Bob Kane

Comic book creator and illustrator of Batman

Bob Kane - Comic book creator and illustrator of Batman
Born

October 24th, 1915
109 years ago

Died

1998
27 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author and illustrator co-created the iconic comic book character Batman in 1939. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27, leading to the establishment of a significant franchise in comic books, television, and film. Contributed to the Golden Age of Comic Books, significantly influencing the superhero genre. Also worked on other characters and stories in the DC Comics universe and was credited with numerous comic book covers throughout his career.

Co-created Batman in 1939

Wrote and illustrated for DC Comics

Developed the character's distinctive visual style

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