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Mar 2022
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Who is Batman?

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Who is Batman?

 

The Batman hit UK cinemas on March 4th, the latest in a long line of big screen appearances for the Dark Knight. The franchise has proved hugely successful. But you may be surprised to know that Batman nearly didn’t survive his early years as a comic book character.


How was Batman created? Are we saying Batman used violence? How did publishers get around the issue? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!


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