Bruce Wayne (DC Timeline 1)



Bruce Wayne is a principal character in the DC Timeline 1 Universe. He debuted in Batman (1943) 1, the Electrical Brain (1943).

History
An undercover special federal agent for the United States government, Bruce Wayne aka Batman and his partner agent, Dick Grayson aka Robin work out their home in Los Angeles, California. In 1943, they unearthed an Imperial Japanese plot in Los Angeles headed by Tito Daka. During this time, Batman and Robin were aided by Alfred Beagle, their butler. By 1949, Beagle had been replaced by Alfred Pennyworth. That year, they investigated a mysterious villain known as the Wizard in nearby Gotham City, ultimately defeating him. Bruce's masked identity as Batman remained known only to his butlers and Robin.

Danaverse Connection
DC Timeline 1 has one of many version of Bruce Wayne/Batman in the Multiverse. During the Crisis War, many characters with alternate versions will come into contact with one another. For Batman, this will lead to the formation of the Council of Bats, working in conjunction with other heroic Houses within the DC Zone of the Multiverse. Back on Earth, Batman and Robin form a loose alliance of heroes with Hop Harrigan and Congo Bill.

Information
In the 1943 Batman serial, Batman is portrayed by Lewis Wilson. In the 1949 Batman and Robin serial, he is portrayed by Robert Lowery. These respective serials are both Lewis and Robert's only Danaverse appearances.

This is Bruce Wayne/Batman's first live action appearance in the DC Live Action Multiverse. His next appearance will be in DC Timeline 7, portrayed by Adam West for the 1966 Batman TV series and movie.