Milt Harris ——Bio and Archives--February 1, 2026

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Batman is a fictional character created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. He first appeared in DC Comics' *Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. Known as the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and the World's Greatest Detective, Batman is one of the most iconic fictional characters in the world. What sets him apart is that he is a superhero without any innate superpowers.

The story of Batman originates from a tragic event in his childhood. Bruce Wayne, the son of wealthy Gotham City socialites Dr. Thomas and Martha Wayne, lived a privileged life until the age of eight. One evening, after returning from a movie theater, the family was mugged by a criminal later identified as Joe Chill in an area known as Crime Alley. Both of Bruce's parents were shot and killed, leaving him orphaned.

After witnessing this, Bruce swore to spend his life........

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