Thomas Wayne

### Titles

Owner/Chairman/CEO of Wayne Enterprises (formerly)Head Surgeon of Elliot Memorial Hospital (formerly)

### Base of Operations

Wayne Manor, Crest Hill, Bristol Township, Gotham City, New Jersey, U.S.A.

### Abilities

* Business Management
* Medical Science
* Medicine

## Production Details

### Creators

Bob Kane (artist)
Bill Finger (writer)

"*In the event of my death, I hereby declare that all my worldly possessions pass to my son, Bruce Wayne. Bruce: I ask that you honour the Wayne family legacy, and commit yourself to the improvement of Gotham City, its institutions and its citizens. Please, be strong. You are young, but destined for great things. Make the most of your opportunities; use them to give back to a city that has given us so much, to change the lives of millions of people. Do not be frivolous with this wealth; please do not waste it all on fast cars and outrageous clothes, and the pursuit of a destructive lifestyle. Invest in Gotham. Treat its people like family; watch over them, and use this money to safeguard them from forces beyond their control. My deepest regret is I will not see you grow into the good man I know you will become. And finally, my son, I ask that you never abandon this city to fate. We have lived through dark days; there's no doubt there are more to come. But it is the good and great men who stand up for Gotham when others turn and run. In death, I will love you for ever. Your father, Thomas.*"
―Thomas Wayne's will to his son Bruce**Thomas Wayne** (b. February 28, 1946 - d. June 27, 1984) was a famous and wealthy surgeon, doctor and philanthropist in Gotham City. He is a member of the wealthy Wayne Family, and is the CEO of Wayne Enterprises. He was one of the most respected patrons in all of Gotham City. Thomas also established the charitable Wayne Foundation. He is husband of Martha Wayne and father of Bruce Wayne. He and his wife was tragically killed in Crime Alley at the hands of Joe Chill, which inspired Bruce to become the masked vigilante Batman.

## Biography

### Early Life

Thomas Wayne was born in February 28, 1946 in Gotham City to Patrick Wayne and an unnamed mother. He had a complicated relationship with his father, who spent his time mostly at Wayne Enterprises, not often returning home, which made Thomas not see his father very often. Thomas did love his mother though, who he always often spent time with.

Thomas was very talented in his youth, in both athletics and academics. He excelled in playing football and baseball, and at the same time was a very good student with high grades and a fair reputation. Although he loved playing sports, Thomas wished to go to medical school, and become a surgeon. His father objected to this, but Thomas didn't listen or care. After finishing his high school education, he was offered several scholarships to play sports, but he ultimately went to medical school in Gotham. There, he met Leslie Thompkins, and the two became good friends.

## Personality and Traits

Thomas Wayne is described as a 'clean-cut', polite and honorable man. He is an aristocratic billionaire who likes to impress. He also went to medical school and a license doctor.

Thomas was known to be a loving father and husband, and, like his son Bruce, was extremely brave and protective of his loved ones, since he notably tried to fight back against Joe Chill when the latter had his family at gunpoint, determined to protect his wife and son. As an adult, Bruce worries about being unable to live up to his father, despite already be older than Thomas had ever been.