Origin

- Bruce Wayne witnessed the murder of his parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne, as a child. This event led him to swear vengeance against criminals and dedicate his life to fighting crime in Gotham City. He trained himself physically and intellectually to become Batman.

- 1939 - Batman debuted in Detective Comics #27.

- Batman's first appearance was in Detective Comics #33 November 1939. His origin story was later expanded in Batman #47.

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