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{{Character
 
{{Character
 
|name = Batman
 
|name = Batman
 
|image = [[File:Batman.png|250px]]
 
|image = [[File:Batman.png|250px]]
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|alias = Bruce Wayne
 
|gender = {{Male}}
 
|gender = {{Male}}
 
|hair = Black
 
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|status = Fictional
 
|status = Fictional
 
|job = Superhero
 
|job = Superhero
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|relatives = '''Ward:''' [[Robin|Dick Grayson]]
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|mentioned = "[[Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire]]"
 
|appearance = "[[Beyond Blunderdome]]"
 
|appearance = "[[Beyond Blunderdome]]"
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|voiced by = [[Adam West]] <br/> [[Hank Azaria]]
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|voiced by = [[Adam West]]<br>[[Hank Azaria]]
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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Batman and [[Robin]] were in the [[Batmobile]] at the [[Hollywood Auto Museum]].<ref>"[[Beyond Blunderdome]]"</ref>
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[[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] once watched an episode of ''{{ap|Batman|TV show}}'' guest-starring [[Krusty]]. This inspired them to try and recreate a stunt which lead to Milhouse desecrating the United States flag and [[Seymour Skinner]] leading a protest, ruining Krusty's career.<ref>"[[Large Marge]]"</ref>
 
[[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] once watched an episode of ''{{ap|Batman|TV show}}'' guest-starring [[Krusty]]. This inspired them to try and recreate a stunt which lead to Milhouse desecrating the United States flag and [[Seymour Skinner]] leading a protest, ruining Krusty's career.<ref>"[[Large Marge]]"</ref>
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When Bart decided to start selling bootleg DVDs, he showed a copy of ''[[Batman Begins]]'', with Batman on the cover.<ref>"[[The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer]]"</ref>
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People were seen dressed as Batman at [[Comicalooza]].<ref>"[[Three Dreams Denied]]"</ref>
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[[Ralph]] went to [[The Android's Dungeon]] to buy a Batman comic. When Comic Book Guy asked what one he wanted, Ralph said he wanted the one where Batman eats lasagna. Comic Book Guy then pointed out that he meant [[Garfield]], who is a cat, not a bat.<ref>"[[Marge the Meanie]]"</ref>
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Krusty the Clown was dressed as Batman, with [[Mr. Teeny]] dressed as [[Robin]] at the masquerade ball.<ref>''[[Radioactive Homer]]''</ref>
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A picture of Batman was seen on an old ''[[TV Guide]]'' cover.<ref>''[[Marge the Sellout]]''</ref>
  
 
When [[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] pooh-pooh [[Lisa]]'s mention of the Donner Party, Lisa tells [[Martin]] to ignore them, as "They think that 'The Old West' is an actor who played Batman on TV".<ref>''[[Into the Woods]]''</ref>
 
When [[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] pooh-pooh [[Lisa]]'s mention of the Donner Party, Lisa tells [[Martin]] to ignore them, as "They think that 'The Old West' is an actor who played Batman on TV".<ref>''[[Into the Woods]]''</ref>
  
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==References to the 1960s "Batman" TV show==
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[[Comic Book Guy]] dressed up as Klingon Batman at [[Bi-Mon-Sci-Fi-Con]] 2001.<ref>''[[Comic Book Guy's Best Costumes Ever - Part 2]]''</ref>
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* Bart's face shown spinning with Batman style music, just like in the show -  <ref>"[[Separate Vocations]]"</ref>
 
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* Homer shouts: "To the Simpsons mobile!", like Batman used to shout: "To the Batmobile." <ref>"[[Black Widower]]"</ref>
 
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* Batman actor [[Adam West]] was once special guest voice. In the same episode he references his "bat dance". When he starts his car the Batman theme music is heard. <ref>"[[Mr. Plow]]"</ref>
 
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* Two beekeepers shout: "To the beemobile." <ref>"[[Lisa's Rival]]"</ref>
 
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* Homer sings "Baby on board... something something... Burt Ward." Burt Ward was the actor who played Robin in the TV series. <ref>"[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]"</ref>
 
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* The 1960s "Radioactive Man" show is an obvious parody of the 1960s "Batman" TV series. Especially the comic book sound effects flashing on the screen when the characters are fighting. <ref>"[[Radioactive Man]]"</ref>
 
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* Homer sings the "Batman theme song" and is brainwashed into joining the Movementarians by using the same melody. <ref>"[[The Joy Of Sect]]"</ref>
 
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* Bart sings "Buttman" to the "Batman theme song". <ref>"[[Lisa's Sax]]"</ref>
 
  
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==References to the Batman film franchise==
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Batman is element Bt in [[Lisa]]'s [[Table of Geeky Delights]].<ref>''[[Lisa Simpson's Guide to Geek Chic]]''</ref>
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* Bart and Lisa don't recognize [[Adam West]] as Batman. West immediately assumes that they are more familiar with actor Michael Keaton, who played Batman in the 1989 film version by Tim Burton. <ref>"[[Mr. Plow]]"</ref>
 
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* After the dentist's operation Lisa watches her face in the mirror and laughs maniacally, just like the Joker did after his horrible face transformation in Tim Burton's 1989 film version of "Batman". <ref>"[[Last Exit To Springfield]]"</ref>
 
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* Same scene also spoofed with Krusty after having a facelift. <ref>"[[Homie the Clown]]"</ref>
 
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* Homer's special secret car tunnel to avoid traffic is a reference to Batman's secret tunnel for his Batmobile in Tim Burton's 1989 film version of "Batman". <ref>"[[Last Exit To Springfield]]"</ref>
 
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* [[Kearney]] is dressed like the Joker in "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises" <ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror XX]]"</ref>
 
  
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==References to the children's playground rhyme "Jingle Bells, Batman smells"==
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== Non-canon ==
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* Bart sings it during the school play. <ref>"[[Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire]]"</ref>
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{{Noncanon}}
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* Robert Goulet sings it. <ref>"[[$pringfield]]"</ref>
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Batman appeared alongside [[Rhoda Morgenstern]] in the comic book ''[[Batman and Rhoda]]''.<ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror XIV]]"</ref>
  
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[[Comic Book Guy]] told [[Lisa]] and [[Nelson]] that they had to work together, like Batman and [[Superman]]. He then showed an issue of ''[[World's Lamest Comics]]'' which featured the pair working together.<ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror XXXI]]"</ref>
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
*Bart once wrote as his [[chalkboard gag]] "Batman is nothing without his utility belt".<ref>"[[The Bob Next Door]]"</ref>
 
*Bart once wrote as his [[chalkboard gag]] "Batman is nothing without his utility belt".<ref>"[[The Bob Next Door]]"</ref>
 
*Bart's alter-ego superhero, [[Bartman]] is an obvious parody of Batman.
 
*Bart's alter-ego superhero, [[Bartman]] is an obvious parody of Batman.
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*Batman actor [[Adam West]] hired [[Mr. Plow]] and the [[Plow King]]<ref>"[[Mr. Plow]]"</ref>
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*Batman actor [[Adam West]] hired {{ap|Mr. Plow|business}} and the [[Plow King]]<ref>"[[Mr. Plow]]"</ref>
 
*Batman is also in the car museum.<ref>"[[Beyond Blunderdome]]"</ref>
 
*Batman is also in the car museum.<ref>"[[Beyond Blunderdome]]"</ref>
 
*The show often uses the Batman theme song, because it is owned by [[20th Century Fox|FOX]], so they can use it for free.
 
*The show often uses the Batman theme song, because it is owned by [[20th Century Fox|FOX]], so they can use it for free.
  
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== External links ==
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== Behind the Laughter ==
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*{{Wikipedialink}}
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*In addition to Adam West, other ''Simpsons'' guest stars [[Michael Keaton]] and [[Diedrich Bader]] also portrayed Batman. The former played him in the theatrical films ''Batman'' (1989) and ''Batman Returns'' (1992), while the latter voiced him in the cartoon ''Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' (2008-2011).
  
 
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== References ==
 
== References ==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
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== External links ==
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*{{Wikipedialink}}
  
 
{{Character stub}}
 
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Latest revision as of 17:39, October 16, 2024

"Homer, there's a man here who thinks he can help you."
―Marge Simpson
"Batman?"
―Homer Simpson
"No, he's a scientist."
―Marge
"Batman's a scientist."
―Homer
"It's not Batman."
―Marge[src]
Batman
Batman.png
Superhero Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Fictional
Alias(es): Bruce Wayne
Hair: Black
Occupation: Superhero
Relatives: Ward: Dick Grayson
First mentioned: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire"
First appearance: "Beyond Blunderdome"
Voiced by: Adam West
Hank Azaria
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Batman is a superhero, created by D.C. Comics.

History[edit]

Batman and Robin were in the Batmobile at the Hollywood Auto Museum.[1]

Bart and Milhouse once watched an episode of Batman guest-starring Krusty. This inspired them to try and recreate a stunt which lead to Milhouse desecrating the United States flag and Seymour Skinner leading a protest, ruining Krusty's career.[2]

When Bart decided to start selling bootleg DVDs, he showed a copy of Batman Begins, with Batman on the cover.[3]

People were seen dressed as Batman at Comicalooza.[4]

Ralph went to The Android's Dungeon to buy a Batman comic. When Comic Book Guy asked what one he wanted, Ralph said he wanted the one where Batman eats lasagna. Comic Book Guy then pointed out that he meant Garfield, who is a cat, not a bat.[5]

Krusty the Clown was dressed as Batman, with Mr. Teeny dressed as Robin at the masquerade ball.[6]

A picture of Batman was seen on an old TV Guide cover.[7]

When Bart and Milhouse pooh-pooh Lisa's mention of the Donner Party, Lisa tells Martin to ignore them, as "They think that 'The Old West' is an actor who played Batman on TV".[8]

Comic Book Guy dressed up as Klingon Batman at Bi-Mon-Sci-Fi-Con 2001.[9]

Batman is element Bt in Lisa's Table of Geeky Delights.[10]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed.

Batman appeared alongside Rhoda Morgenstern in the comic book Batman and Rhoda.[11]

Comic Book Guy told Lisa and Nelson that they had to work together, like Batman and Superman. He then showed an issue of World's Lamest Comics which featured the pair working together.[12]

Trivia[edit]

  • Bart once wrote as his chalkboard gag "Batman is nothing without his utility belt".[13]
  • Bart's alter-ego superhero, Bartman is an obvious parody of Batman.
  • Batman actor Adam West hired Mr. Plow and the Plow King[14]
  • Batman is also in the car museum.[15]
  • The show often uses the Batman theme song, because it is owned by FOX, so they can use it for free.

Behind the Laughter[edit]

  • In addition to Adam West, other Simpsons guest stars Michael Keaton and Diedrich Bader also portrayed Batman. The former played him in the theatrical films Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), while the latter voiced him in the cartoon Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008-2011).

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Beyond Blunderdome"
  2. ↑ "Large Marge"
  3. ↑ "The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer"
  4. ↑ "Three Dreams Denied"
  5. ↑ "Marge the Meanie"
  6. ↑ Radioactive Homer
  7. ↑ Marge the Sellout
  8. ↑ Into the Woods
  9. ↑ Comic Book Guy's Best Costumes Ever - Part 2
  10. ↑ Lisa Simpson's Guide to Geek Chic
  11. ↑ "Treehouse of Horror XIV"
  12. ↑ "Treehouse of Horror XXXI"
  13. ↑ "The Bob Next Door"
  14. ↑ "Mr. Plow"
  15. ↑ "Beyond Blunderdome"


External links[edit]

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