Batman is a superhero created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. He first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939 and since then has been one of the most famous and iconic characters in pop culture. Batman is the alter ego of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist who patrols the streets of Gotham City at night as a masked avenger to fight crime and deliver justice. Batman is known for his skills as a martial artist, his intelligence and his state-of-the-art equipment that help him fulfill his mission. His symbol, a bat logo on his chest, has made him one of the most recognizable superheroes in the world.

Batman captures the imagination of boys worldwide, and always fascinates his masses of fans anew. Today, the Batman brand is one of the most exciting superhero brands with very high visibility. Batman is the high-tech hero, because without superhuman abilities, he can only survive through technology and intelligence.

The trademark rights to Batman belong to the U.S. media company Warner Bros. Entertainment, which is part of the WarnerMedia Group. Warner Bros. acquired the rights to the Batman franchise in 1989 and since then has owned the exclusive rights to use the character in movies, TV shows, video games, comics and other media. The licensing rights for Batman are granted by Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment.