Bruce Wayne (Earth 1)

### Relatives

Thomas Wayne (father, deceased), Martha Kane Wayne (mother, deceased), Phillip Kane (uncle, deceased), Jacob Kane (uncle, deceased), Kate Kane (cousin), Selina Kyle (wife, deceased), Maggie Kyle (sister-in-law), Damian Wayne (son), Helena Wayne (daughter), Dick Grayson (adopted son, deceased), Koriand'r (daughter-in-law), Mar'i Grayson (granddaughter), Jason Todd (adopted son), Tim Drake (adopted son), Stephanie Brown Drake (daughter-in-law), Cassandra Cain (adopted daughter)

### Affiliation

formerly Batfamily, Justice League, Wayne Enterprises

## Origin

### First Appearance

Prelude to 2033: A Broken Wing Vol 1 1

**Batman** is the superhero protector of Gotham City, a tortured, brooding vigilante dressed as a sort of human bat who fights against evil and strikes fear into the hearts of criminals everywhere. In his public identity he is **Bruce Wayne**, billionaire industrialist and notorious playboy. Although he has no superhuman abilities, he is one of the world's smartest men and greatest fighters. His physical prowess, technical ingenuity, and tactical thinking make him an incredibly dangerous opponent. He is also a founding member of the Justice League.

## History

### Early Life

Bruce Wayne was born to the wealthy Dr. Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha, who were both members of two prestigious Wayne and Kane families of Gotham City, respectively.

When Bruce was seven, he and his parents went to see The Mark of Zorro at the Monarch Theater. When they walked back to their car, a mugger named Joe Chill tried to rob them at gunpoint and panicked, shooting Thomas and Martha dead. After their deaths, Bruce was raised by his guardian, Alfred Pennyworth.

### The Acrobat and the Thief

Years later, after becoming Batman and becoming a founder of the Justice League, Bruce took in a young circus acrobat named Dick Grayson after his parents were murdered by Tony Zucco. Eventually, Batman revealed his identity to the boy, though by that point he figured it out himself. With the common goal of justice, the two began fighting crime as Batman and Robin. It wasn't long after Robin's arrival that Barbara Gordon entered the fold as Batgirl.

Years later, the pair had a falling out and Dick quit as Batman's partner, moving to Bludhaven to strike out on his own. Not long after that, Batman and Jason Todd met at the scene of the Waynes' murders. After some misadventures, Jason was welcomed into Wayne Manor as Bruce's son and new partner. Unfortunately, this partnership only lasted a year, as the Joker kidnapped and seemingly murdered the Boy Wonder. Unbeknownst to Batman, Jason was still alive and still undergoing brainwashing and torture- fully unaware that the Joker had faked his death.

### The Boy Genius

Months after the presumed death of Jason Todd, Batman met Tim Drake, an incredibly intelligent and brilliant teenage boy, and began training him as the third Robin.

Only months after the third Robin's arrival, Batman received a video from the Joker- revealing that Jason Todd was still alive and being tortured. Using slight clues in the background of the video, Batman raced across the world to a small warehouse in Qurac. Bruce arrived too late, finding the location just as it exploded. Days later, he buried Jason in his previously empty grave.

### A Growing Family

At one point, Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle were married and, very soon, had a daughter named Helena Wayne. As the years progressed, Bruce attempted to ready his allies for the day he would step down. Bruce and Selina agreed that Helena should not have to feel the same burden as Bruce's other children and they planned to raise her as Bruce and Selina's daughter, not Batman and Catwoman's. However, these plans were pushed back when Nightwing was killed in an attack on Bludhaven.

### The Metahuman Crisis

In the year 2027, like most major cities on Earth, Gotham City was viscously attacked by Ra's al Ghul and the League of Assassins. It was during this attack when Bruce and Selina were killed.

### Legacy

The people of Gotham, including Batman's allies, used his memory and his symbol to inspire. However, three years after his death, the role of Batman had not been filled by anyone. Surprisingly, some had pushed for Jason to take on the cowl after Tim declined, not wishing to embrace an alternate version of himself.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* **Acrobatics**
* **Archery**
* **Aviation**
* **Business Management**
* **Computer Hacking**
* **Disguise**
* **Driving**
* **Equestrianism**
* **Firearms**: Despite his opposition to the use of firearms, Bruce is one of the world's top ten marksmen.
* **Forensic Pathology**
* **Gadgetry**
* **Genius Level Intellect**
* **Indomitable Will**
* **Interrogation**
* **Intimidation**
* **Investigation**: Hailed as the World's Greatest Detective, Batman has few equals when it comes to forensic investigations and solving crime mysteries. He is able to use even the smallest clues and slightest details to solve extremely difficult cases and accurately deduce the identity of unknown criminal masterminds.
* **Lock Picking**
* **Martial Arts**: Batman is known as one of the finest martial artists in the world. He has been trained by the best fighters around the world, and has a wide variety of combat skills that are used in his fight against crime. In turn, he has also been able to pass on his learnings to his proteges. Batwoman was able to identify at least fourteen different styles of martial arts from him. Bruce has also trained in a style that he invented one which Alfred calls "Bam Pow".
	+ **Boxing**
	+ **Dim Mak**: An ancient form of martial arts where you strike vital points of the opponent's body causing paralysis, intense and prolonged pain or death.
	+ **Judo**
	+ **Krav Maga**
* **Multilingualism**: Batman is fluent in Portuguese, Dhari, Latin, Chinese, Greek, Icelandic, French, Gaelic, and Kryptonese. He can also understand American sign language and Argot of the Ancient Sea People.
* **Magic**
* **Medical Science**
* **Peak Human Condition**
	+ **Peak Human Strength**
	+ **Peak Human Agility**
	+ **Peak Human Durability**
	+ **Peak Human Reflexes**
	+ **Peak Human Speed**
	+ **Peak Human Senses**
	+ **Peak Human Stamina**
	+ **Toxic Immunity**

* **Prestidigitation**: Bruce was taught sleight of hand by Giovanni Zatara.
* **Seamanship**
* **Swimming**
* **Tactical Analysis**
* **Throwing**
* **Tracking**
* **Weaponry**
	+ **Stick Fighting**
	+ **Fencing**

## Paraphernalia

### Equipment

* **Batcomputer**
* **Batman Batsuit I** *(formerly)*: The original suit donned by Bruce Wayne, designed by Bruce and Alfred. The suit allowed for great speed, mobility, and stealth though was physically weak. Most notably, the suit had purple gloves made to grip onto slick surfaces and be resistant to shocks. Visually, this suit is similar to the very original batsuit.
* **Batman Batsuit II** *(formerly)*: The second suit donned by Bruce Wayne, designed by Lucius Fox. This suit improved on the lack of protection of its predecessor. Visually, this suit resembled Adam West's Batman.
* **Batman Batsuit III** *(formerly)*: The third batsuit worn by Bruce Wayne, designed by him and Lucius Fox. This was the first batsuit to involve an uplink to the Batcomputer. To be able to hide this technology in the cowl, Lucius lengthened the ears. Visually, this suit resembled Batman's look in The Long Halloween.
* **Batman Batsuit IV** *(formerly)*: The fourth batsuit used by Bruce Wayne, designed by Lucius Fox. The suit was a true optimization of stealth and combat. The suit was irrevocably damaged in a battle with Deathstroke. Visually, the suit resembled the classic appearance of Batman from the 1980s.
* **Batman Batsuit V** *(formerly)*: The fifth batsuit utilized by Bruce Wayne, designed by Lucius Fox. This suit was worn for the longest amount of time, as Bruce met the first two Robins equipped with this suit. Bruce and his allies saw the equipment as a true masterpiece of engineering and design. Visually, it shared resemblance with the early New 52 appearance.
* **Batman Batsuit VI** *(formerly)*: A highly advanced suit utilized by Bruce Wayne and designed by Lucius Fox. This was the first suit Batman wore after being crippled by Bane. This equipment received numerous upgrades, both aesthetically and mechanically. Visually, this suit resembles the Rebirth appearance.
* **Batman Batsuit VII**: An advanced tactical suit utilized by Bruce Wayne at the end of his life. The suit was designed to maximize efficiency in stealth *and* combat and was one of the last creations by Lucius Fox for the Batfamily.
* **Utility Belt**

### Transportation

* **Batmobile**
* **Batplane**

### Weapons

* **Batarangs**
* **Kryptonite Ring**: A ring made with a small fragment of Kryptonite, gifted to Batman by Superman in case he needed to be stopped.

## Trivia

* Bruce Wayne lived from 1982 to 2027.
* The Waynes were murdered on September 19, 1989 at 10:48 PM. In memory of them, the entrance to the Batcave in the study is activated by setting the grandfather clock's time to 10:48 and pressing a hidden button.
* Batman considered Superman to be his favorite superhero and, if he had a best friend, it would have also been Superman.
* Bruce rarely drank alcohol and instead fooled people by drinking ginger ale.
* Bruce visited his parents' graves once a week. Similarly, Jason Todd visits his once a week.
* Bruce Wayne's known love interests:
	+ Talia al Ghul
	+ Selina Kyle

## See Also

* Kate Kane
* Jacob Kane
* Phillip Kane
* Stephanie Brown
* Damian Wayne
* Cassandra Cain
* Duke Thomas
* Maggie Kyle
* Koriand'r
* Mar'i Grayson
* Rick Gordon
* Wayne Enterprises
* Prelude to 2033: A Broken Wing Vol 1 1