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Batarangs
The batarang is a roughly bat-shaped throwing weapon used by the DC Comics superhero Batman. Etymology The name "Batarang" is a portmanteau of ''bat'' and ''boomerang'', and was originally spelled baterang. Usage Batarangs are customizable throwing weapons, based on shurikens and boomerangs, and are collapsible so that a large number of them can fit inside of Batman's utility belt. Batarangs have since become a staple of Batman's arsenal, appearing in every major Batman television and film adaptation to date. Recent interpretations of the character find additional motivation to use the batarang as a ranged attack (alternative to firearms, which he usually rejects for personal reasons) and is used primarily to knock guns and other tools out of an assailant's hand. They also serve as Batman's calling cards to alert criminal elements of his presence (much like the character's antecedent Zorro, who leaves the mark "Z" to his defeated foes) and props to create an illusion to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Batman
Batman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American Playboy lifestyle, playboy, Philanthropy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Origin of Batman, His origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents, Thomas Wayne, Thomas and Martha Wayne, Martha, as a child, a vendetta tempered by the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a Batsuit, bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with List of Batman supporting characters, supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin (character), Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Batmobile
The Batmobile is the fictional land vehicle driven by the superhero Batman, used both to patrol Gotham City looking for crime and to engage in car chases or vehicular combat with the city's criminal underworld. The Batmobile is one of a suite of highly advanced equipment depicted at Batman's disposal in the Batcave, which the vehicle accesses through a hidden entrance. The concept of a dedicated automobile for the superhero originates in ''Detective Comics'' issue Detective Comics 27, #27 (May 1939), with the name being coined in issue #48. Its appearance has varied but, since its earliest appearances, the Batmobile has had a prominent bat Motif (visual arts), motif, typically including wing-shaped tailfins. Armored in the early stages of Batman's career, it has been Custom car, customized over time and is the most technologically advanced crime-fighting asset in Batman's arsenal, barring the Batplane. Depictions of the vehicle have evolved along with the character, with each in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Batman's Utility Belt
Batman's utility belt is a feature of Batman, Batman's Batsuit, costume. Similar belt (clothing), belts are used by the various Robin (comics), Robins, Batgirl, and other members of the Bat-family. History Batman historian Les Daniels credits Gardner Fox, the first writer other than Bill Finger to write the adventures of Batman in ''Detective Comics'', with introducing the utility belt concept in ''Detective Comics'' #29 (July 1939).Les Daniels, Daniels, Les. ''Batman: The Complete History''. Chronicle Books, 1999. , pg. 29 In its first appearance, Batman's utility belt "contain[ed] choking gas capsules."Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics "The Batman Meets Doctor Death" in ''Detective Comics'' #29. Retrieved July 31, 2008. Two issues after the utility belt de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |