Batman Confidential

	Batman Confidential ''Batman Confidential'' is an American monthly comic book series from DC Comics which debuted on December 6, 2006 and concluded on March 2, 2011. Like a previous Batman series, '' Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'', ''Batman Confidential'' featured stories by rotating creative teams set in the early years of modern Batman's career, post-'' Batman: Year One'', and illustrated formative moments in the character's past, such as first encounters with allies and foes. Story arcs Rules of Engagement (#1-6) The first story arc by Andy Diggle and Whilce Portacio features Batman, roughly a year after he started fighting crime, in his first encounter with Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor. A long-distance laser sniper rifle is used to kill a murderer Batman is questioning. Batman begins investigating the type of weapon, and discovers the only thing that his company had created as far as energy weapons go could not be simply carried by one man. The next day, Bruce Wayne and Lex Lutho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Whilce Portacio William "Whilce" Portacio (; born July 8, 1963) is a Filipino American comic book writer and artist noted for his work on such titles as '' The Punisher'', ''X-Factor'', '' Uncanny X-Men'', ''Iron Man'', '' Wetworks'' and '' Spawn''. Portacio was also one of the seven co-founders of Image Comics, though he did not become a full-partner in the company, and is therefore not a member of its board of directors. Early life Whilce Portacio was born July 8, 1963 in Sangley Point, Cavite City, Philippines. He grew up in places such as Midway Island and New Mexico before his family settled in San Diego, California. He began reading comic books at the age of ten, when his neighbor decided to get rid of her husband's collection, and through this, he discovered the work of creators such as Jack Kirby and Neal Adams, who were the two most important influences on Portacio's art. Though Portacio dreamed of becoming an astronaut, his height and eyesight did not meet the necessary requirements ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wayne Enterprises Wayne Enterprises, also known as Wayne Corporation, Waynecorp, Wayne Industries, Wayne Technologies and Waynetech, is a fictional company appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Wayne Enterprises is a large, growing multinational company. The American diversified multinational conglomerate is owned and chaired by Bruce Wayne, the son of Thomas Wayne and Martha Kane. Wayne Enterprises is based out of Gotham City and headquartered in Wayne Tower. Wayne Enterprises and the Wayne Foundation are largely run by Bruce's business manager, Lucius Fox. Fox makes most company decisions on Bruce's behalf, since Bruce's time is largely occupied by his duties as the vigilante, Batman. In the 2020 storyline, '' The Joker War'', the Joker seizes control of Wayne Enterprises and steals the whole of the Wayne fortune, which he then uses to wreak havoc in Gotham. But Bruce eventually regains control of Wayne Enterprise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Killing Joke The Killing Joke may refer to: __NOTOC__ Books * '' Batman: The Killing Joke'', a Batman graphic novel published in 1988 * ''The Killing Joke'' (novel), a novel by Anthony Horowitz first published in 2004 Music * Killing Joke, an English punk rock band formed in 1979 ''Killing Joke'' (1980 album), their debut album ''Killing Joke'' (2003 album), their 2003 album Film * ''Batman: The Killing Joke'' (film), a 2016 animated feature based on the 1988 graphic novel See also * "The Funniest Joke in the World", a Monty Python sketch * Death from laughter Death from laughter is a rare form of death, usually resulting from either cardiac arrest or asphyxiation, that has itself been caused by a fit of laughter. Though uncommon, death by laughter has been recorded from the times of ancient Greece t ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Killing Joke, The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Batcomputer The Batcave is a subterranean location appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is the headquarters of the superhero Batman, whose secret identity is Bruce Wayne and his partners, consisting of caves beneath his personal residence, Wayne Manor. The Batcave appeared in the 1960s ''Batman'' television series and in the films ''Batman'' (1989), ''Batman Returns'' (1992), '' Batman Forever'' (1995), '' Batman and Robin'' (1997), ''The Dark Knight'' Trilogy (2005–2012), and in the DC Extended Universe (2016–2023), as well as '' The Batman'' (2022). Publication history Originally, there was only a secret tunnel that ran underground between Wayne Manor and a dusty old barn where the Batmobile was kept. Later, in ''Batman'' #12 (August–September 1942), Bill Finger mentioned "secret underground hangars". In 1943, the writers of the first Batman film serial, titled ''Batman'', gave Batman a complete underground crime lab and introduced it in the second chap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Arkham Asylum Arkham Asylum () is a fictional psychiatric hospital appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in stories featuring Batman. It first appeared in ''Batman'' #258 (October 1974), written by Dennis O'Neil with art by Irv Novick. Located in Gotham City, the asylum houses patients who are Insanity defense, criminally insane, as well as select prisoners with unusual medical requirements that are beyond a conventional prison's ability to accommodate. Its high-profile patients are often members of Batman's List of Batman Family enemies#Classic rogues gallery, rogues gallery. History Located in Gotham City, Arkham Asylum is where Batman's foes who are considered to be mentally ill are brought as patients (other foes are incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary). Although it has had numerous administrators, some comic books have featured Jeremiah Arkham. Inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft, and in particular his fictional city of Arkham, Massachusetts, the as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]