Spiderman and Batman are two of the most famous superheroes in comic book history. While Spiderman actually has supernatural powers, Batman relies on technologically advanced gadgets and weapons to fight crime.

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Created by Bill Finger (developer, not credited), Bob Kane (concept) Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Publisher DC Comics Marvel Comics
Team affiliations Batman Family, Justice League, Wayne Enterprises, Outsiders, Batmen of All Nations, Batman Incorporated New Avengers, Daily Bugle, Secret Avengers, New Fantastic Four
First appearance Detective Comics #27 May 1939) Amazing Fantasy #15
Gender Male Male
Abilities Genius-level intellect, Peak physical and mental conditioning, Master martial artist, acrobat, detective, escapologist, strategist, swordsman, tactician, and marksman, Use of high-tech equipment, weapons, armors, & gadgets, Master of stealth, Master Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, reflexes, durability, ability to stick to solid surfaces, spider sense, night vision, accelerated healing factor, toxic stingers that extend from forearms, ability to produce spider-web
Species Homo Sapiens Human Spider mix
Enemies The Joker, Two-Face, The Court Of Owls/Talon, The Ventriloquist, Owlman, The Penguin, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Scarecrow, Black Mask, Calculator, Clayface, Mister Freeze, Cluemaster, Deadshot, The Falcone Crime Family, Hugo Strange, The Riddler, Hush Venom, Sandman, The Green Goblin, The Kingpin, Dr. Octopus, Carnage, Hob Goblin, Lizard, Chameleon, Rhino, Shocker, Vulture, Kraven, Cardiac, Carnivore, Taskmaster, Chaos.
Aliases Caped Crusader, The Bat, The Dark Knight, Spidey, Web-Head
Allies Justice League, Batmen of All Nations, All of the Robins, Nightwing etc. Aunt May, Avengers, New Avengers, Spiderwoman, Fantastic Four, Black Cat, New Fantastic Four
Weaknesses Not many, one possible is his allies turning against him Prone to mutation.
Children Dick Grayson (Adopted), Jason Todd (Adopted), Tim Drake (Adopted) and Damian Wayne (from Talia Al Ghul) None
Intellect Very high intelligence, one of the smartest people in the world High Intelligence
Costume Batman's costume incorporates the imagery of a bat in order to frighten criminals. The details of the Batman costume change repeatedly through various stories and media, but the most distinctive elements remain consistent: a scallop-hem cape The primary colors are red and blue, with black webbing covering the chest. Alternatively, he has an all-black suit with a single white spider on the front and back.
Introduction (from Wikipedia) Batman is a fictional superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, as well as its associated media. Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book Amazing Fantasy #15 in the Silver Age of Comic Books.
Real name / alter ego The Batman is, in his everyday identity, Bruce Wayne, a wealthy businessman living in Gotham City. Wayne averts suspicion by acting the part of a superficial, dim-witted playboy idly living off his family's fortune. Peter Benjamin Parker, poor teenager from New York and science whiz
Love interests Catwoman, Julie Madison, Vicki Vale, Talia Al-Ghul, Sasha Bordeaux, Roan Twomey (aka Red Riding Hood) and Silver St. Cloud. Mary Jane, Felicia Hardy, Ms. Marvel, Betty Brant, Liz Allen, Gwen Stacy, and a whole bunch more
About Fictional Character Fictional Character
Family Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne (parents), Thomas Wayne Jr. (older brother) Richard and Mary Parker (parents), Ben and May Parker (uncle and aunt)
Occupation Gotham detective; owner and Chairman of Wayne Enterprises Superhero, but he has also had the job as a photographer for Daily Bugle, as well as running Parker Industries, and a teacher job
Homeworld Gotham City, Earth New York City, Earth
Nationality American American
Head Quarters The Batcave, a dark place filled with advanced technology. Batman is here most of the time and is occasionally sighted in Wayne Manor. None
Race Human Human
Place of birth Gotham City Queens, New York City, NY
Genre Comic Books, Movies, Superhero, TV Shows Comic Books, Movies, Superhero, TV Shows
Portrayed by Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, Robert Pattinson. Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland.
Language English (American) English (American)
Place of origin Earth Earth

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