Bruce Wayne (New Earth)



Real Name: Bruce Wayne

Nicknames: The Dark Knight, the Caped Crusader

Former Aliases: No known former aliases

Other Current Aliases: Matches Malone

Status
Occupation: Billionaire Playboy and industrialist

Legal Status: Citizen of the United States

Identity: Secret

Marital Status: Single

Group Affiliation: Formerly Justice League of America; Formerly Outsiders

Base of Operations: Wayne Manor and the Batcave, Gotham City; Formerly JLA Watchtower

Origin
Bruce Wayne was born to Thomas and Martha Wayne and raised by the Wayne family servant, Alfred Pennyworth.

Place of Birth: Gotham City

Known Relatives: Thomas Wayne (father, deceased), Martha Wayne (mother, deceased)

First Appearance: DETECTIVE COMICS #27 (May, 1939)

History
Young Bruce Wayne was traumatised after witnessing the murder of his parents at the hand of an unknown mugger. Reared by the Wayne's faithful servant, Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce travelled across the globe developing his martial arts and combat skills. Returning to Gotham City, Bruce created the persona of Batman to combat the criminal element of the city.



Characteristics
Height: 6'2"

Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Black

Unusual Features: No unusual features

Powers
Known Powers: No known powers.

Known Abilities: Batman has training in a large number of martials arts. He has studied criminal psychology, chemistry, forensics, and disguise. Batman is also one of the world's greatest detectives.

Strength Level: Batman engages in intense regular exercise.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: Batman costume, utility belt contains a wide variety of tools and equipment.

Transportation: Batmobile, Batwing, Batboat, Batcycle.

Weapons: Batarangs (several different types), small explosives, smoke and tear gas pellets.

Trivia

 * Bruce Wayne has been played by several actors including: Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale.

Recommended Readings

 * The Killing Joke

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 * Nightwing
 * Joker
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 * Justice League of America