At this point, the Scarecrow became an active criminal and gassed the Dynamic Duo with his fear toxin for the first time. Ace's introduction followed on Krypto the Superdog's debut in Adventure Comics #210 (March 1955), and by German Shepherd Dogs from detective films and serials, such as Rin Tin Tin and Ace the Wonder Dog.. Although he has no superhuman abilities, he is one of the world's smartest men and greatest fighters. 2) #2 (2011) and make their first appearance in Batman (vol. Cormac recruited the young, homeless Anita Jean as his prodigy but refused to let her have friends or pets. In the episode "Lazarus", his sword is shown in Batman's trophy room in the Batcave. Throughout Bruce's training, he constantly crossed paths Minhkhoa Khan, the man he knew as Anton. Panicking, Anita shot Cormac. Also during this time, Ra's, his uncle, and Huwe, the son who freed Ra's from the Sultan's initial execution are all using the Lazarus Pits to prolong their lives until an incident in London. Chemical building, where a distraction provided by a reluctant Harley Quinn allowed the Joker to go to Wayne Manor and attack Alfred. Maybe Mirror Master can help. By doing so, Batman was filled with every answer in the galaxy, total omniscience and nigh-unlimited omnipotence. Afterwards, despite his closeness with Catwoman, Batman insisted that they could not start a romance together and returned home with Dick. The character has also been featured in direct-to-video animated movies and a number of DC Comics video games. The New God Metron, having infinite knowledge of the multiverse due to his Mobius Chair, came to the Justice League and tried to warn them of their impending doom. Ace disappeared without explanation after the events of the No Man's Land storyline in the late 1990s. [3] A second Batman/Superman series was released in August 2019, with issue #16 as part of DC's Infinite Frontier.[4]. Batman was captured yet again by Man-Bat Commandos and put in a death trap by Talia, who had taken over Wayne Tower in the meantime. Ben Aldridge also portrays him in the television series Pennyworth. [102] "The Big Noise" (issues #6871)(issues #6870 were illustrated by Ardian Syaf) 'Anton' and Bruce, going by 'Jack', spent almost a year atop Paektu mountain training under Kirigi. He did not wear a mask, nor was he ever referred to as Bat-Hound, and has the appearance of an English Mastiff with a bat-shaped dark patch on his flank. They fought on the cliffside as a storm struck, and Bruce was able to channel his fury and love, overtaking Zuma. With the Joker War officially over, in the aftermath, Bruce discovered the Joker's bomb had been defused, theorizing that the Joker used his bat-equipment to set himself free. However, after altering the timeline, Booster became trapped in this new, darker reality for two years until he was able to fix it again. In The New 52, the Luke Roberts portrayed Thomas in the 2022 film The Batman. While Batman helped the palace staff and the injured within get to safety, Adam engaged the rebels with extreme prejudice. The events of the 2011 "Flashpoint" storyline led to The New 52, a relaunch of all of DC Comics' monthly books, and a reboot to the DC Universe in-story continuity. [130] In their battle, Bruce found himself too weak to fight, but was bolstered when Jim Gordon called on the entire city to take on the role of Batman and be heroes for the sake of their own city. He's not necessarily Western. However, Batman quickly took out most of the assassins and teamed up with Deathstroke, Catwoman, Harley Quinn to defeat Riddler. [180], During Bruce's jury session, Dick Grayson covered for him as Batman. [11], Another incarnation of Leviathan appeared in the pages of "Event Leviathan". Not long after taking on Damian, though, Bruce was seemingly killed by Darkseid,[86] having in fact been sent back in time. "Reign of Doomsday: Eclipso Rising, Part Two Mayhem", Robinson, James(w), Sepulveda, Miguel(a). 1st appearance of Professor Pyg (Lazlo Valentin). The final issue was released on December 11, 2013. 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Batman is the superhero protector of Gotham City, a tortured, brooding vigilante dressed as a bat who fights against evil and strikes fear into the hearts of criminals everywhere. While returning home one In the back-upJoker's got a hot date but he's going to need a mirror to make sure he looks nice. Unbeknownst to her, the White Ghost plans to use Damian as a vessel for Ra's' return. Learning that the Demon's Head still lives, Batman and his team circle the globe, preventing further outbreaks of the virus. He convinced Perpetua, the original creator of the multiverse, to choose him as her lieutenant over Lex Luthor as his vision was limited by his The two al Ghuls are taken by authorities, with Batman saddened that Talia chose to follow her father's influence. [14] When Katana stabs Maseo, Soultaker reveals to her the Black Lanterns' full intentions. After a tough fight, Bruce reigned victorious over Thomas and swore that he was no longer his father. Despite being mortal enemies, Ra's al Ghul and Batman maintain some level of respect towards one another. The files were eventually stolen by Ra's Al Ghul, who used them to target the league to catastrophic effect. Subsequently, Grodd conquers Earth, having used his mental abilities to control the minds of every remaining inhabitant of the planet except Batman, who resists using his mental discipline. [186] Gordon, cutting ties with the Bat entirely, destroyed the Bat-Signal with a baseball bat.[187]. According to Justice League of America (1st series) #94: It has been whispered in the darkest places for 500 years that a cartel of criminals has slowly sucked its way into the rich veins of the Earth. [18], Bruce also became close training partners with Ducard's son, Morgan. Bruce kept this information secret from Dick, convincing him the mission was exclusively to capture Scarecrow. Image 1 of 6 It is later revealed that Thomas Wayne Sr. is currently acting as commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department, seeking to bring his son to justice with the help of a cadre of idealistic officers. [69], Bruce's longtime paramour, Talia Al Ghul returned to Gotham and introduced the Dark Knight to his son, Damian, whom she had grown in a lab and trained to lead the League of Asssassins from birth. During a battle, Ra's kills Huwe and flees to a Lazarus Pit, which he uses. [22], The first issue of Superman/Batman was ranked 3rd in August 2003, with pre-order sales of 134,135. [56] When the appearance of Gog threatens this reality, Ibn uses a Lazarus Pit to restore Ra's to life to try to find a solution in collaboration with Lex Luthor and Brainiac, but they fail to find a solution. Katana personally protects Madame Xanadu who guards the rest of Asmodel's power with a mystical shield. Thomas revealed that they were on their way to a Lazarus Pit to resurrect Bruce's mother's corpse. Most notable as the leader of the League of Assassins, Ra's al Ghul's name in Arabic translates to "Head of the Ghoul". Ra's then leads his tribe to raze the city to the ground and kill all of its inhabitants. The second Harlequin originally debuted as the Joker's Daughter and was a member of the Teen Titans.The third Harlequin was a member of the Injustice Unlimited supervillain team and battled Infinity, Inc. Although he has no superhuman abilities, he is one of the world's smartest men and greatest fighters. Tim was of vital help in that fight, and Batman agreed to train Tim as the third Robin. He sent Atom Smasher to put down this rebellion with a show of force, but instructed him not to harm the rebels. Bruce Wayne, also known by his superhero vigilante alias Batman, is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It is also implied that both he and Alfred are keeping a traumatic secret. [74] However, the pair was able to escape by overriding Hal Jordan's compromised willpower. Batman: The Animated Series is an American television series produced by Warner Bros. First appearance of Ra's al Ghul, depicted in fair complexion in comparison to Bruce Wayne. Maroni's first Pre-Crisis appearance was in Detective Comics #66 (August 1942) as Boss Moroni, a mobster on trial for the murder of a man named "Bookie" Benson.Harvey Dent (here named "Harvey Kent") is Thomas wanted to take the younger Falcone to the hospital, but Vincent insisted that nobody know about the shooting; the surgery was thus performed in the dining room with Alfred assisting. Superman/Batman is a monthly comic book series published by DC Comics that features the publisher's two most popular superheroes: Superman and Batman. He could be funny and make you laugh. The Batman is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman.Produced by DC Films, 6th & Idaho, and Dylan Clark Productions, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is a reboot of the Batman film franchise.The film was directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig.It stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman intervenes to protect Clark's secret identity. Bruce Wayne, also known by his superhero vigilante alias Batman, is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The dogs had card symbols on them, and the brown dog with an ace on it killed the others. Supergirl and Batman (Dick Grayson) are trapped on the Justice League satellite with the Cyborg Superman and Doomsday, who are attempting to tear each other apart, and ends with Doomsday beating and taking both Supergirl and the Cyborg. Twenty-two years later, Talia hires Catwoman to steal the second book from Mr. Finlay. 2) #55 left off[14]and continues the "Reign of Doomsday" storyline. When the Waynes were walking home after the movie, a mugger named Joe Chill attempted to rob them at gunpoint, and panicked, shooting both Thomas and Martha dead. Tatsu becomes Halo's guardian and the two move into the penthouse. [8] The two join up to rescue Black Lightning, Batman (himself captured due to a blunder by Halo), and Bruce Wayne's employee Lucius Fox from their captor, Baron Bedlam.[8]. Morrison, Grant. In the resulting battle, it was Damian who made the final blow and killed NoBody,[95] causing his father to worry if he'd ever be able to train him not to perpetuate the cycle of violence. Other less notable aliases Bruce has used are Bee Gee. Integral plot arc that leads to Ra's al Ghul's first supposed death, Ra's' fair complexion plays a role in issue #5. The series ends with a frank discussion between Batman and Superman about their respective roles as heroes. Professor Netz knew after the second world war, that the only real enemy of mankind would be man himself and upon the somber realization that he would not live forever. Luthor is defeated and appears to die in the battle, although he is shown to survive. Luckily, despite the escalating situation, Negative Man was able to incapacitate Superman. With a plan to use Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth to pull the League out of the Firestorm Matrix and Steve Trevor out of action though, Martian Manhunter appointed Batman to be the one to wield the Lasso, because of his connection to Wonder Woman. Ra's al Ghul has been featured in various media adaptations. Along the way, they encounter Deathstroke the Terminator (Slade Wilson), as well as the Crime Syndicate from the Antimatter Universe, which is made up of evil duplicates of the heroes. Though Jim Gordon lit the Bat-Signal for him, Batman informed Jim it was unnecessary because now he knew every crime happening in Gotham and every crime that would happen. While exiting the building Damian tells his mother to control her 'servant', Athanasia, who then assaults him. Batman angrily scolded the man and, in an effort to torture him, revealed that he - Batman - was Bruce Wayne before teleporting away. The alleged evidence is revealed to be doctored in the aftermath of the storyline, however. [32] In Morroco, Khan killed their mentor Ouahbi, ostensibly in self-defense, like he did Luka.[34]. Darkseid makes a deal with them in one reality to send them back through time to stop the supervillains who raised them from altering history. In The New 52, the Before returning to normal, the two heroes must rescue the microscopic civilization whose existence has been inadvertently endangered by the Prankster. Bruce contacted Mother, pretending to be interested in purchasing a replacement Robin, but the ruse was unsuccessful. [89] Batman believed the Court of Owls were just a legend, but after taking a meeting with an interested business partner in Lincoln March, Bruce was nearly killed by an assassin dressed like an owl in Wayne Tower. [23] Superman/Batman #11 was the highest selling comic for July 2004, with pre-order sales of 143,712.[24]. [129] However, despite all the Cluemaster's taunting and explanations as to how he pulled the scheme over on Bruce, he was unexpectedly murdered by the one who had really been behind it all - Lincoln March - the man who believes himself to be Bruce's younger brother. Ace, along with Batwoman, Batgirl and Bat-Mite, retired from Ra's attempts to make amends with Batman after his resurrection, but Batman responds by crushing his decaying fingers. 4th appearance of the Joker; 1st appearance of Ha-Hacienda (Jokers Hideout); 1st mention of Gotham City 1st Damian Wayne as Batman. [101], Talia's conflict with Batman leaves their son caught in the middle, Armed with the League of Assassins' power, Leviathan began taking over the city of Gotham, and in an effort to gain more information, Batman took on the identity of Matches Malone to infiltrate the crime ring. [12], Ace disappeared from the Batman comics after Julius Schwartz took over as editor in 1964. Determined to win, Batman drags the Sensei into the Fountain, where he is killed for not being a pure soul. In "Nanopolis" (issues #5759), the Prankster tricks Superman and shrinks him to microscopic size. [7] Attempting to rectify the misunderstanding by freeing Black Lightning, she encounters a young girl named Halo. Furious, instead, he traveled to the present to the jail cell of his parent's murderer Joe Chill. Batman and Robin is an American comic book ongoing series, created by Grant Morrison and featuring Batman and Robin.The debut of the series followed the events of "Batman R.I.P. Falcone's father Vincent Falcone came to Wayne Manor and begged Thomas to save his dying son, who had been shot by rival gangster Luigi Maroni. DeSaad plants a mind-controlling spike in Superman's head, and sends him to retrieve Highfather's staff from the Source Wall, which Darkseid plans to use to restore his powers, which have been steadily waning since his escape from the wall. An enraged Superman throws Darkseid into the reality-spanning Source Wall, entrapping him. The issue is a reimagining of "The Mightiest Team In the World", the tale from Superman #76 (MayJune 1952) in which the two heroes discover each other's secret identities and team up for the first time. Maybe Mirror Master can help. Ra's' plan is eventually stopped when Batman and the remnants of the Insurgency, including Ted's successor as Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes, break into his base, inadvertently killing all endangered life he was protecting. Detective Comics #311 (January 1963) Thomas Blake was a world-famous trapper of jungle cats who turned to crime because he had grown bored She then proclaimed herself to be the Joker's "daughter", continuing her career as a supervillain. Along with his physical abilities and resources, Ra's al Ghul has been shown to possess a certain degree of proficiency with mysticism. Bruce emerged victorious, albeit barely. The plan fails, and Wayne and Grayson go ahead with the adoption. As the world entered the modern age and industrialisation began to cover much of the Earth, Ra's grew to despise the humans who he believed were destroying the world's natural beauty, thus setting him on a path of eco-terrorism. The Return of Bruce Wayne miniseries and its fallout Bruce Wayne: The Road Home cements Hurt's status as the elder Thomas Wayne from the Puritan Ages, driven insane by his meeting with Barbatos, the Hyper-Adapter sent through time along with Bruce Wayne to ensure the effectiveness of Darkseid's "Omega Sanction". The Bat successfully stopped the Scarecrow and brought his friends back to reality. In the episode "Troubled Water", Gar reads one of Batman's journals and learns that Ra's al Ghul discovered the Lazarus Pit in Nepal and Syria. 3 Annual #1, in which he is depicted as a former guard dog of the Joker who fought Batman until Joker left him and the other dogs without food in a ditch to fight amongst themselves. While there, his break-lines were cut, an action he later suspected was the handiwork of his cohort. Jim Gordon tried to intervene, but Batman punched him in anger. Bounded by giri-ninjo (a debt of honor even unto death), Tatsu leaves the team to tend to Halo's wounds. While Bruce Wayne revealed plans to revolutionize the city of Gotham, the GCPD uncovered a body with ties to the legend of the Court of Owls and a warning of an attempt against Bruce's life. Mara al Ghul is a granddaughter of Ra's al Ghul, daughter to the late Dusan al Ghul and a cousin to Damian Wayne. [23], At the age of 19, Anton and Bruce learned how to race cars in life-or-death situations from Brazilian criminal, Don Miguel. The Well of Sins in the Arabian Peninsula, Red Hood and the Outlaws #22 (2013) by James Tynion IV and Julius Gopez) to East Asia (Peaches of Immortality, Year One: Batman/Ra's al Ghul #1). [6] Ace was subsequently christened the Bat-Hound by a criminal that the dog helped Batman to apprehend.[7]. In "The Enemies Among Us" (issues #2833, illustrated by Ethan Van Sciver for Parts 13, with Matthew Clark picking up Parts 45 and Joe Benitez concluding with Part 6), Superman, Martian Manhunter and other alien superheroes are being controlled by an entity known as Blackrock, which later infects Batman when he takes the rock to successfully stand up to Superman. Labs for repair, learned that Nightwing's secret identity had been revealed by the Syndicate. [30], During Batman Eternal, Bruce briefly speculates that Ra's is the mastermind behind most of the attacks against him that have left Wayne Enterprises bankrupt and Batman pushed to the limit. Both women and Matsuda himself were gravely injured, but before he died, Matsuda warned him that death is what would come of fostering close personal relationships. Bruce Wayne, alternately known by his vigilante name the Dark Knight, is a fictional character appearing in the Warner Bros. TV/DC Comics series Gotham, based on the character of the same name who is the secret identity of DC Comics superhero Batman, created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, and developed for television by Bruno Heller. Batman immediately connected the organization to an apocalyptic vision he had received while coming back from the dead and positioned his Batman Incorporated organization to oppose them. The plan was a success and, upon the two women reuniting, Ivy dropped her control over humanity. [27], Batman and Aquaman head to an island, where the League of Assassins are located, after Ra's has the bodies of Damian Wayne and Talia exhumed. [114] Batman headed the team who believed that there was a scientific explanation for the box and its apparent affect on Superman. She was born the only child to Ra's al Ghul's mistress Amina Raatko, also known as Lourdes in 18th century Russia. Bruce Wayne is born to Dr. Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha Kane, two very wealthy and charitable socialites from Gotham City.Bruce was brought up in the wealthy splendor of Wayne Manor and leads a happy and privileged existence until roughly the age of eight. Sometime later, Bruce began targetting the Falcone Crime Family. He sends Nyssa al Ghul and Sara Lance to retrieve him from his base in the Amon-Shu caves of Kahndaq. In the following course of events, Bruce discovered that Mio had been hired by Matsuda's wife to seduce him and then kill Matsuda. Soon, Batman's allies rallied around him, and it was Spoiler who beat March down - though he escaped into the sewers, only to be caught by the Court of Owls. When the idea came to Julie Schwartz that "we're kind of reviving old characters. ", picks up where Justice League of America (vol. [59] After Shredder attempts to escape a confrontation with Batman and the Turtles, he is confronted by Ra's, who offers him an alliance. [182][183] More furious than ever, Batman tracked the KGBeast to a remote location in the north and beat him senseless, leaving him to try to survive in the harsh tundra by himself. Thomas Wayne, M.D. Although he fathered children with several women, Ra's al Ghul has only two confirmed marriages. Both are unable to control their attraction to one another. Katana's Soultaker sword, along with its non-powered twin, is forged in the 14th century by Muramasa, whose swords are said to be cursed and make those who are evil commit evil acts. The original Harlequin was a foe of the Golden Age Green Lantern and later became his wife. In addition to the Soultaker, Katana often carries additional weaponry into battle. Amanda Waller recruits Katana to be a co-captain of the Suicide Squad. Year Two and the War of Jokes and Riddles, The canonicity of this story is contentious. After they caused the death of Jimmy Gordon Jr., Boss Gordon sent Harvey Bullock to kill them where Bruce was also killed and Thomas Wayne Jr. was left alive. The pair found a judge to officiate the ceremony - one they felt was so much of a drunk, he'd forget their identities after the fact. The two imps tie up all loose ends with their cosmic powers. [6], Following his parents' deaths, Bruce attempted to commit suicide with a razor blade. [113] Unbeknownst to her, a secret organization was using her as a pawn in a ploy to have the three Justice Leagues come into conflict. Her tragic backstory includes the death of her husband, Maseo, whose soul becomes trapped in her blade, the In many of the modern interpretations of the character, such as those by Frank Miller and Jeph Loeb, Thomas Wayne is portrayed as having been a somewhat distant, stern father, bestowing more kindness and generosity on his patients than his own son. He's just a villain and he's equal to Batman." In Batman Annual #26, Talia is prompted to read the history of Ra's al Ghul to her son Damian by a mysterious figure from Ra's' past: the White Ghost. The inmates they confront include the Joker, the Scarecrow, Two-Face, Clayface, the Mad Hatter, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy and Victor Zsasz. When Bruce came to, he was shown Alfred's mangled corpse for the first time by his father. [30], In the original New 52 continuity, Bruce decided to take on the appearance of a bat following this attack; however, following subsequent continuity changes, this was adjusted to align with previous continuities. However, despite the corrupt replacement Commissioner Forbes' interference, Batman, with the help of the GCPD, captured the two gang leaders, seemingly putting their war to an end. [5], Before taking up the reigns, Talia would headhunt viable agents & operators from both her fathers League of Shadows as well as from the criminal underground in order to recast it in her image. Superman/Batman premiered in August 2003, an update of the previous series, World's Finest Comics, in which Superman and Batman regularly joined forces. O'Neil, Dennis. One day you'll rule the world." Notable portrayals of the character in live-action include Linus Roache in Batman Begins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Brett Cullen in Joker, and Luke Roberts in The Batman. Ross feels that as a child, the idea of Batman having a dog is "cool", but as an adult the same idea is "outrageous". [104], Thwarted in avenging his son, Bruce was thrown from the Tower, and later held a small, private funeral for Damian, even as his city was overrun by Leviathan and the Mayor declared him a menace, forcing Wayne Enterprises to cut funding to Batman Incorporated. However, the fused pair was able to force Nezha towards his far-away tomb with the assistance of the returned Supergirl. Years ago, Batman and Wonder Woman discovered The Gentle Man, a man who endlessly protected Earth from the invasion of creatures from another realm. However, this entire scenario is revealad to be a simulation created in the Batcomputer. He's a lovely guy and his Joker is going to be a hell of a Batman decides to 'test' Katana and the rest of the initial team, in order to design a better team. Rorschach II was assigned to contact Batman for help in their mission and, upon finding the Batcave, shared the original Rorschach's journal with Bruce in order to better explain the situation they were in. Bruce Wayne, alternately known by his vigilante name the Dark Knight, is a fictional character appearing in the Warner Bros. TV/DC Comics series Gotham, based on the character of the same name who is the secret identity of DC Comics superhero Batman, created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, and developed for television by Bruno Heller. He enters the Well of Sins after an encounter with Jason Todd. A creature who could crush a civilization in the palm of his hand. 2) #3 when Batman discovers one of their secret bases Batman underestimated Adam, who fought him to a standstill using martial arts techniques only one with an extraordinarily long life could master. Over the years, Batman compiled detailed contingency files on many of his allies in the Justice League, fearing the potential damage they could inflict on the planet if controlled. Katana joins Black Canary and Starling as the third member of the Birds of Prey. "How did you find this island?" During Grodd's coup, he attempts to warn Bruce about the coup before he was mind controlled. Additionally, Nyssa once stated that she has given birth twelve times (only two of her children, Daniel and Hannah, are named),[52] opening the possibility of Ra's having many other descendants, although most of Nyssa's family are murdered by the Nazis and Nyssa believes that her great-grandson Vasily-a Russian soldier who is reported to have been killed in the Middle East- was the last of her line. The Batman Who Laughs was Bruce Wayne from Earth -22 of the Dark Multiverse. He leaves for Tokyo with Tatsu on his tail. [189], However, Batman learned to trust the story and, after finding and confronting Rorschach's leader Ozymandias, Veidt deemed Batman not useful to their cause and kicked him into a group of anti-Batman demonstrators. Joshua Williamson wrote "Fright Night" (issue #77). Most commonly depicted in source material with a dominant phenotype of fair complexion,[15][16][17][18] Ra's has also been able to opportunistically be involved in Western world global exploits such as the Age of Exploration (Year One: Batman/Ra's al Ghul #2 (2005) by Devin K. Grayson and Paul Gulacy) and the Third Reich (Batman: Death and the Maidens #5 (2004) by Greg Rucka and Klaus Janson). When they confront the book's auction winner Mr. Finlay, the young Bruce and Talia escape with both of the books to keep them safe. Dr. Wayne was once suspected to be the father of Bane. The exact details of this process have remained inconsistent; at times it appears as though a complicated ritual is required to achieve this effect, while on other occasions he is capable of performing this feat on a whim, merely by making physical contact with his intended host. Near end of the comic book. When Wayne and his wife are murdered in a street mugging, Bruce is inspired to fight crime in Gotham as the vigilante Batman.[2]. Meet the characters old and new appearing in the upcoming DC Comics animated film. He convinced Perpetua, the original creator of the multiverse, to choose him as her lieutenant over Lex Luthor as his vision was limited by his In the ongoing follow-up series, Batman & Robin, it is suggested that some, if not all, of these allegations have begun to circulate around Gotham; Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne attend a high society function where a few party guests vaguely mention the existence of rumors surrounding the family, and Dick tries to tie Bruce's absence from the public eye with being occupied with clearing his family's reputation. [26] Red Hood engages Ra's, as Essence joins the battle. In the process, Wayne's true identity was revealed to a surprised Anton. While Nightwing eventually took on the role of Batman in his stead, training Damian as Robin,[87] Bruce fought his way forward through time. He then proceeds to kick him out of a skyscraper window and retreats from the battle. [7] Losing the presidency, Luthor is succeeded in office by Pete Ross. How do you make a person unique? 3) #7, she is revealed to be Ruh al Ghul (Soul of the Demon), Ra's al Ghul's mother. Wayne, wracked with guilt, threatened to reveal everything to the police; he and his wife to be killed were murdered a week later. [138] After subduing the Justice League, Batman then learned that the newest doctor at Arkham Asylum - Eric Border - had actually been the Joker in disguise all along. Created by Joshua Williamson and Gleb Melnikov in 2021, Mother Soul is the mysterious head of the League of Lazarus. Realizing Moxon ordered his parents killed, Batman confronts Moxon, now suffering from amnesia and thus has no memory of Dr. Wayne. Animation in collaboration with DC Comics and is the fourth series in the DC Animated Universe. With the help of the Justice League, Batman was able to restrain Gotham, but the overexertion of his powers killed Gotham. In Batman: Dark Knight Dynasty, Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne are saved from death when Valentin Sinclair- really Vandal Savage, a man who has a long-standing interest and admiration for the Wayne family despite the fact that they often end up opposing him when they learn about his plans- scares off Joe Chill. "Reign of Doomsday" (Annual #5 (2011)), "Reign of Doomsday Part Five: No Exit! However, the building of Arkham Asylum was destroyed in the process, setting its inmates loose in Gotham. [96], Having waited for nearly a year in hiding, the Joker reappeared at the GCPD Headquarters and killed several officers to signal his return to Batman, and to retrieve his face from the evidence locker, which he had cut off and left behind before his disappearance. Judd Winick wrote "The Brave and the Bold" (issue #76). He's not necessarily Eastern. The team of Batman and Robin is commonly referred to as the Dynamic Duo or the Caped Crusaders.Conceived as a vehicle to attract young readership, Robin garnered Name Creator(s) First appearance Fictional biography Bruce Thomas Wayne / Batman: Bill Finger Bob Kane: Detective Comics #27 (May 1939) The "patriarch" and leader of the team, young Bruce Wayne witnessed the brutal murder of his parents as a child, and used this trauma and his vast personal wealth to travel the world and acquire the skills needed to wage his war A version of Ace appears in multiple issues of Tiny Titans, a comic created for younger readers. In the graphic novel Son of the Demon, Ra's successfully enlists Batman's aid in defeating a rogue assassin and warlord, Qayin (a variation on the spelling of Cain), who has murdered Ra's' then-wife Melisande (Talia's mother). Dr. Wayne's role in his son's future vigilante career is expanded upon in "The First Batman", a Silver Age tale from Detective Comics #235, which reveals that Dr. Wayne attacks and defeats hoodlums while dressed like a "Bat-Man" for a masquerade ball. Believing them to be aliens, the pair sought Superman for answers,[53] and he attacked them, thinking they were a threat, prompting Lantern to call on The Flash for help until Superman was convinced of their good intentions. Though he initially intended to turn the Shadow in, after some conversation and consideration (and no small amount of teasing), he became her protege. Forcing a pause, Adam offered to grant Batman a portion of his power, so that he could watch over Gotham for centuries, like Adam would with Khandaq. Superman and Batman restore history, but the murders they committed haunt them. He thought perhaps the mythical Court of Owls was responsible, but he never found anything to prove it. In Batman: Castle of the Bat, Doctor Bruce Wayne discovers the preserved brain of his father deep below the research university where he works. 3) #42, Katana dons a new costume, as she feels it inappropriate to wear a costume based on Japan's flag, since the country revoked her citizenship due to her membership with the controversial team. However, Alfred's death had empowered Bruce to strike out against his alternate-reality father. Publication history. Upon taking Ra's to a "Fountain of Essence", which contains the qualities of a Lazarus Pit, Batman is confronted with the sight of the Sensei, who is revealed to be Ra's' father. A cure is eventually located by Batman and his allies, though the mastermind behind the outbreak is not discovered until the follow-up story "Legacy". Ra's raised him to be the new Alexander the Great. [19][20], One of his earliest stops was in Tibet, where he trained in martial arts and sword fighting under Shaolin monks. Paul Levitz wrote the lead story in issue #75, the anniversary issue, guest-starring the Legion of Super-Heroes. Ra's al Ghul's real name, early life, and exact age have been described differently by various writers. 11 years later, Catwoman aids Talia in escaping Paradise Island and the two Ghuls continue their search for Lazarus Pits. Leviathan was introduced in Batman: The Return (Jan. 2011) and was created by Grant Morrison and David Finch.. Fictional team history First incarnation. When the chair answered correctly, he asked the identity of the Joker, of which it responded "there are three". They arrive back, with him and a girl named Mesi Natifah. The Court of Owls was created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo and feature as Batman's main antagonists in the first two-story arcs of The New 52, the 2011 reboot of DC's continuity. Sal Maroni first appeared in Detective Comics #66 and was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane.. Fictional character biography Pre-Crisis/Earth-Two. He steals this and other body parts in a desperate attempt to revive his beloved father from death. The use of Arabic monikers in particular (in regards to demons) is used as a scare tactic in Ra's' history promoting both his influence, and reign of terror throughout the Greater Middle Easthis first eradication of a sultanate as described in Birth of the Demon, the same actions insinuated to have been repeated in Batman and Robin (vol. The Outsiders follow Tatsu and offer their help, despite her desire to leave them out of it. However, Batman broke free of the control before his allies did, and, not realizing the world they were living in was fake, they targeted him for apparently losing his mind. [20] Writer Peter Tomasi revealed that he thought about naming Damian's dog Ace, but "it was best not to drop [Ace] in at this point in the New 52". That team consists of all new members, with the exception of Metamorpho who rejoins the team after Shift's demise. A gifted surgeon and philanthropist to Gotham City, Wayne inherited the Wayne family fortune after Patrick Wayne. Shiva confronts Katana, who is battling a gang of drug dealers. Bruce visits his parents' grave once a week. Unprepared for another fight, Batman was physically demolished by Bane as Alfred begged for mercy. [158], The team fell apart after Batwoman killed Clayface, who had gone rogue and was about to destroy the city. Suspecting Khan of attempting to kill him, Bruce pressed on, seeking out Doctor Daniel Captio, an expert mentalist who was capable of complete concious control over both his brain and body. [11] Ace was used less and less over time, and for various reasons. [30] Bruce spent time with a nomadic people in the Nigerian desert enduring grueling training. [118] Fortunately, Sinestro, himself was drawn by the ring's energy, and killed Power Ring, suggesting that Batman join the Sinestro Corps, if ever he had the opportunity to wear a yellow ring again.[119]. In JLA: Earth 2 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, the Thomas Wayne of the antimatter universe is the father of the supervillain Owlman. [66], Some time later, his fragmentary memory of the Zur-En-Arrh encounter inspired him to add the iconic 'yellow circle' to his batsuit, enclosing the Bat-Symbol.[67]. "A demon in a dark tower. The only identification provided is Talia's jewel-encrusted necklace, which once belonged to Talia's mother. She instead decided to kidnap Clark Kent so Superman will come after them and help take the organization down. Ace, along with Batwoman, Batgirl and Bat-Mite, retired from In fighting with Red Hood One, Batman knocked the man into a vat of chemicals, and he was thought dead. 1st appearance of Professor Pyg (Lazlo Valentin). They are first mentioned in Batman (vol. [20], "we created an equal to Batman, and that's what Ra's al Ghul is all about. Ra's attempts to take over Damian, but Batman breaks free just as Robin, Talia, Alfred Pennyworth, and Nightwing arrive to save him. Publication history. Wayne was revived in Geoff Johns' alternate timeline comic Flashpoint (2011), in which he plays a major role as a hardened version of Batman, whose son was killed instead of his wife and himself, and dies again by the end of the storyline. [33] During this time, Bruce and Zatanna became inadvertently bonded through a miscast spell, and would spend the next few decades having regular meetings in order to contain the arcane chaos their mistake wrought. This version was originally a guide dog belonging to a blind Native American named Black Wolf, who called him "Dog". "Year Two" is the title of a four-part, 1987 comics story arc featuring Batman, written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by Alan Davis, Paul Neary, Alfredo Alcala, Mark Farmer, and Todd McFarlane. Although Tatsu left her past behind, the Oyabun return and send a tengu after her, with which he captures her. Her tragic backstory includes the death of her husband, Maseo, whose soul becomes trapped in her blade, the [65], The Joker who had lost his trademark mirth, was trying to force the company's chemists to create a concoction that would cheer him up. In his pursuit for answers, Batman was captured by Bane, who hooked him up to a machine designed by Dr. Crane to generate non-stop realistic nightmares. [4], At that same time, a murderous vigilante called NoBody began attempting to win Bruce's son's loyalty away from him, encouraging him to break with Batman's no-kill policy. These souls and spirits can be freely reborn/reincarnated by the means of a sacred ritual, under which they serve their summoner, even if it is against their will. He was portrayed as an aged but highly skilled martial artist. [137], The Joker returns, this time motivated by hatred, While recovering from an attack by the Scarecrow, Batman was attacked by a Jokerized Justice League, signaling the Joker had returned again at last. They were successful, but the confrontation resulted in Henri becoming hospitalized. [163], For some time, Bruce had been investigating the power of mysterious metals that he believed had been impacting the world since the dawn of mankind. Out of respect, Adam returned to his human form, wanting to fight Batman on equal ground. Talia disavows her love for Bruce Wayne, and both sisters declare Batman their enemy. Batman is himself in Markovia to rescue Lucius Fox, and having soughtand failed to gainthe help of the Justice League of America, resigned his membership in the Justice League. In "The Fathers" (issue #50), while rebuilding Smallville following the events of "K", Superman and Batman uncover a piece of Kryptonian technology that reveals that Jor-El came in contact with Thomas Wayne while searching for an appropriate planet to serve as baby Kal-El's new home. Wonder Woman abducts Kara to Themyscira to train her for combat. In "K" (issues #44-49, illustrated by Shane Davis), Superman and Batman began a mission to collect and rid the Earth of every piece of Kryptonite, a substance lethal to Superman, which has been in great abundance since Kara's arrival earlier in this series. 2) #3 when Batman discovers one of their secret bases However, in the final issue, set in 1960, the now grown up Bruce Wayne takes up training and becomes Batman, to honor the person who saved him and his parents' lives. During the fight, the alternate personality briefly seized control and attempted to simply kill the Joker. Arthur sneaks backstage at a campaign event and confronts Wayne, who denies that Arthur is his son or that he and Penny ever had an affair; he says that Penny is delusional and made up the whole thing. [185], Bruce, trusting the information, went after Bane in Arkham, against the authority of the GCPD, and proceeded to beat up Bane in incarceration, despite the villain claiming he had no involvement. He again obeys Alfred without question. [152], Bane returned to Gotham to seek revenge on Batman for humiliating him. 4th appearance of the Joker; 1st appearance of Ha-Hacienda (Jokers Hideout); 1st mention of Gotham City 1st Damian Wayne as Batman. 2) #23.3. In this film, Thomas Wayne is portrayed much less sympathetically than in other incarnations. Mark Shaw then assists her in taking down the Daichi-Doku's Oyabun. She and Damian were both members of the Demon's Fist, an elite group within in the League. To forestall that problem, he hastily improvised a hood-like mask for the dog that incorporated the bat-emblem as a dog tag dangling from Ace's collar. Batman once took Dick on a mission with the Justice League so that the boy could understand his worth as part of a superhero team. This section of the article does not provide a complete profile of the subject. -Sensei to Ra's al Ghul. [18] Greg Pak did the writing for issue #19, #1127 and #3.1, Annuals #12 and Futures End #1. Bob Kane [150] The mission was a success; Batman and his team escaped with Psycho-Pirate and left Bane beaten. [49][50] Another member is a woman using the alias "Promise". However, Ra's has repeatedly used that knowledge to his own advantage when fomenting plans and contingencies against Batman. 61: Batman/Superman: Encrucijada de mundos, Batman y Superman - Coleccin Novelas Grficas nm. Ignoring the League's dissent, he snuck onto the Satellite to steal a specialized Batsuit designed to help him survive against the threat of Apokolips. His first choice is that of his grandson Damian Wayne, but Damian escapes to alert his father. Brett Cullen portrays Thomas Wayne in the 2019 film Joker.[20][21][22][23]. Though Selina was hesitant, she agreed and went with him; the time they spent in Paris helped rekindle their relationship. For various versions of the character see Robin (Disambiguation). Tim, who had deduced Dick Grayson's identity as Nightwing, tried to convince Dick to return as Robin once again in order to rein in Batman's rage. Early Life. Talia, disillusioned with her father, leaves the League to run LexCorp for former U.S. President Lex Luthor, before selling the company to Bruce Wayne for his Wayne Foundation to aid Batman and Superman's victory over Luthor. segment of, This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 09:32. There, they participated in a circus show undercover, and helped Robin solve an a murder before the trio returned to the present. In the Titans episode "Hank and Dove", Dawn asks if Ra's al Ghul brought Jason back from the dead by using the Lazarus Pit but Dick stated that he's in Khadym. Thomas Alan Wayne, M.D. This was retconned once more in the pages of Superman/Batman, where Superman, hoping to reverse some universe-altering change in the time streams, lands in a version of Gotham City in which Thomas never died, finding him giving out Halloween candy in the original Batman costume. Though Ra's plans to go to Paradise Island, he is nearly surprised to see Batman pounding on the cockpit's windshield. Thanks to spying on Wonder Woman and Batman, the League discovers there's a Pit in Gotham underneath Arkham Asylum. [28], Pre-Crisis, Superman's Batman-like identity of Nightwing included a Kandorian counterpart to Ace the Bat-Hound, a telepathic dog named "Nighthound".[29]. Hoping to impress Bruce, Zatanna introduced Bruce to real, arcane magic. [39] She would later become a Holocaust survivor. Later Katana joins a new team of Outsiders after assisting them in defeating a more powerful Sabbac. Following clues to the ruins of a mental hospital, Batman learned that Lincoln March, his former business partner, was behind the betrayal within the Court. While Batman stops Nyssa from killing Superman, he is unable to stop her from mortally injuring her father. Tomasi, Peter J. [14], Thomas was succeeded in the Batman mantle by Dick. After the first 13 issues, most of the story arcs were independent and self-contained from the ongoing or crossover storylines in the other Batman and Superman comic titles. Our name, Leviathan! In "Darklight" (issue #43, illustrated by Mike McKone), Doctor Light infiltrates a dark matter fuel experiment on a Waynetech satellite, by creating solidgram versions of the original Teen Titans to distract the guards. Batman is the superhero protector of Gotham City, a tortured, brooding vigilante dressed as a bat who fights against evil and strikes fear into the hearts of criminals everywhere. Despite this, Alfred manages to properly train him in time for Christmas, and Bruce starts bonding with the dog after getting injured during one of his night shifts. [43], Soon afterward, industrial tycoon David Lambert was murdered, and Bruce would investigate; this would become his first real investigation as Batman- an adventure he would later recall as the Case of the Chemical Syndicate.[45]. [64], Ra's appears in the comic prequel series to the video game Injustice 2. These include detective skills, chemistry, physics, military tactics, economics, and martial arts, fully using his photographic memory to master all such skills. Along the way, Batman and Superman receive a lot of support from other heroes, including Firestorm, looking for membership in the JLA. (issues #3436, illustrated by Pat Lee), Superman and Batman are introduced to Will Magnus and his malleable, shape-shifting Metal Men for the first time (in Post-Infinite Crisis continuity). Ra's catches Huwe writing his own memoirs in their original Chinese language, of which Ra's has forbidden all records. [23], Shortly after the arrival of a new crop of a aggressive, belligerent students sent by a 'benefactor' of Kirigi's, Bruce left, leaving his training under Kirigi technically incomplete as a result of his refusal to learn the lethal 'Vibrating Palm' technique. The future Batman reveals that the Coven plan to send a powerful monster through time to assure their victory in the past. When Batman predictably betrayed the Riddler, Nygma surrendered and revealed that he orchestrated the entire war in an attempt to solve the riddle of how to make the Joker laugh again. Issue #19 (illustrated by Ian Churchill) is a stand-alone backdoor pilot story for the Supergirl series. As of Batman #670, Ra's al Ghul has returned, having evaded death by transferring his consciousness into the body of another. In the first Superman & Batman: Generations series, created by John Byrne, Bruce Wayne tracks down Ra's al Ghul after passing the Batman mantle on to his son. Ra's al Ghul[a] is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman. [5], Philip outed Bruce's return to the media. When Batman had finally tracked down Ra's and successfully defeated him, Damian's sarcophagus was stolen by Glorious Godfrey and taken back to Apokolips. In addition, this issue featured an all-star lineup, including Steven T. Seagle, William Tucci, Adam Hughes, J. T. Krul, and David Finch. After various tragic events surrounding Geo-Force's parents and Markovia, the team disbands. However, just before he went through with it, he realized that this wasn't what his parents would want, and it was at that moment Bruce vowed to spend the rest of his life warring on crime. Ra's is also featured in Birds of Prey #3135, where he has a romantic fling with the Black Canary. Later that day, he was confronted by Batman, who had infiltrated his palace with the intent to depose him. I lost count during the Black Plague. Her tragic backstory includes the death of her husband, Maseo, whose soul becomes trapped in her blade, the Soultaker. The Harlequin is the name of four clown-themed DC Comics characters.. Sal Maroni first appeared in Detective Comics #66 and was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane.. Fictional character biography Pre-Crisis/Earth-Two. Comparison of Ra's' appearance and other Chinese tribesman (notably Huwe) provided throughout the comic book. Ra's convinces the head of his tribe, his uncle, to follow Ra's in his quest for revenge by promising the downfall of the Sultan. Many of Batman's former allies tried to contact Bruce, including the Justice League, but Alfred insisted that Bruce's past as Batman remain a secret to him. In "Never Mind" (issue #27, illustrated by Kevin Maguire), The Superman and Batman of Earth-Two discover that their minds have been transferred by the Ultra-Humanite and the original Brainwave into the bodies of Power Girl (Superman's cousin) and the Huntress (Batman's daughter). During that time, however, she is approached by a family member of her husband, who wishes her to accompany the Suicide Squad on a mission to destroy a large hoard of weapons that is about to be sold to the Yakuza. When Dick refused, Tim put on a Robin costume to aid Batman and Nightwing in a fight against Two-Face. [46] The ex-employee, Dr. Karl Helfern was challenging enough that Batman allied himself begrudgingly with Jim Gordon, and together they learned that Helfern was the Riddler's pawn. Batman follows Ra's near the Pit and tries to stop him, but Ra's uses his magical assassins to prevent them from interfering. As he inspects it, Thomas' consciousness is transported to Krypton, and presented in a holographic form. Cassandra Cain (also known as Cassandra Wayne and Cassandra Wu-San) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman.Created by Kelley Puckett and Damion Scott, Cassandra Cain first appeared in Batman #567 (July 1999). [7] Trust inside the criminal network was shattered, whence after Talia died and had been resurrected, she was ousted from her position as leader of Leviathan. They are first mentioned in Batman (vol. They are first mentioned in Batman (vol. This story was later adapted into a two-part story in Batman: The Animated Series during its first season under the title "The Demon's Quest". [76], Afterwards, Superman and Batman travelled back in time to the year 1892 to rescue Robin, who had inadverdantly become lost in the timestream during his trip to learn from the House of Ji. [93], After tracking the Court of Owls back to their hideout, Batman found all its members dead - poisoned by their food. Superman, Batman and Bekka return to Earth, bringing Scarecrow with them. Batman comforts Nyssa in her dying moments and closes her eyes before he leaves. [4], When exiting a movie theater (opera in some versions), Thomas and Martha Wayne are murdered by a mugger in front of their son, Bruce Wayne. He recruited his cousin Kate Kane, also known as the vigilante Batwoman, to form a new team dedicated to combating this threat. Batman/Superman #2830 were written by Tom Taylor and Robson Rocha. Ra's then orders him to press the button on his machines which would send New York City under the ocean. Early Life. Merryman explains that everyone is here where no stories exist, because nobody is writing about them. Nyssa plots to destroy all hope and optimism in the world by assassinating Superman with Kryptonite bullets she steals from the Batcave. Batman and Robin is an American comic book ongoing series, created by Grant Morrison and featuring Batman and Robin.The debut of the series followed the events of "Batman R.I.P. The story was initially a treatment by Barr titled "Batman: 1980", but it was released [184], Batman returned to Gotham and was contacted by The Penguin, who informed him that Bane was behind everything: the wedding, the breakup, and the shooting of Nightwing. He could be funny and make you laugh. Most importantly, it serves as the motivation for Bruce to become Batman.[5]. The Legion then team up with Ra's al Ghul to take over the world. He is a lieutenant of Barbatos and the leader of the Dark Knights during the first Dark Multiverse invasion and, later, the infected heroes of the Secret Six. The significance of al Ghul's Eurasian profile is attributed to his known paternal heritage whilst his ambitions for world conquest is often compared and traced to the likes of Alexander the Great; an influence too shared by other family members such as Sensei[13] (Batman #671 (2007) by Grant Morrison and Tony S. Daniel), Talia al Ghul,[14] and Damian Wayne (Batman and Robin (vol. Eventually, when Bruce was ready, he finally revealed his identity to his ward, but, at that point, Dick had figured it out for himself. Thomas recorded his encounter in a diary, which was discovered by Bruce in the present day. Despite this, he managed to break his way into an underground portion of the Gotham River[91] and was found and revived from cardiac arrest by Harper Row. Damian was supposed to lead the Demon's Fist but Mara now leads the group since Damian's choosing his father over the League. [194], In the final conflict between Justice and Doom, Batman battled Luthor inside a transformed Hall, but thanks to Perpetua's full awakening, Justice lost. Upon their return to Earth, they forced Darkseid back to his homeworld, and received praise and recognition. In "Prelude to the Big Noise" (issue #64), Batman discovers information on Superman's Kryptonian origins that place the two in danger unless Superman is willing to sacrifice himself.[12]. [192], During the League's expedition in the Sixth Dimension, Bruce tricked the World Forger into believing the Dark Knight was his ally, while he gave Superman a chance to free himself up and counter the actions of Alpheus. It is also revealed that he has been working with Solovar and has possession of the android Amazo. Tim Sale provides the art for the story in a style reminiscent of the Superman for All Seasons miniseries.[9]. [31], Sometime during his time abroad, Bruce also trained with Chu Chin Li and Tsunetomo, two martial arts masters in the Far East and was also arrested for illegal base jumping at Meru Peak. Returning To Gotham Under Thomas Wayne & Bane's Rule The City of Bane arc saw Batman suffer one of the cruelest inadvertent missteps in his life. Although he has no superhuman abilities, he is one of the world's smartest men and greatest fighters. Superman/Batman is a monthly comic book series published by DC Comics that features the publisher's two most popular superheroes: Superman and Batman. [52], While investigating the appearance of Parademons, Batman encountered Green Lantern for the first time, and the two teamed up. In "A.I." 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