Batman page 1

Batman page 1 by ric Gustafson


The year was 1938 and Superman was supreme of the readers of comic books. National Publications was so happy with it's hero that it decided to come up with another one. Cartoonist Bob Kane sketched some concept drawings for a new character. He called the new character Batman and showed it to a friend at work Bill Finger. Finger suggested that the new character wear a cape, a cowl and wear gloves. Finger chose the name Bruce Wayne for the character. They developed Batman without using any superpowers to use his wealth, cunning and steely resolve to fight crime. The first story hit the newsstands on March 30 1939.
The backstory began to come out that Bruce Wayne as a young child witnessed the murder of his parents. After they were laid to rest, Wayne vowed to avenge their deaths. Bruce was cared for by the family's loyal butler Alfred Pennyworth.  Later, Bruce studied chemistry, criminology, forensics and the art of escape and disguise. He needed a disguise and one night a bat crashed through a window thus Batman was born. Batman had two powerful friends in Gotham. District Attorney Harvey Dent and Police Commissioner James Gordon. Later, Batman obtained a sidekick named Robin. Robin who's real name was Dick Grayson also had parents who were murdered.


research help: ' The best of Batman 50th anniversary' by Harris Publications


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