Facts about Batman: Interesting Tidbits on the Caped Crusader |
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Sam's drawing of Batman! |
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Batman is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. With an insane amount of comics, graphic novels, and movies available, Batman has become one of the most popular superheroes ever. Let's talk about Batman and some of the coolest things about him! Also, don't forget to check out the latest We are the Goobs podcast! We talk about animals, countries, national days, and much more.
Interesting Facts About BatmanLet's start with some interesting facts, shall we? There is so much great info to choose from. Here's a look at some of the most interesting and odd facts we can find about Batman. Batman Doesn't Have Any SuperpowersIt might come as a shock to some but Batman doesn't have any actual superpowers. When it comes down to it, he's really rich, smart, and an exceptional detective with advanced technology. He's referred to as the "world's greatest detective" for a reason. Now, he is a master at martial arts and possesses the peak strength of a human being thanks to a ridiculous training regime. Batman's First Appearance Was in 1939Back in May of 1939, Batman made his first comic book appearance in Detective Comics #27. He was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. It is considered one of the most important debuts from DC Comics. There was Once a Bat-CowIn the comics, there is a character called Bat-Cow! She was rescued by Batman and Robin before they later decided to keep her. She lives in a barn at Wayne Manor. Bat-Cow made her first appearance in "Batman Incorporated Vol 2 #1." Bat-Cow's only power is listed as Indomitable Will. She has the power to overcome fear and resist mind control as well as control impulses and emotions to make clear choices. How Many Batman Movies Are There?Batman has been developed for the big screen since the 1940s with several actors taking on the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman. In terms of live-action appearances by Batman, he has appeared in over 15 films. Take a look at the live-action movies Batman appeared in and what actor played the character.
In the film Joker, Dante Pereira plays Bruce Wayne as a child so he doesn't suit up as Batman in the film. For the Flash in 2023, George Clooney plays Bruce Wayne but never puts on the suit in the movie and has a short cameo appearance. What Batman Movie Made the Most at the Box Office?The "Dark Knight Rises" is the highest-grossing Batman movie at the box office. The film earned $1.115 billion at the box office in 2012. Here are the three highest-grossing movies with Batman or Bruce Wayne making an appearance.
Which Actor Played Batman the Most on Screen?Ben Affleck has played Batman / Bruce Wayne in live-action films the most. Affleck has appeared as Batman five times in the following films.
Interestingly enough, Ben Affleck never played Batman in a solo film. Christian Bale had three solo films in the "Dark Knight" trilogy which is more solo films than any other actor. Robert Pattinson starred in "The Batman" and the sequel is coming out in 2025. He is expected to star as Batman in a third film. Kevin Conroy Voiced Batman the MostWhen it comes to animated films, shows, and video games, the late great Kevin Conroy voiced Batman the most. He was the voice of the epic character in 13 animated movies, 10 video games, and 8 animated TV series. The City Name "Gotham" Came From a Phone BookThat's right. The writers of Batman used a phone book to come up with the city name "Gotham" as the city for Batman. It came from the name Gotham Jewellers which they randomly chose from a phone book. Kinda funny! Get More Superhero Facts!We have more superhero facts on our site! Check out some more facts about Black Panther, Superman, and more. |
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