Bob Kane
American comic book artist, the co-creator of Batman (1915-1998) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 83
Robert Kane was an American comic book writer, animator, and artist who was traditionally credited as the creator of Batman but is now credited as his co-creator. Kane likewise worked on many other early related characters for DC Comics.
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He was inducted into the comic book industry's Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1993 and into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1996.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1998 · aged 83
