Three Batman Facts You Think Are True...But Aren't
- Maria Victoria Marino Ramirez
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min read
Do you consider yourself a Batman expert? Have you spent hours reading everything related to the Caped Crusader? Well, if you think you know Batman, think again. There are many misconceptions floating around about the Dark Knight and his world and some of them may surprise you.
Myth #1: Alfred raised Bruce from childhood and helped him begin his vigilante career.
The Truth: Alfred is a late addition to the Batman saga. He wasn’t introduced to the story until Batman had already met Robin, Joker, Catwoman and most of his rogues gallery. By the time Alfred met Bruce Wayne, in 1943’s Batman #16, he had already been operating as the Caped Crusader for years. In fact, Alfred was initially unaware of Bruce’s double life until he accidentally discovered the Batcave.
Myth #2: Bruce Wayne adopted Dick Grayson because he knew the boy needed a family.
The Truth: When Bruce began training Dick as Robin, he had no intention of keeping him. Robin existed to help catch Boss Zucco, then Dick was supposed to return to his life as a traveling acrobat.
Myth #3: Dick Grayson was the first Robin.
The Truth: Some fans argue over how many Robins there are (and if Carrie Kelley counts), but every debate has left out the original Boy Wonder. That’s because Dick Grayson was not the first Robin—Bruce Wayne was! Years before he became Batman, a young Bruce stanned a superstar detective named Harvey Harris and approached the man about becoming his apprentice.
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