Batman

Batman is a DC Comics superhero who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. His true identity is Bruce Wayne, billionaire industrialist, playboy, and philanthropist. Witnessing the murder of his parents as a child led him to train himself to the peak of physical and intellectual perfection, don a costume, and fight crime. Unlike many other superheroes, he does not possess superhuman powers or abilities; he makes use of intellect, detective skills, technology, and physical prowess in his war on crime.

Batman and Robin appeared in cartoon form in inserts in Sesame Street Season 2. In Episode 0179, they attempt to capture the Joker, but also teach a lesson in crossing the street safely. In Episode 0263, they catch crooks who have dirty windows.

Connections
Several actors who have appeared in Muppet/Henson productions have also appeared in adaptations of Batman.
 * Drew Barrymore played Sugar in Batman Forever (1995)
 * Michael Caine played Alfred in Batman Begins (2005)
 * Jim Carrey played the Riddler in Batman Forever (1995)
 * Danny DeVito played the Penguin in Batman Returns (1992)
 * Morgan Freeman played Lucius Fox in Batman Begins (2005)
 * John Glover played Dr. Jason Woodrue in Batman and Robin (1997) and the Riddler in Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1998)
 * Rutger Hauer played Earle in Batman Begins (2005)
 * Pat Hingle played Commissioner Gordon in four Batman movies (1989-1997)
 * Katie Holmes played Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins (2005)
 * Liam Neeson played Henri Ducard in Batman Begins (2005)
 * Michelle Pfeiffer played Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992)
 * Rino Romano played the young Bruce Wayne in The Batman (2004)
 * Vendela played Nora Fries in Batman and Robin (1997)
 * David Warner played Ra's Al Ghul in Batman: The Animated Series (1992-2000)