List of alternate versions of Batman

This is a list of the Alternate versions of Batman from all media, including DC Comics multiverse, Elseworlds, television and film.

In mainstream comic continuity

• Bruce Wayne is the original Batman. This is usually Batman's alter ego in almost all representations in other media.
• Azrael became Batman after Bane broke Batman's back during the KnightSaga.
• [...] Grayson assumed the Batman identity prior to Bruce Wayne's return, and after Azrael was forced to relinquish the mantle.
• 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.
• The Batman of Earth-Two had a life that parallel's 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.

Alternate continuity

• 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 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.

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 (1989 film), played by Michael Keaton
  • Batman Returns, role reprised by Keaton
  • Batman Forever, played by Val Kilmer
  • Batman and Robin, played by George Clooney

• 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.
  • Batman: The Animated Series
  • The New Batman Adventures
  • Superman: The Animated Series
  • Batman Beyond
  • Justice League
  • Justice League Unlimited

• The Batman (TV series) was launched during the Justice League Unlimited run, but was set outside the DCAU continuity. The series features very different versions of most characters (possibly influenced by anime) and antagonists previously unseen in or outside of comics.

• Batman Begins, directed by Christopher Nolan, relaunched the film franchise. Starring Christian Bale in a new continuity based on Batman: Year One, the film featured The Scarecrow and Ra's al Ghul making their first appearances as film villains. The sequel The Dark Knight has confirmed a prominent role for the Joker and an appearance by Harvey Dent, prior to his transformation into "Two-Face".
  • Batman Begins
  • The Dark Knight