Batman Action Figure
Batman, originally referred to as “the Bat-Man” and still referred to at times as “the Batman”, is a fictional character, a comic book superhero, appearing in publications by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939.
Batman is additionally known as “the Caped Crusader,” “the Dark Knight,” “the World’s Greatest Detective,” or simply “the Bat.” In the original version of the story and the vast majority of subsequent re-tellings, Batman’s secret identity is Bruce Wayne (named for the historical figures Robert the Bruce and “Mad” Anthony Wayne), a billionaire playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist.
Having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, he swore revenge on crime, an oath tempered with the greater ideal of justice. Bruce trains himself both physically and intellectually and dons a bat-themed costume in order to fight crime.
Batman operates in the fictional American Gotham City, assisted by various supporting characters including his main sidekick Robin, his butler Alfred Pennyworth, the police commissioner Jim Gordon, and occasional assistance from the heroine Batgirl.
He fights an assortment of villains influenced by the characters’ roots in film and pulp magazines.
Unlike most superheroes, he does not possess any superpowers; he makes use of intellect, detective skills, science and technology, wealth, physical prowess, and intimidation in his war on crime. [source: Wikipedia]
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