"Influences That Inspired Batman" Topic
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| Tango01 | 23 Dec 2025 2:11 p.m. PST |
"Since his debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, Batman has stood as one of the most iconic superheroes ever created. Bob Kane and Bill Finger co-created Batman in 1939. Kane provided the initial concept, while Finger refined Batman's design, detective skills, and tragic backstory. Finger's contributions, including naming Bruce Wayne, adding the cape and cowl, and introducing Gotham City, played a crucial role in shaping Batman as we know him today. But he wasn't born from a single idea—literature, film, historical figures, and real-world innovators shaped his origins. This list explores 27 key inspirations behind Batman's character, design, and persona…" More here link Armand |
| Andrew Walters | 23 Dec 2025 5:46 p.m. PST |
Um… Robin Hood? Lots of others, Don Quixote, El Cid, Beowulf, maybe Samson. But leaving out Robin Hood is egregious. |
| Tango01 | 23 Dec 2025 10:23 p.m. PST |
Well… you can continue the list from nb 28… (smile)
Armand
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promised pictures!