Gotham city is perhaps the most well-known fictional city —the place where Batman operates. Many of the superheroes that we know have supernatural powers. But Batman does not possess any strange superpower. However, his intellect is superior to the common folk and he has a commendable mastery over martial arts.
Bruce Wayne is a wealthy American philanthropist; he owns the Wayne Enterprises. As a child, Bruce witnesses his parents’ murder. It shakes him and leaves him disturbed for years. Frustrated by anger, he swears to take vengeance against criminals. This gives him a sense of justice.
The worst of Bruce’s fears was bats; therefore, he crafts a bat-inspired persona to fight crime. Bruce trains himself physically and intellectually as well.
Batman was created for DC Comics by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. Batman first appeared in 1939. The character became popular soon and gained his own comic book title, Batman, the following year. The character has been adapted for serials and films since then.
Many actors played Batman; prominent among them are George Clooney, Ben Affleck, and Warren Christie. Robert Pattinson will portray the character in the upcoming 2022 film, The Batman.
Picture Credit : Google
Who does not know Superman, the American comic strip superhero? Superman is arguably the first ever superhero. Though he does not seem to be growing old, Superman is almost a century old. Superman first appeared in Action Comics, No. 1 in June, 1938. It was published by DC Comics.
Here goes the story of Superman. On the doomed planet Krypton, scientists Jor-El and Lara place their infant son Kai-El into a rocket bound for Earth. He is found by Martha and Jonathan Kent, a kind couple from the American town of Smallville. They name the boy Clark Kent and raise him as their own. Clark exhibits superhuman powers right from his childhood.
He has incredible strength, super speed and can leap over great distances. Upon reaching adulthood, Kent moves to an urban metropolis and goes on to work as a reporter for the newspaper Daily Planet.
Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. The first Superman feature film was released in 1951. It starred George Reeves as Superman.
Picture Credit : Google
