There’s one very good reason why of all the characters in the DC Universe, Batman has the greatest number of fans. It’s not necessarily his backstory, or his personality, or even his iconography. No.
Some comic book storylines are memorable for a single event. Sometimes a character dies, other times a new character might debut. Sometimes it’s the passing of a torch that sticks in readers’ memories.
“Ladies. Gentlemen. You have eaten well. You’ve eaten Gotham’s wealth. Its spirit. Your feast is nearly over. From this moment on—none of you are safe.”
The 1980s was arguably the most consequential decade for Batman since his debut, with the release of three of his most widely read and influential storylines and the debut of his first modern movie.
Batman’s rogues gallery is full of villains who exemplify the “opposite” of Bruce Wayne—it’s kind of a running theme in Gotham, if we’re being completely honest.
There are a lot of secrets in the world of DC Comics and we know what they are. We’re here to tease you with all the #DCTV Secrets hiding in each episode. If you really want to know some of the answers to these questions, check out the spoiler section... if you dare.
The venom-fueled villain Bane cemented his place in comic book history with one devastating act that crippled Batman, forcing him to surrender the cape and cowl.
