Batman

fictional character in DC Comics
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Batman

Summary

Batman is a comics character[1]. His place of birth was Gotham City[2]. He worked as a businessperson[3], detective[4], vigilante[5], chief executive officer[6], and superhero[7]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of comics_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,119 views/month, #5 of 1,513).[8]

Key Facts

  • Batman's place of birth was Gotham City[2].
  • Batman's father was Thomas Wayne[9].
  • Batman's mother was Martha Wayne[10].
  • A child of Batman was Dick Grayson[11].
  • A child of Batman was Jason Todd[12].
  • A child of Batman was Cassandra Cain[13].
  • A child of Batman was Tim Drake[14].
  • A child of Batman was Damian Wayne[15].
  • A child of Batman was Helena Wayne[16].
  • Batman held citizenship in United States[17].
  • American English was Batman's native language[18].
  • Batman's professions included businessperson[3].
  • Batman's professions included detective[4].
  • Batman worked as a vigilante[5].
  • Batman's professions included chief executive officer[6].
  • Batman's professions included superhero[7].
  • Batman worked as a philanthropist[19].
  • Batman was educated at University of Cambridge[20].
  • Batman was educated at University of Paris[21].
  • Batman is the creator of Bob Kane[22].
  • Batman is the creator of utyhgfre[23].
  • Batman was a member of Justice League[24].
  • Batman was a member of Outsiders[25].
  • Batman was a member of Batmen of All Nations[26].
  • Batman was a member of Batman Incorporated[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Batman was born in Gotham City[2]. His father was Thomas Wayne[9]. His mother was Martha Wayne[10]. American English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[20], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and University of Paris[21], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[3], detective[4], vigilante[5], chief executive officer[6], superhero[7], and philanthropist[19].

Works and Contributions

Created works include Bob Kane[22], a comics artist[36], 1915–1998[37], of United States[38], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[39] and utyhgfre[23], a comics artist[40], 1914–1974[41], of United States[42], awarded the Inkpot Award[43], specialised in comics[44]. Things named for Batman include The he[45], he: The Long Halloween[46], he: Under the Red Hood[47], he and Harley Quinn[48], he: Gotham Knight[49], he vs. Robin[50], he: The Ride[51], and he: Gotham by Gaslight[52].

Personal Life

Children include Dick Grayson[11], a comics character[53]; Jason Todd[12], a comics character[54]; Cassandra Cain[13], a fictional human[55]; Tim Drake[14], a comics character[56]; Damian Wayne[15], a comics character[57]; and Helena Wayne[16], a fictional human[58]. Batman's religion is recorded as Catholicism[59].

Why It Matters

Batman ranks in the top 0.33% of comics_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,119 views/month, #5 of 1,513).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Entities named for him include The he[45], he: The Long Halloween[46], he: Under the Red Hood[47], he and Harley Quinn[48], he: Gotham Knight[49], and he vs. Robin[50].

FAQs

Where was Batman born?

Born in Gotham City[2], Batman…

Who were Batman's parents?

Batman's father was Thomas Wayne[9]. Batman's mother was Martha Wayne[10].

What did Batman do for work?

Batman worked as businessperson[3], detective[4], vigilante[5], chief executive officer[6], and superhero[7].

Where did Batman go to school?

Batman was educated at University of Cambridge[20] and University of Paris[21].

References

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  1. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · TalkTuahLunchly · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Masquerade - Cosplay of Batman 3.jp, Batman in Justice League TV series.png, Batman in MultiVersus trailer.png
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Adam West as Batman in TV series.JPG"
  2. 14d ago · Xezbeth · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Derivative work Batman, Batman, Batman +24
    Partner in business or sport Helena Wayne
    Appears in the form of Man-Bat
    Given name Bruce
    + 60 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P3438]]: [[Q720706]]"
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