He decided that he would adopt the guise of a bat and developed the identity that made him the scourge of Gotham's underworld: The Batman! In 1979, Bruce witnessed the death of his parents Thomas and Martha Wayneat the hands of a criminal named Joe Chill, which set in motion the events of his life that led him to become Batman. Please note the photos for the wear on the box. That summer, Batman encountered the man who would become the most dangerous criminal of his long career. Young Wayne is raised by his father's brother, Dr. Philip Wayne,[5] though he never recovers from his parents' murder and vows to one day wage a war against the criminal underworld in Gotham City. Batman routinely encountered a veritable menagerie of criminals. A desperate mugger named Joe Chill[2] demanded Mrs. Wayne's jewelry and any cash they may have on hand. This seems to be a theme of Earth 2 and Iâm certainly not complaining. [7] Ultimately, he would develop a tight relationship with the Gotham Police Force[8] that would shield him from the turmoil that shook the established community of âmystery-menâ during the McCarthy years. He then fills their memory with the belief that Wayne died of cancer at home on the same day that Batman died. The pop is hard to find in any location. That would kinda flow nicely with the pre-relaunch Earth 2. Species During these occasions he had the opportunity to work with famous Allied agents like Sergeant Frank Rock,[24] the Unknown Soldier[25] and the Blackhawks.[26]. By the late 1930s, Bruce Wayne was an affluent Gotham City businessman and socialite. Not affiliated with Warner Bros. or DC Comics. These heroes became embroiled in a war with Apokolips when Boom Tubes brought Steppenwolf and his Parademons to attack and conquer. Praise for BATMAN EARTH ONE VOL. The concept has been recovered for the new Earth 2: Society series, this time becoming the third Batman of that universe, after the death of Thomas Wayne, the second Batman from Earth-2. Unknown James Zolomonfought in it. [18], As a recognized effective crime-fighter, Batman was recruited in late 1940 by the United States federal government as part of a covert strike force against Nazi operations in Europe. Itâs the world where Jonathan and Martha Kent rescued and raised a small baby boy who had arrived from a distant world. He often wore a holster on his utility belt that carried his pistol and had a machine gu⦠Earth-2 [3] Stunned by the deaths of his parents, Bruce Wayne stared intently at the criminal, memorizing every detail of his face. Two Earth-Two Batman skins are available as downloadable content for Batman: Arkham Origins. [14] Batman and Catwoman clashed repeatedly over the years, all the while nurturing an unspoken attraction that would ultimately become much more. During this case, he and fellow âmystery-menâ Flash and Green Lantern were captured. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 2 is a showcase for the potential this graphic novel imprint still holds. Flat Rate Shipping Costs: Buyer to pay a flat rate, no matter how many books you buy! [27] Within a year of meeting Alfred, Bruce upgraded his secret base of operations and turned it into the Batcave, where he would keep his vehicles, the secret laboratory and the gym. To capture him, he joined forces with the Catwoman in return for a promise of early parole for her. Source, Bruce once encountered Adrian Chase and told him, "If you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." He is also an occasional ally of Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, Barry Allen/Flash, and Clark Kent/Superman, the latter third of whom is his most frequent ally. From Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). From his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). Unlike their, Frederic Vaux is possibly the Earth-Two analogue to. With the deaths of The Trinity of Wonders in the Apokolips War, the Earth has gone five years without heroes. The boy also took on a costumed identity and created the guise of Robin, the Boy Wonder.[10]. [4] This marked a turning point in Bruceâs life. Bruce Wayne was the child of famous Gotham couple Thomas Wayne and his wife, Martha. During the ensuing battle, one of Jensen's energy blasts rips away part of Batman's cowl. Bruce at Commissioner Gordon's home, enjoying a smoke with his pal. It's not simply about streamlining the character, but making his world more reflective of our own and tracing Bruce Wayne's long, painful road towards truly becoming the Dark Knight. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In 1994, Batma⦠Young Bruce was raised in an environment of wealth and privilege and enjoyed a happy childhood until the age of seven, when on that fateful evening, Bruce and his parents were struck with tragedy. By all accounts, Bruce had a blessed childhood where his natural intelligence and athleticism were praised by his parents⦠Home universe The chemicals had possibly affected his mind as well, for the result of this experience left the Joker quite insane. Adrian would take the advice to heart when he deduced that Oliver Queen was from a parallel universe.[1]. Another important adversary was Selina Kyle, a jewel thief. After defeating Hitler's attempted assassination of President Roosevelt, the president suggested that the assembled heroes form a team, with a name suggested by Superman:[19] the Justice Society of America. During the course of this case, the two finally acknowledged their feelings for one another[29] When Selina Kyle was released from prison, Bruce Wayne was waiting. In the spring of 1943, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson were introduced to Alfred Beagle, who arrived at Wayne Manor with the purpose of becoming their butler. Ultimately the Pirate was defeated and, after a battle among the JSA members themselves, Wayne was freed from the Psycho-Pirate's control. The alternate version of Supergirl from Earth-2, Kara Zor-L is more mature and experienced than her Earth-0 counterpart. The Icicle mentioned Kanto, the assa⦠âBatman: Arkham Collection will include the Earth 2 Dark Knight Skin, exclusively on PS4, â said Rocksteady Studios on their social media account. His funeral is attended by Helena Wayne, Dick Grayson, Alfred Beagle, and the Justice Society. It's not simply about streamlining the character, but making his world more reflective of our own and tracing Bruce Wayne's long, painful road towards truly becoming the Dark Knight. Powers: Batman was skilled in several forms of combat, was in peak physical shape, a master of disguise and one of Earth-2's foremost detectives. Although the Batman of Earth-Two was the regular Batman throughout the Golden Age, he appeared specifically as a resident of Earth-Two for the first time in Justice League of America, #82 (August 1970). Itâs the home of Superman and Metropolis, Batman and Gotham City, Wonder Woman and Paradise Island. While a villainous Batman might sound like a stretch, itâs also important to remember that Earth-2 has often featured evil doppelgängers to characters who are heroes on Earth-1. Batman Earth One Vol 2 TPB from DC Comics. Batman with his signature handgun. ... Batman News is the premier source for all things Batman and DC. [21] After the bombing of Pearl Harbor he became active in a loosely-organized group of âmystery-menâ called the All-Star Squadron. Status While there, he attended a performance of the Haly Circus, one of the few hold-outs against Zucco and his minions. They must do this in Superman, Batman and Wonder Womanâs honor⦠or risk befalling their fate. Still, this looks pretty bitchinâ and Iâm ezxcited for Earth 2. [11] Batman's first tangle with the Joker occurred when the Clown Prince of Crime committed a spree of murders by announcing the demise of the intended over the radio but not being present with the event occurred. I do deals ⦠In the excitement, Martha Wayne suffered a heart attack and died shortly thereafter. Its Earth 2 Vol 1 "The Gathering" Issues 1-6 Want to read it? [33], Bruce Wayne's final act as Batman came when Gotham City was threatened by an ex-convict named Bill Jensen, who had been granted super-powers by the sorcerer Frederic Vaux. As he fled the scene, he was forced to swim through a vat of dyes and chemicals used in the manufacture of the cards. [35], As a final act by Doctor Fate, to honor Batmanâs legacy, he erases the memory of the battle and Batmanâs secret identity from the general public, so as to protect the secret identities of Robin and the Huntress, which were also exposed. As if an omen, a bat flew into the window of the study and inspired Wayne. Earth-Two's entire history was ⦠In the parallel universe of Earth-Two (Earth-2A in the SuperFriends Universe), Bruce Wayne was born in 1915[1] to Dr. Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha, two wealthy Gotham City socialites. Robert ⦠Although as a young boy Bruce Wayne lost his parents to a gun-wielding robber, as his vigilante alter-ego Batman, he took firearms into his war on crime. During the act, a group of family trapeze artists, the Flying Graysons, were gunned down before the eyes of the terrified crowd. He had adopted the identity of the Red Hood and, during his final case in that identity, robbed the Monarch Card Company. Disguised as an elderly designer, Wayne hired Gotham's finest tailors to craft a costume in the form of a bat â a flowing dark cape and cowl, and a body suit with a black bat emblazoned on the chest. Their son, Richard, survived, witnessing his parents' brutal murder. âBatman: Earth One Vol. [13] Eventually her criminal escapades, first as the âCatâ and later as âCatwomanâ brought her into conflict with Batman. [16] Gotham City District Attorney Harvey Kent turned to crime as Two-Face after a gangster scarred half of Kent's face with acid. The Riddler has come to Gotham and a still "new at this stuff" Batman is on the hunt. [31], Upon the death of his wife, Bruce Wayne hung up his cowl for good. Itâll be made available to all owners of Batman: Arkham Knight on PS4 ⦠They were rescued by an even larger force of âmystery-menâ. 2 following three years later in May 2015. This is an original graphic novel. 3 arrives in stores. [32], In 1978, Wayne came under the influence of the Psycho-Pirate. Batman, with the help of the boy, gathered enough evidence to send Zucco and his cohorts to prison. With Batmanâs secret identity publicly revealed, is buried next to his wife Selina and his parents on the grounds of Wayne Manor. For example, the Batman makes his debut in 1939, meets Robin, the Joker, Catwoman and Clayface at various points in 1940, the Penguin in 1941, Two-Facein 1942, etc. He later swore to pursue all criminals to avenge the deaths of his parents and devoted himself to attaining physical and intellectual excellence. Bruce quoting Sherlock Holmes is an homage to his title as "the world's greatest detective" in the DC Comics. Batman secretly aided the Atom and then moved on to interrogate Mister Icicle (Jaime Encana). Bruce and his parents had one of their regular weekly movie nights but the power went out in the theater, and Bruce, impatient, ran out into the back alley where he encountered and was held hostage ⦠These dates reflect the publishing dates of the original stories, rather than taking the Earth-One and Moder⦠Bruce Wayne was a man of many options, suited for almost any task he was forced to make hard decisions during the end of the world. The original Batman: Earth One was released in July 2012, with Vol. I was just hoping that if it wasnât Bruce, it would be Dick. Batman began his costumed career in 1939; married Selina Kyle (the Catwoman) in 1955; and had a daughter, Helena Wayne, who became the costumed Huntress shortly before Batman's untimely death in 1979. After a series of these murders, the Joker was ultimately captured by Batman and Robin. Universe Information Iâd rather not see it rehashed on Earth 2. He began showing up on the scene of certain metahuman conflicts, first in Cambodia, where he followed the Atom into a mission to capture Henri Roy. [20] Due to other commitments, Batman declined full membership status, and served only as an honorary member. He is referenced in The Flash episode "Welcome to Earth-2". He would go onto become Batman. Originally a battered wife, Kyle turned to crime to avenge herself on her abusive husband. He kept a number of weapons in his utility belt, including gas pellets and explosives, wore a bulletproof vest and utilized a Batmobile and Batplane for transportation. To see other versions of this character, click the Earth name below for that Earth's counterpart of Bruce Wayne. Unnerved, Chill beat a hasty retreat before the authorities arrived. He still desired to remain active in some way, so when the role of Gotham City Police Commissioner became available after the late Jim Gordon, Bruce took the job. A grown-up, asskicking, murdering Batman is already Morrisonâs idea for Damianâs future on THIS Earth. They were led by the Ternion of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. I tweaked the name for this one for a better title. Batman's origin and history is essentially similar to the Earth-One version of the character, but events unfold in more of a real-time fashion. Bruce was born on February 19, 1972, as the son of Dr. Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha as the sole heir to the Wayne Fortune. He learned shortly thereafter that he was dying of cancer and had less than a year to live. He died in 1979, but his daughter began her own heroic career as The Huntress. For Batman: Arkham Knight on the Xbox One, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "How do I get the Earth-2 Batman Skin? He underwent rigorous physical training and educated himself in criminal science and police techniques. One night in his study, Wayne decided he needed to leave the traditional avenues of justice and become a symbol of something that would inspire fear and awe in the criminal populace. The boy's vengeful wrath inspired Wayne, reminding him of his own rage at the deaths of his parents. Arrowverse Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. In his first case, Batman broke up the âChemical Syndicateâ[6] and won the admiration of Commissioner James W. 'Earth' 2 is about to become a very bad place to be a bad guy.â In other media Edit. If you read DC Comics, then you know Earth-0 well. Deciding not to put his daughter in a similar situation as he underwent in his youth, Bruce became less active as a crime-fighter, making few public appearances. A chemist in his former occupation, the Joker had invented a venom which killed quickly, had a time-delayed action, and caused a contraction of the facial muscles after death, resulting in a morbid grin. [22] Throughout World War II, Batman remained primarily on the home front, defending his beloved Gotham City, but since he had no magic-based powers, he was unaffected by the "Sphere of Influence" (which was erected by Axis forces to shield Axis-held territory from American âmystery-menâ)[23] allowing Batman to venture occasionally into war-torn Europe to assist in cases with American Forces there. [9], In the spring of 1940, Batman was investigating the activities of Boss Zucco and his corruption in a small neighboring town. The year of Bruce's birth is the date shown on his tombstone in, Early accounts of these events indicate that both Thomas and Martha Wayne were both shot to death, but, The guardianship of Bruce's uncle Philip was first mentioned (in connection with the Earth-One Batman) in, Commissioner Gordon officially deputized Batman in a dramatic courtroom speech revealed in, These events are recounted in flashback, in, This story is recounted in a flashback sequence, revealed in, It is interesting to note, that Superman and Batman soon become lifelong friends. His true identity is not revealed. Contents[show] Cast Troy Baker as the voice of Thomas Wayne/Batman, Hawkman, Brainiac Bryan Cranston as the voice of James Gordon Grey Griffin as the voice of Talia Ghul Dee Dee Bradley Baker as the Voice of Man Bat George Clooney as The ⦠The Penguin was a brazen felon who based his thefts on birds and umbrellas. Bruce Wayne, as Gotham's Commissioner. Alfred Pennyworth: When Bruce was accused of being Batman after the death of Jason Todd, at a press ⦠Unlike his Earth-One counterpart, the Earth-Two Bruce Wayne was a frequent pipe smoker for many years dating all the way ⦠2 is a showcase for the potential this graphic novel imprint still holds. Vol 2 takes place 6 months after the events of volume one. [12] Criminally insane, the Joker eluded the death penalty but became Batman's most unrelenting adversary. https://arrow.fandom.com/wiki/Bruce_Wayne_(Earth-2)?oldid=682996. Realizing that Batman is Bruce Wayne, Jensen unleashes all of his remaining power in one final burst, killing them both. Human Batman may refer to: Add a photo to this gallery Other people that have taken the mantle of the Batman for very brief and specific purposes: Clark Kent: When Brainiac kidnapped Bruce Wayne (not aware he was Batman). 2 is a showcase for the potential this graphic novel imprint still holds. Up for bid is a Earth 2 Batman Funko Pop from Hot Topic. When he emerged, he found that the compounds had permanently altered his face and hair, dyeing them the colors of the joker in a deck of cards. With the fate of Earth-2 on the line, these diverse individuals must put aside their differences and stand together, succeeding where others before them have failed, freeing their world of the threats seeking its destruction. The Batman of Earth-Two did not have the same "no-guns" policy as his Earth-One counterpart. The Joker had been a common criminal involved in an attempt to steal enough money to retire at an early age. âThis marks the first time the Earth 2 Dark Knight Skin has been available to players in Europe. The pop is brand new and has some very slight box wear. [28], In the late 1950s, he battled the Scarecrow once more. [17] Ultimately Kent's face was restored with plastic surgery, however he foreswore a life of crime. 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