Batman Part 1 Quiz

Batman debuted in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger.

Gotham City was first named in Batman #4 (1940). Before that, Batman’s adventures were actually set in New York City.

Dick Grayson debuted as Robin in Detective Comics #38 (1940). He later outgrew the role and became the hero Nightwing.

In the 1993 story "Knightfall," Bane breaks Bruce Wayne's spine over his knee, forcing Bruce to temporarily give up the mantle of Batman.

While the movies often give him a name, the main DC Comics continuity has famously kept the Joker’s true name a mystery, though the "Three Jokers" run explores his identity across three different personas.

Damian Wayne is the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul. He was introduced as a major character by Grant Morrison in Batman #655.

James "Jim" Gordon appeared in the very first Batman story and has been a constant ally throughout the comics.

Introduced in the "New 52" run by Scott Snyder, the Court of Owls is an ancient conspiracy of Gotham's wealthiest families.

Barbara Gordon, daughter of Jim Gordon, operated as Batgirl until she was shot by the Joker in the graphic novel The Killing Joke.

Ra's al Ghul uses "Lazarus Pits" to restore his youth and life, allowing him to live for centuries.