Batman

Brief Background

Batman is a character who was created by DC comics in 1939. Since then, he has appeared in many comic books, movies and TV shows and has debatably become DC's most popular superhero. His real name is Bruce Wayne, and after his parents were killed when he was a child he trained to one day become Batman and save Gotham City. He also has a very interesting set of enemies including Riddler, Penguin, Scarecrow, Bane and Joker.

Although Batman made many enemies, he also had a lot of allies. First, he adopted a boy named Dick Grayson and he would become the first Robin. However, he eventually grew out of it and changed his name to Nightwing. Batman then adopted another boy named Jason Todd. However, after a mission went wrong this Robin was killed by the Joker. Later, Batman learned that he was still alive and after he escaped Joker he became Red Hood. Batman would also join and have a huge role in The Justice League, which included Super Man, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Aqua Man.

Notable Batman Characters

Character	Secret Identity	Arch Nemesis	First Appearance	Hero or Villain?
Batman	Bruce Wayne	Joker	Detective Comics Issue #27, 1939	✅	❌
Nightwing	Dick Grayson	Deathstroke	Detective Comics Issue #38, 1940	✅	❌
Red Hood	Jason Todd	Black Mask	Batman #357, 1983	✅	✅
Robin	Tim Drake	Slade	Batman #436, 1989	✅	❌
Joker	Unknown	Batman	Batman #1, 1940	❌	✅

Timeline of Important Events:

1. Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered while walking home from the theatre. He inherits a great wealth, and later uses this to seek revenge.
2. Bruce joins the League of Shadows, where he strengthens his combat skills that he'll need as Batman.
3. Batman meets The Joker, a crime king who dresses as a clown, and he becomes Batmans biggest enemy.
   
4. Batman adopts Dick Grayson, who becomes Robin.
5. Batman meets Superman and the two of them form the Justice League in order to save the world.
   
6. Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing, so Batman adopts Jason Todd to become the new Robin.
7. Jason Todd is kidnapped by Joker and held captive for many years. Batman thinks he is dead so he adopts Tim Drake to become the new Robin.
8. Jason Todd returns as Red Hood, and he wants to take revenge on both Joker and Batman. Batman convinced him to rejoin the family after many battles.
   
9. Batman locks up Joker in Arkham Asylum and Bruce retires as he has become too old.
10. Crime increases rapidly with Batman gone and Dick Grayson becomes the new Batman.
    

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