Bruce Wayne (Earth-97)

"I had to save them both. You see, i'm both Bruce Wayne and Batman. Not because i have to be. Now, because i choose to be".
Bruce Wayne explaining to Edward Nygma, the reason; why he chooses to live a double life.[src]
**Bruce Wayne** is a businessman, the CEO of Wayne Enterprises and the leader of the Bat team.

Bruce is a resident of Gotham City.

Bruce is also the son of the late Thomas Wayne and the late Martha Kane, the friend/former ward of Alfred Pennyworth, the friend/legal guardian of Dick Grayson, the boyfriend of Chase Meridian and the ex-boyfriend of Julie Madison.

Years after the death of both of Bruce's parents, Thomas and Martha simultaneously, Bruce would then become the vigilante; known as **Batman**; who serves as the protector of Gotham.

## Biography

### Early life

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Bruce Wayne was born on 1964 in Gotham City; to his parents, Thomas Wayne and Martha Kane.

In 1972, When Bruce was only 8 years old; both of his parents, Thomas and Martha were murdered; by an unknown assailant right in front of him; witnessing Thomas and Martha's death had severely traumatized him.

Sometime after Bruce's parents, Thomas and Martha's funeral, he ran outside of Wayne Manor; into a rainstorm; in failed attempt to (both literally and metaphorically) outran the rage and the pain that; he was feeling; regarding the death of both of his parents.

Bruce then suddenly fell; into an underground cave, in the shadows of the cave, he saw something coming towards him, Bruce was (initially) terrified, but after it got closer, he realised that; it was just a bat, thus; it was completely harmless.

Ironically; in Bruce's adult years, this bat (indirectly) inspired him; to become the vigilante; known as "Batman".

As a result; of Thomas and Martha's death, Alfred Pennyworth, the Wayne family's butler; who Thomas and Martha had named as the legal guardian of their only child/son; in case anything ever happened to them; Alfred raised Bruce all the way to adulthood.

### Becoming Batman

In 1981, after reaching the legal age; the age of 21, Bruce officially become the CEO of Wayne Enterprises, overtime, under Bruce's leadership; the company grew to become one of the most successful business empires on the entire planet and overall the most successful company in all of Gotham City.

Sometime after becoming the CEO of Wayne Enterprises, Bruce began to (secretly) operate as a bat-themed vigilante; known as "Batman"; in order to protect the citizens of Gotham City from criminals, as well as to prevent what happened to his own family from happening to other families as well, Bruce's butler, confidant, friend and former legal guardian, Alfred Pennyworth is the only individual; who is aware of his vigilante activities as Batman.

### Batman Forever

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### Batman and Robin

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## Personality

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## Abilities

* **Peak of human physical condition:** As a vigilante; Bruce is in peak physical condition for a man of his age.
* **Master acrobat:** As a vigilante; Batman is highly skilled in all several different types of acrobatics and gymnastics.
* **Genius-level intellect:** Bruce is a highly intelligent individual.
* **Expert businessman:** Bruce is a highly skilled businessman; for example, he has successfully ran Wayne Enterprises for 14 years; without any form of bankruptcy or financial loss.
* **Expert investigator:** Bruce is an excellent investigator; for example, he follows every lead and rumor to discover the truth behind any crime.
* **Master leader:** Bruce is a very capable leader; for example, he leads the Bat team in their operations.
* **Master hand-to-hand combatant/Martial artist:** Due to fighting crime in Gotham City for 14 years; Batman is a highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant and martial artist; for example, he is able to best a group of thugs quite easily.
* **Intimidation:** Batman commands an intimidating presence; to the point that; most other criminals fear him. Even common criminals are visibly terrified of the Dark Knight; as they will immediately flee in Batman's presence.

### Weaknesses

* **Mortality:** Bruce is mortal. As he can be killed; just like any other living being.

## Equipment

* **Batsuit:** Bruce wears a protective suit of armour; when he is operating as "Batman".
* **Batboat:** Bruce (occasionally) utilizes the batboat; when he is out on patrol.
* **Batcomputer:** Bruce utilizes the batcomputer to assist him; with his investigations; such as analyzing objects or substances.
* **Batmobile:** Bruce utilizes the batmobile; when he is out on patrol.
* **Batarangs:** Bruce utilizes batarangs to disarm his opponents.
* **Batwing:** Bruce (occasionally) utilizes the batwing; when he is out on patrol.
* **Utility belt:** Bruce wears a utility belt to store his batarangs, grappling gun, as well as several different types of devices and weapons.
* **Grappling gun:** Bruce utilizes the grappling gun to swing from one building to another.

## Relationships

### Allies and friends

#### Alfred Pennyworth

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Alfred is Bruce's ally, butler, confidant, friend and former legal guardian.

#### Dick Grayson

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Dick is Bruce's ally, friend and ward.

### Family

#### Thomas Wayne

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Thomas was Bruce's father.

Not must is known about Bruce's relationship; with his father, Thomas; except that; Bruce was very close to Thomas.

Thomas's death along; with Martha's; was the main reason; why Bruce had become Batman; in the first place.

#### Martha Kane

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Martha was Bruce's mother.

Not must is known about Bruce's relationship; with his mother, Martha; except that; Bruce was very close to Martha.

Martha's death along; with Thomas's; was the main reason; why Bruce had become Batman; in the first place.

### Romances

#### Chase Meridian

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Chase is Bruce's ally and girlfriend.

#### Julie Madison

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Julie is Bruce's ex-girlfriend.

Sometime after Chase left Gotham City (presumably) for a sabbatical, Bruce began to date Julie, they have dated for over a year; but Julie has become frustrated over Bruce's unwillingness to fully committed to their relationship. But Bruce; who knew that; would interfere; with his responsibility as Batman.

During a dinner date; when Bruce was under the thrall of Pamela Isley's pheromone dust, he had (accidentally) called Julie "Ivy", as she was confused and hurt; by this, this likely caused her to believe that; there is another woman in Bruce's life and that; she is only his second choice.

Sometime after Pamela's incarceration, Bruce and Julie broke up, as the relationship did not work out; likely because Julie believes that; Bruce will always see her as his second choice; but unfortunately, Bruce cannot inform Julie of the actual reason; why he called Julie "Ivy"; without revealing his secret identity as Batman.

## Appearances

* Earth-97 (2 films)
	+ Batman Forever (first appearance)
	+ Batman and Robin (final appearance)

## Behind the scenes

* In the DC comics, Bruce Wayne is the vigilante; known as "Batman"; who serves as the protector of Gotham City.
* Bruce is terrified of bats; but ironically; his suit is a bat-themed design.

## Trivia

* In the Earth-97 universe; Bruce Wayne doesn't suffer from chiroptophobia.

## Gallery

### Batman Forever

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### Batman and Robin

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#### Concept art, filming and promotion

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