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This is a list of the alternate versions of Batman from all media, including DC Comics multiverse, Elseworlds, television and film.
[edit] DC Comics
[edit] In mainstream comic continuity
- Bruce Wayne is the original Batman. This is Batman's alter ego in almost all representations in other media.
- Azrael became Batman after Bane broke Batman's back during the KnightSaga.
- Dick Grayson assumed the Batman identity prior to Bruce Wayne's return, and after Azrael was forced to relinquish the mantle.
- The Batman of Earth-Two had a life that parallels the present day Batman, but he had been alive since the 1910s. He eventually became Comissioner and married Selina Kyle and the two had a daughter, the original Huntress, Helena Wayne. When he was goaded out of retirement by a villain demanding Bruce Wayne (whom he mistakenly believed had framed him), he confronted the villain as Batman and died in the line of duty.
[edit] Alternate continuity
- Batman One Million is from the 853rd century, from the prison planet of Pluto. He is a member of the Justice Legion A.
- Owlman, also known as Thomas Wayne II, is the "Batman" of the antimatter universe of Qward and a member of the Crime Syndicate of America.
- Tim Drake became Batman in the possible future of the "Titans Tomorrow" storyline, and also the "With a Vengeance!" storyline in Superman/Batman. In the latter, he appears in the Batman Beyond style of suit.
- Frank Miller's Batman.
- All Star Batman and Robin stars a controversial version of Batman written by Frank Miller.
- The Dark Knight Returns and The Dark Knight Strikes Again features an older version of Batman that comes out of retirement.
- Batman: Speeding Bullets tells the tale of baby Kal-El rocketing to Thomas and Martha Wayne, instead of the Kents.
- Batman had a prominent role in the Elseworlds' series Kingdom Come. His body, ravaged by years of fighting crime, was contained in an exo-skeleton to keep himself together.
[edit] Film and Television
- The Batman television series, starring Adam West, featured a campy version of Batman and associated characters. The 1966 film was also based on this series.
- Tim Burton's Batman returned Batman's to his gritty, pulp roots. After two films, the Burton was replaced by Joel Schumacher and the franchise continued, but with less mature themes.
- Batman: The Animated Series defined Batman for a new generation with a darker, more adult animation program. His continuity is followed throughout the DC animated universe. Furthermore, Batman Beyond, was set in a future where a much older Batman Wayne gave up bring Batman. In his place, Terry McGinnis appeared to become the new Dark Knight, grudingly guided by Wayne.
