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Characterized by a bat-shaped mask and a black costume, he holds various aliases including the Dark Knight, the Caped Crusader, the World's Greatest Detective, and the Insider. Along with Superman and Wonder Woman, he is part of the 'Trinity.' After losing his parents to a shooting in an alleyway as a child, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicated his entire life to fighting crime. Believing that criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot, he became a secret vigilante who hunts them down in a bat-themed costume to strike fear into their hearts, operating within Gotham City. Notably, this origin story has remained consistent since 1940 and has never changed in the main continuity. This stands in contrast to Superman and Wonder Woman, whose origins were significantly altered after the 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths. In the introduction to Batman: Year One, the DC Comics editorial team noted that Batman's origin was so simple yet flawlessly perfect that it was almost difficult to work with. To summarize the character briefly: "An obsessive billionaire, extreme hard-worker, and brilliant detective." In his Bruce Wayne persona, he acts as both a playboy socialite and a philanthropist. He often deliberately portrays himself as a shallow, extravagant billionaire to prevent anyone from suspecting he is Batman. Furthermore, as Batman represents the peak of human capability alongside Superman, he is a genius in almost every existing field despite having no superpowers. Because of this, when Batman is augmented with superpowers for various reasons, he is often referred to as 'Bat-god.' See the relevant entries for details. He is constantly locked in a struggle with a villain named the Joker. He possesses a strong sense of justice and a will to protect the weak. However, he harbors deep scars and loneliness within, which significantly influence his actions and choices. Batman fights his enemies with a cold, strategic mind, sometimes revealing a pessimistic and gloomy side. Yet, his rigid moral code allows him to rise even from the depths of despair. This complex personality makes him more than just a simple hero, appealing to many people.