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Batman
is the alias of a number of DC Comics
characters, the original and best-known being Bruce Wayne but others have adopted the role when he has been indisposed.
during the Knightfall storyline, Jean-Paul Valley, better known as Azrael
, replaced him until he was deemed a poor replacement for Bruce Wayne and was subsequently replaced by Dick Grayson
.
and as his independent, adult persona Nightwing
, Grayson became Batman twice. The first time was during Knightfall when Valley proved an unsuitable replacement (although it was never the intention to kill off Batman at this time) and the second time was following the apparent death
of Wayne in the Batman R.I.P.
storyline. During the Battle for the Cowl storyline which followed Batman R.I.P. other characters briefly assumed the role, Jason Todd
and Tim Drake
, before the alias finally passed to Grayson. Grayson has also donned the costume on least one other occasion, although it was merely for one issue.
", and then again during the event itself.
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
is the alias of a number of DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
characters, the original and best-known being Bruce Wayne but others have adopted the role when he has been indisposed.
Bruce Wayne
Bruce Wayne is the main character associated with the Batman alias.Hugo Strange
Having discovered Batman's secret identity, Hugo Strange drugs Bruce Wayne and usurps the role for a time.Jean-Paul Valley
When Bruce Wayne's back is broken by BaneBane (comics)
Bane is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 , and was created by Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, and Graham Nolan. Bane has been one of Batman's more physically and intellectually powerful foes...
during the Knightfall storyline, Jean-Paul Valley, better known as Azrael
Azrael (comics)
Azrael is the name of several fictional characters in the DC Comics universe. They are a group of assassins who were created by The Order of St. Dumas to "enforce god's will"...
, replaced him until he was deemed a poor replacement for Bruce Wayne and was subsequently replaced by Dick Grayson
Dick Grayson
Dick Grayson is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and illustrator Jerry Robinson, he first appeared in Detective Comics #38 in April 1940....
.
Dick Grayson
Although best known as Batman's teen sidekick RobinRobin (comics)
Robin is the name of several fictional characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, originally created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson, as a junior counterpart to DC Comics superhero Batman...
and as his independent, adult persona Nightwing
Nightwing
Nightwing is a name that has been used by several fictional characters in the DC Comics Universe. It was conceived as a Kryptonian analogue to the character of Batman, with Nightwing's frequent partner Flamebird based on Robin...
, Grayson became Batman twice. The first time was during Knightfall when Valley proved an unsuitable replacement (although it was never the intention to kill off Batman at this time) and the second time was following the apparent death
Comic book death
In the comic book fan community, the apparent death and subsequent return of a long-running character is often called a comic book death. While death is a serious subject, a comic book death is generally not taken seriously and is rarely permanent or meaningful...
of Wayne in the Batman R.I.P.
Batman R.I.P.
Batman R.I.P. is a comic book story arc published in Batman #676-681 by DC Comics. Written by Grant Morrison, penciled by Tony Daniel, and with covers by Alex Ross, the story pits the superhero Batman against the Black Glove organization as they attempt to destroy everything for which he stands...
storyline. During the Battle for the Cowl storyline which followed Batman R.I.P. other characters briefly assumed the role, Jason Todd
Jason Todd
Jason Peter Todd is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Jason first appeared in Batman #357 and became the second Robin, sidekick to the superhero Batman, when the previous Robin went on to star in The New Teen Titans under the moniker of Nightwing.Though...
and Tim Drake
Tim Drake
Timothy "Tim" Drake is a superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics and in related media. The character was created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick. From 1989 to 2009, he was known as Robin in the Batman comics, becoming the third character to take up the identity...
, before the alias finally passed to Grayson. Grayson has also donned the costume on least one other occasion, although it was merely for one issue.
Tim Drake
Tim Drake briefly assumed the role of Batman before "Batman: Battle for the CowlBatman: Battle for the Cowl
Batman: Battle for the Cowl is a 2009 comic book storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of an eponymous, three issue miniseries written and penciled by Tony Daniel, as well as a number of tie-in books. The central story details the chaos in Gotham City following the "Batman R.I.P." and "Final...
", and then again during the event itself.
Jason Todd
Jason Todd usurped the identity of Batman during "Battle for the Cowl", but was defeated by Dick Grayson, who became Batman following.See also
- Alternative versions of Batman, for the Batmen of other dimensions in the DC Multiverse
External links
- Batman at the DC Database Project