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Robert Kane ( né Kahn / kɑːn /; October 24, 1915 – November 3, 1998) was an American comic book writer, animator and artist who co-created Batman (with Bill Finger) and most early related characters for DC Comics.
Bob Kane was an American comic book writer and artist of Jewish descent, most famous for co-creating Batman and several members of Batman's supporting cast. Kane was inducted into the comic book industry's Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1994 and into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1996.
- October 24, 1915
- November 3, 1998
Nov 9, 2022 · Learn about Bob Kane, the American artist who co-created Batman, Robin, and the Joker for DC Comics. Discover his early years, influences, collaborations, and achievements in the comic book industry.
Bob Kane (1915-1998) was an American comic book writer and artist who co-created Batman and several members of his supporting cast. He worked for various publishers and studios, and had many ghost writers and artists who helped him with the Batman stories.
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- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
The character, created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (cover dated May 1939). Batman proved to be so popular that a self-titled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940.
Oct 17, 2019 · October 24th would have been Batman co-creator Bob Kane's 104th birthday. But the way he treated his partner Bill Finger makes it hard to celebrate.
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Nov 7, 1998 · Bob Kane, the cartoonist who created Batman the Caped Crusader and his sidekick, Robin the Boy Wonder, died on Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 83 and lived in...
