30 Batman Facts: Fun and Interesting Trivia
The “Caped Crusader,” the “Dark Knight,” the “Bat-Freak,” “Batsy” — whatever name you know him by, Batman is easily DC Comics’ most prolific of heroes.
But how much do we actually know about him and his world? From his debut in 1939’s Detective Comics, to his extensive list of live-action films, Batman has racked up considerable popularity and great status.
Rubbing shoulders with super-powered aliens and Amazon warrior princesses, Batman isn’t just a man with a cape and a cool costume. There’s so much more to know about this extraordinary DC hero, from his backstory, comic book trivia, to some behind-the-scenes facts that will make him even more spectacular.
So, whether you’re a newbie to the famous movie series or just want to know a tad bit more about the Dark Knight, here are the most fun and interesting Batman facts out there.
1. You Can Learn ‘Batmanology’ at University
Curious about how Batman manages what he does? The University of Victoria in Canada offers a curriculum on whether it is possible for the human body to achieve and tolerate what Batman can do.
From training, to his diet and intelligence, this course by Dr E Paul Zehr presents all the trivia you need to know about the Dark Knight’s superhuman capabilities. If you know the Caped Crusader though, that’s a tall order.
2. Kevin Conroy Was the Longest-Running Batman
Several actors have played Batman, but Kevin Conroy was in this role for a whooping 30 years before his untimely death in 2022.
Starting with the legendary 1992 TV show, Batman: The Animated Series, the actor had a long-lasting portfolio as the voice of Batman: over 15 video games, more than 13 animated movies, and around 15 TV series. That’s quite a resume, Kevin!
3. Bruce’s Net Worth is Over $9 Billion
Here’s some juicy information about Batman! In 2015, Forbes set out to answer the question of who “fiction’s richest” are. At a net worth of $9.2 billion, Bruce Wayne comes a not too shabby 6th place, being wealthier than Richie Rich (7th) but not as rich as Charles Foster Kane (5th).
Although this puts him on the low end of the world’s richest, we don’t see Batman complaining anytime soon. On the other hand, you can find out who the richest DC character is on our list!
4. Wayne Enterprises Is Worth Over $30 Billion
Why is Batman so rich, anyway? Bruce wouldn’t be half the bat without the assets provided by Wayne Enterprises, a company that’s been in his family for generations.
This trillion dollar conglomerate has branches in steel, food, aerospace, biotechnology, chemicals, electronics, entertainment, shipping, medicine, and even private security just to name a few. The company reportedly rakes in $31.3 billion in annual revenue. Not too bad, hey? Small wonder then that WayneCorp claims to have built Gotham.
5. There’s a City Called ‘Batman’
In 2008, Hüseyin Kalkan, the mayor of ‘Batman’ (a city in southern Turkey) attempted to sue Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan for using the city’s name without permission.
Although claiming there was only one ‘Batman’ in the world, there was no real news after about it. Batman first appeared as a comic book character in 1939. The question is, what came first? The chicken or the egg?
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