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batman: the legend of the batman No.1
Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger and first appeared in Detective Comics in 1939. Originally named Batman. The character is also referred to by such epithets as the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and the World's Greatest Detective
54 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 14, 2020
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Bill Finger
647 books105 followersWilliam "Bill" Finger was an American comic strip and comic book writer best known as the uncredited co-creator, with Bob Kane, of the DC Comics character Batman, as well as the co-architect of the series' development. In later years, Kane acknowledged Finger as "a contributing force" in the character's creation. Comics historian Ron Goulart, in Comic Book Encyclopedia, refers to Batman as the "creation of artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger", and a DC Comics press release in 2007 about colleague Jerry Robinson states that in 1939, "Kane, along with writer Bill Finger, had just created Batman for [DC predecessor] National Comics".
Film and television credits include scripting The Green Slime (1969), Track of the Moon Beast (1976), and three episodes of 77 Sunset Strip.
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Film and television credits include scripting The Green Slime (1969), Track of the Moon Beast (1976), and three episodes of 77 Sunset Strip.
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August 26, 2025
Score: 65/100
Batman No.1 is by itself a time capsule. Four short tales that lay the foundation for so much of what would define Batman, his allies and his foes! The Joker's first appearance here is interesting to say the least, he is as fun and full of character as he is now, though he seems to have this visceral hatred towards batman and stops joking entirely when faced against him, which is pretty funny to see. Catwoman's debut is far rougher, more a simple thief archetype than the layered femme fatale she'd become, but there was a hint of an idea there; it's still fascinating to see the seeds planted.
The stories themselves aren't that deep and are undeniably pulpy and absurd, lots of caricature of gangsters, quick twists, and Batman lecturing crooks mid-fight. This rawness in the storytelling is full of charm in my opinion, and the small panels showing us a glimpse into the era this was made in, like Batman breaking the 4th wall and giving a lesson to the kids reading, is a very interesting to see.
It's dated, extremely silly from start to finish, but it's entertaining and is a product of its time.
Batman No.1 is by itself a time capsule. Four short tales that lay the foundation for so much of what would define Batman, his allies and his foes! The Joker's first appearance here is interesting to say the least, he is as fun and full of character as he is now, though he seems to have this visceral hatred towards batman and stops joking entirely when faced against him, which is pretty funny to see. Catwoman's debut is far rougher, more a simple thief archetype than the layered femme fatale she'd become, but there was a hint of an idea there; it's still fascinating to see the seeds planted.
The stories themselves aren't that deep and are undeniably pulpy and absurd, lots of caricature of gangsters, quick twists, and Batman lecturing crooks mid-fight. This rawness in the storytelling is full of charm in my opinion, and the small panels showing us a glimpse into the era this was made in, like Batman breaking the 4th wall and giving a lesson to the kids reading, is a very interesting to see.
It's dated, extremely silly from start to finish, but it's entertaining and is a product of its time.
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