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Product Description Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World's Greatest Detective, but he's best known as Batman, and he's leaping from the night sky onto the page in this fun biography. Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous arch enemies--to his iconic depictions in television and movies throughout the years. This book shows readers why this superhero with no superpowers is so beloved around the world. About the Author Michael Burgan has written more than two dozen biographies for young readers, including Who Is Richard Branson?, Who Was Henry Ford?, Who Was H. J. Heinz?, and Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. What Is the Story of Batman? In 1939, comic book fans across the United States met a new super hero. When they picked up the May issue of Detective Comics, they saw someone called the Bat--Man on the cover. He wore a black mask and a cape that opened like a pair of bat wings. Who was Batman? Readers soon found out. In Detective Comics No. 27, Batman’s story was called “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate.” His name was written as “The Bat--Man.” In it, Batman searches for clues to solve a crime. Along the way, he goes after the bad guys. He knocks one out with a single punch. Batman picks up another and tosses him over his shoulder! Using his brains and his great strength, Batman solves the case. Batman appeared in other issues of Detective Comics. The super hero tracked down and captured all sorts of criminals. His belt held tools that helped him fight crime, including a rope Batman used to swing from one rooftop to another. More comic book readers became Batman fans, and in 1940, he became the star of his own comic book. It was titled simply Batman, and it promised “all brand new adventures.” By now, Batman had a young friend named Robin, who helped him fight crime. In that first issue of Batman, they are trying to catch the Joker. Batman and Robin track him down and arrest him. But the Joker is a clever criminal, and he manages to escape. The Joker would become one of many villains Batman faced again and again. Since the first Batman comic in 1939, millions of people around the world have come to love Batman. He’s also sometimes called the Dark Knight and the Caped Crusader. Over the years, his costume has changed, and he has faced new villains. But fans know one thing is always true: Batman is a smart, strong, and complicated super hero who will always fight for justice. Chapter 1: The Birth of Batman As a child, Bob Kane eagerly read the comics in the newspaper. He loved to draw, and by the time he was in high school, he knew he wanted to be an artist. But not an artist who worked with paint, or turned clay or marble into sculptures. Bob Kane wanted to draw comic strips and create his own characters. And in 1938, he got the chance. At the time, Bob was working for Detective Comics, which eventually would be known by the initials “DC.” The company published several different comic book series. One was called Action Comics. In 1938, Action introduced the world’s first super hero: Superman. The Man of Steel, as he is also known, is from a distant planet called Krypton. Bullets can’t harm him. He uses his X--ray vision to see through walls, and he can fly. Superman also has another, more average, identity. When he’s not catching criminals, he’s a newspaper reporter named Clark Kent. Comic book fans in 193
