DC Comics is a publishing company that produces American comic books and related media. Their most famous character is Batman, a wealthy businessman who moonlights as a vigilante fighting crime in the fictional city of Gotham.
DC Comics was founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications.
The company later changed its name to Detective Comics (which is where the initials DC come from).
In 1939, Batman made his debut appearance in Detective Comics #27.
Over the years, DC Comics has expanded to include other popular characters such as Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash.
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher that produces superhero comics, among other comic book genres. They are one of the main competitors to DC Comics.
Image Comics is a comic book publisher that produces creator-owned comics. They are known for their non-superhero titles and their commitment to creator rights.
Dark Horse Comics is a comic book publisher that produces a wide range of titles, including licensed properties and creator-owned comics.
DC Comics produces a wide range of Batman comics, including ongoing series, limited series, and graphic novels.
There have been numerous movies based on Batman, produced by various studios over the years. The most recent series of Batman movies, known as the Dark Knight trilogy, was directed by Christopher Nolan and starred Christian Bale as Batman.
DC Comics produces a wide variety of Batman merchandise, including action figures, clothing, and collectibles.
Batman's real name is Bruce Wayne.
Gotham City is a fictional city that is the primary setting for Batman comics and media. It is a dark and gritty city filled with crime and corruption.
Batman's arch-nemesis is the Joker, a psychotic clown who is obsessed with causing chaos and destruction in Gotham City.
Batman was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger.
The Bat-Signal is a signal that the Gotham City Police Department shines in the sky to summon Batman when they need his help.