Creator Bio
Bob Kane
1915–1998
Bob Kane (born Robert Kahn) was cocreator, with Milton "Bill" Finger, of the characters Batman and Robin. Batman first appeared in DC Comics in May 1939 and remains an icon of American popular culture. Kane secured the copyright to Batman early on and was long credited as sole creator of the series despite the important role Finger played in its development.
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Primary Source
Detective Comics, May 1939: The Amazing and Unique Adventures of the Batman, cover
Batman is one of the longest-running comic series in the world, in continuous publication since 1939. When it made its debut, it was unique in featuring a hero who was an ordinary man without…