Batman

## Actor(s)

**Bruce Wayne** is a reclusive billionaire, the current owner of Wayne Enterprises, and the heroic vigilante known as the **Batman**. After the ruthless murder of his parents, Wayne swore vengeance against all criminals, an oath tempered by a sense of justice for which he trained himself physically and intellectually, all to become Gotham City's guardian and protector, using a lethal combination of mental mastery, physical strength, and expert technology to fight crime at night.

## Biography

### Early Life

Bruce Wayne was born in 1987 in Gotham City, New York, to Thomas and Martha Wayne, members of the wealthy Wayne Family. He grew up in Wayne Manor under the care of his loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Bruce shared a close bond with his father, who served as the mayor of Gotham during Bruce's early years.

Tragedy struck when Bruce was just ten years old. While walking home from The Monarch Theater with his parents, they were brutally gunned down by an unknown assailant. Bruce narrowly escaped the same fate when the killer fled upon hearing approaching sirens. Although Alfred suspected the involvement of a gang associated with the Penguin, this theory was never confirmed.

### Teenage Years

During his teenage years, at the age of 15, Bruce discovered the hidden Wayne Manor Cave beneath his family's estate, which would later become the Batcave. Out of respect for his parents, Bruce chose to keep its existence a secret, with only Alfred eventually learning about it. At the age of sixteen, Bruce acquired his driver's license and began using a vintage sports car, unknowingly laying the groundwork for the future Batmobile.

### Training and Traveling

As Bruce grew older, Alfred took on the task of extensively training him in various martial arts disciplines to ensure his ability to defend himself in the dangerous streets of Gotham. Bruce's thirst for knowledge and desire to prepare himself for his mission led him to travel around the world, attending multiple colleges and studying a wide range of scientific fields, including biology, chemistry, and physics. Alongside his academic pursuits, he sought out martial arts masters and learned from them, becoming a formidable fighter. His training even extended to base jumping, which would later inspire the design of his wingsuit.

## Batman Early Years

### Batman Year One

After years of traveling and training, Bruce returned to Gotham with a plan to combat crime. He designed a protective suit resembling a bat, inspired by the bats residing in the Batcave. On his first night as Batman, he attempted to foil a bank robbery and eventually uncovered an explosives ring led by a man named Joe Barnes, who worked for Black Mask.

#### Riddler

Throughout his first year as Batman, he encountered Edward Nigma, a serial killer who left clues for the Gotham Police. Batman joined forces with Commissioner James Gordon, overcoming initial doubts to capture Nigma and send him to Arkham Asylum.

### Capturing Evil

Towards the end of his first year, Batman faced off against the Joker, a notorious serial killer. Batman emerged victorious and the Joker was imprisoned in Arkham Asylum, where he continued to send letters to Commissioner Gordon.

## The Brave and The Bold

### Dick Grayson

After several years as Batman, Bruce encountered Dick Grayson, an orphan and talented acrobat. Impressed by Dick's character, Bruce adopted him following the tragic death of Dick's family. Bruce had actually witnessed Dick's parents' performance at the circus on the night they were killed. Bruce trained Dick, who eventually became his sidekick at the age of 12, and together they fought crime as Robin, earning the admiration of the public.