Batman (real name Bruce Wayne) is a tortured and brutal genius vigilante protecting Gotham City from the criminals inhabiting it. He was instrumental in defeating Holiday and Two-Face. He's also Selina Kyle's boyfriend, better known as Catwoman.
History
Origins
After witnessing the murder of his parents at the hands of a mugger as a child, Bruce waged a war on crime in Gotham City, which he trained himself physically and intellectually to become Gotham's protector, the vigilante known as Batman. In his public identity, he was also a billionaire industrialist and notorious playboy.
The Long Halloween
Batman met James Gordon and Harvey Dent up on the rooftop of GCPD headquarters one night, and they swore that they would bring down the Gotham Organized Crime syndicates led by Carmine Falcone and Sal Maroni, that were completely controlling the city. They also agreed that they would never break them, and become as bad as the evil they fought against. Meanwhile, a serial killer named Holiday began stalking prominent Mafiosos and shooting them dead. There was suspicion immediately cast on the three men in the triumvirate, and the possibility that it might be someone trying to remove their competition. Batman Villains were replacing the traditional gangsters, and the underground was slowly being taken over by costumed freaks with no respect for the old ways. Batman's presence was arguably the cause of this. Amongst the killings Falcone's son Alberto was murdered. Bruce went on his first date with Selina Kyle around this time, who flirted with him as Catwoman by night unaware of his alter-ego.
Falcone later employed Batman Villains in his activities. He and Maroni each believed the other was responsible for Holiday, and their gang wars tore Gotham apart. Harvey became a leading suspect because of his vindictive attitude towards criminals. Bruce was also suspected of involvement with the Roman's organization. Thomas Wayne had reluctantly performed emergency surgery on a young Carmine Falcone for bullet wounds and indebted him, making him indirectly responsible for the Roman's empire. Harvey later admitted this was a mistake, and Maroni brought himself into custody with the intention of spilling his secrets before he was killed. At the trial, Maroni smuggled in a bottle of acid and threw it at Dent's face during the prosecution, leaving him horribly disfigured. This also drove him insane, and he escaped from the hospital. They arrived at the conclusion that Harvey was Holiday, and Batman attempted to find him after he escaped.
While Gordon was transporting the gangster to a different cell, Holiday appeared and shot Maroni in the head. Batman was disguised as the guard accompanying them, and he beat Holiday down. Harvey reappeared calling himself Two-Face, taking a team of villains into the Roman's private office. As the two leaders battled, Batman arrived and put most of the criminals down, but he was unable to stop Two-Face from shooting Falcone twice in the head. Then, Batman, Gordon and Dent, had a final meeting on the rooftop of GCPD headquarters. Dent was accused of betraying the things he believed in, but he insisted that his methods were the only ones that actually got rid of Falcone and he did what he needed to. He was then arrested and Batman discovered that holiday was Gilda Dent.
Arrival of Supergirl
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Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Acrobatics
- Driving
- Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)
- Peak Human Condition
- Genius Level Intellect
- Throwing
- Gadgetry
- Driving
- Intimidation
- Investigation
- Business Management
- Leadership
- Escapology
- Indomitable Will
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Transportation
Weapons
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the Tomorrowverse and is an adaptation of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The original character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane and first appeared in Detective Comics #27.
- Batman was voiced by Jensen Ackles.
Related
- 8 Appearances of Bruce Wayne (Tomorrowverse)
- 2 Images featuring Bruce Wayne (Tomorrowverse)
- Quotations by or about Bruce Wayne (Tomorrowverse)
- Character Gallery: Bruce Wayne (Tomorrowverse)
Footnotes
  This character is or was an incarnation of or an ally of Batman, and a member of the Batman Family. This template will automatically categorize articles that include it into the "Batman Family members" category. |
  This character has been a member of the Justice League of America, or the Justice League in any of its various incarnations, sworn by a duty to act as guardians of America and the world by using their skills and/or superpowers to protect Earth from the clutches of both interstellar and domestic threats. |