals on the themes: Batman vs. Spider-Man, Batman vs. Hulk, Wolverine vs. Batman. But they are especially interested in the confrontation Deadpool vs Batman. Based on this confrontation, the short film “Deadpool vs. Batman” was even created, where Deadpool kidnaps Catwoman to meet the Dark Knight.
• The 1997 film “Batman and Robin” was recognized as the worst project about Batman, which received 11 Golden Raspberry nominations. The film is considered the worst superhero film of all time.