Batman

History

17 Jun 2005

"Batman Begins" released in cinemas, starring Christian Bale.

9 Mar 2003

"Return To The Batcave: The Misadventures Of Adam And Burt" special aires.

10 Jan 1999

"Batman Beyond" animated series aires.

13 Sep 1997

"Batman: Gotham Knights" animated series aires.

10 Sep 1997

Burgess Meredith (The Penguin) dies at 89.

20 Jun 1997

"Batman & Robin" released in cinemas, starring George Clooney & Chris O'Donnell.

16 Jun 1995

"Batman Forever" released in cinemas, starring Val Kilmer & Chris O'Donnell.

1 Jan 1994

Cesar Romero (The Joker) dies due to bronchitis and pneumonia, aged 86.

5 Sep 1992

"Batman" animated series aires.

19 Jun 1992

"Batman Returns" released in cinemas, starring Michael Keaton.

23 Apr 1991

William Dozier (Narrator) dies, aged 83.

19 Jun 1989

"Batman" released in cinemas, starring Michael Keaton.

8 Aug 1988

Alan Napier (Alfred Pennyworth) dies due to a stroke, aged 85.

24 Sep 1984

Neil Hamilton (Police Commissioner James Gordon) dies due to complications from asthma, aged 85.

5 Nov 1974

Stafford Repp (Police Chief O'Hara) dies due to a heart attack, aged 56.

19 Feb 1969

Madge Blake (Aunt Harriet Cooper) dies due to a heart attack, aged 69.

14 Sep 1967

Series 3 aires.

7 Sep 1966

Series 2 aires.

30 Jul 1966

"Batman" released in cinemas, starring Adam West & Burt Ward.

12 Jan 1966

Series 1 aires.

26 May 1949

"Batman and Robin" released in cinemas, starring Robert Lowery & Johnny Duncan.

15 Apr 1943

"The Batman" released in cinemas, starring Lewis Wilson & Douglas Croft.

1 May 1939

Batman appears in "Detective Comics No. 27"