Bruce Wayne was orphaned as a child when a mugger named Joe Chill tried to steal his mother's pearl necklace. Dr. Thomas Wayne was shot while defending his wife, and Martha Wayne was immediately shot as well. This incident made Bruce swear to avenge their deaths and spend the rest of his life warring on all criminals.
This version of Batman, including all history and corresponding appearances, was erased from existence following the collapse of the original Multiverse in the 1985–86 Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series. Even though versions of the character may have since appeared, this information does not apply to those versions
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Key Issues & Appearances
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Significant comic book appearances featuring Batman
