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Bruce Wayne, who witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swore to avenge their deaths. He trained extensively to achieve mental and physical perfection, mastering martial arts, detective skills, and criminal psychology. Costumed as a bat to prey on the fears of criminals, and utilizing a high-tech arsenal, he became the legendary Batman.
As the first Robin, Dick Grayson was the most famous sidekick in comic book history. As he ventured forth on his own, he formed the Teen Titans and became their leader. When the boy became a man, he became the independent hero known as Nightwing.
The Joker, Clown Prince of Crime, is Batman's arch-nemesis. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused Batman more suffering than any other villain he has ever faced. His origin, name, and true motivations remain a mystery.
James Gordon is one of Batman's first supporters, helping him fight against crime and corruption in Gotham City. He eventually rose to the rank of Commissioner in the Gotham City Police Department, and continues to be one of Batman's greatest allies.
Intelligent, rich and sophisticated; Oswald Cobblepot puts up a gentlemanly front, but behind closed doors he is the angered, power hungry criminal known as The Penguin. He shows flashes of compassion sometimes, but he is dominated by a desire to be respected and to control those around him.
Two people have taken up the mantle of the Cavalier. The first being a superhero and the other being a villain.
Golden-Age love interest of Batman.
Formerly the D.A. of Gotham City, Harvey Dent was an ally of Batman and Commissioner Gordon until he had acid thrown onto the left side of his face by a mob boss, scarring him for life. The incident drove Harvey insane and he became Two-Face, obsessed with chance and always carrying a double-headed coin, which he flips to determine his every decision.
Alfred Pennyworth is Bruce Wayne's loyal father figure and butler. Alfred raised Bruce (and later Dick Grayson) after the death of the Waynes. A former British secret agent, Alfred is a skilled surgeon who often treats members of the Bat-Family.
Sal Maroni (originally named Vincent Moroni) is the mobster who's known for scarring Harvey Dent which transformed him into Two-Face.
The head of Argus Pictures, Bentley was present during Clayface's killing spree on the set of "The Terror".
Gilda Gold (née Dent) is a sculptor who was once married to Harvey Dent, the District Attorney of Gotham City who eventually became the criminal Two-Face.
Movie star and former fiancee to Bruce Wayne, his first Golden Age love interest. She was also a target of Clayface (Basil Karlo).
Mary Grayson is the mother of Dick Grayson and wife of John Grayson. She was an acrobat for Haly's Circus.
Doctor Death was the very first supervillain Batman faced, way back during the Golden Age of comics. Typically portrayed as a disfigured mad scientist, he commonly operates as a creator of various biological weapons.
Vampir and follower of The Monk.
Joe Chill was a small-time criminal who on one fateful night encountered Thomas and Martha Wayne as well as their son Bruce. Chill robbed the Waynes and then shot Thomas and Martha, leaving Bruce orphaned, inciting his journey into becoming the vigilante Batman.
A scientist whose brain was placed in a robotic body after he was mortally wounded.
A golden age batman villain who appeared in the detective comics issue #35.
A James Moriarty wanna-be.
Rip Carter has no super powers, he was the leader of the Boy Commandos.
The successor of Basil Karlo, Todd portrays "the terror" in the film of the same name.
Ned Norton was the planned director for the film "The Terror" but was fired for not being reliable.
The lead actress of "The Terror" who was murdered by Basil Karlo.
The former lover of Lorna Dane, he was murdered by Basil Karlo when Walker witnessed him killing Lorna.
A mobster who offered Mr. Bentley protection money when making "The Terror".
The Crime Doctor's main weapon was his injector gun, which could gas his opponents to sleep without harming them, thus allowing Thorne to hypnotise them. He is the brother of Gotham gangster Rupert Thorne.
Catwoman is a fictional character originating from DC Comics. Under the costumed alias of Catwoman, Selina Kyle, is a cat burglar with an on-again, off-again, romantic relationship with Batman. She is shown as a woman who is very strong-willed, independent and morally dubious.
One of the first detectives in Detective Comics, debuting in #1, a year before Superman first appeared.
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