Batman (franchise)

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== Batman (franchise) ==

The Batman franchise is a media franchise based on the DC Comics character Batman, who was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. The franchise encompasses a wide range of media, including comic books, television series, films, video games, and merchandise.

Comic Books[edit | edit source]

The Batman character first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Since then, Batman has been featured in numerous comic book series, including Batman, Detective Comics, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, and Batman: Year One. The character has also been part of various crossover events and team-up series, such as Justice League and World's Finest Comics.

Television Series[edit | edit source]

The Batman franchise has been adapted into several television series. The first was the 1960s live-action series starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. In the 1990s, Batman: The Animated Series became highly influential, leading to several spin-offs, including The New Batman Adventures, Batman Beyond, and Justice League. More recent adaptations include The Batman and Gotham.

Films[edit | edit source]

The Batman franchise has a long history in film, beginning with the 1940s serials. The character was later portrayed by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns. The franchise was rebooted with Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy, starring Christian Bale as Batman. More recently, Ben Affleck and Robert Pattinson have taken on the role in the DC Extended Universe and The Batman, respectively.

Video Games[edit | edit source]

Batman has been featured in numerous video games, starting with early titles like Batman: The Caped Crusader and Batman: The Video Game. The Batman: Arkham series, developed by Rocksteady Studios, has been particularly successful, receiving critical acclaim for its gameplay and storytelling. Other notable games include LEGO Batman: The Videogame and Injustice: Gods Among Us.

Merchandise[edit | edit source]

The Batman franchise has generated a vast array of merchandise, including action figures, clothing, toys, and collectibles. Batman-themed products are popular among fans of all ages, contributing significantly to the franchise's commercial success.

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