Batman's first comic appearance in "Detective Comics #27" (1939) introduced the character and laid the foundation for his stories. The Golden Age Batman had notable differences from his modern counterpart, including a more dated costume and a willingness to kill. Controversy surrounds Batman's creation, with accusations of plagiarism of The Shadow, and misplaced credit between creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger.

The hero called Batman has established himself as the leading property of DC Comics, as well as an icon of modern pop culture around the world. This has been achieved through outstanding comic book stories, blockbuster films, endless merchandise, and other multimedia success stories. But how did Bruce Wayne's first comic appearance as Batman start his journey?

The 1930s were a key period in comic book history, with Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Batman bridging the gap between the preceding pulp heroes and the superhero explosion on the way. Batman is a legend today,...