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Finger, who said he also devised the character's civilian name, Bruce Wayne, wrote the first Batman story, while Kane provided art. Kane, who had already submitted the proposal for Batman at DC and held a contract, is the only person given an official company credit for Batman's creation.
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You might be surprised to know Bob Kane didn't draw this. This was drawn by Arlen Schumer, intended to show what it was supposed to look like. The original sketch is lost to time. Here's a detailed talk he made about it.
Mar 19, 2019 · In 1939, DC Comics was looking for a new superhero—a character who could build on the wild success of their earlier comic book phenomenon, Superman. Editor Vin Sullivan turned to what then appeared to be an unlikely creative source, gag cartoonist Bob Kane, and asked him to design a new hero.
Learn how Bob Kane created the iconic Batman suit in 1939 and how it evolved over time. See the color scheme, the cape, the cowl, the gloves, the boots and the utility belt of the original and later versions.
Oct 17, 2019 · In 1965, after Finger made an appearance at one of the earliest comics fan conventions and discussed his role in creating Batman, Kane wrote a scathing letter to the Batmania fanzine denouncing Finger. The full letter is reprinted on Twomorrows.com. Here's a screengrab of a key part in the letter: Credit: TwoMorrows.com.
Jun 29, 2024 · By examining the impact and details behind Batman's comic debut, we can shed light on a turning point in comics history. Batman's First Comic: 'Detective Comics #27' (1939) "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," by Bob Kane & Bill Finger