Artist · United States

1915 to 1998

Known for

“Batman”

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Born1915
Born inNew York City
First credit1940
CountryUnited States
Workcomics artist
Alsoscreenwriter
Died1998

Bob Kane.

comics artist · screenwriter

United States, 1915 to 1998

In short

Robert Kane (né Kahn; October 24, 1915, November 3, 1998) 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 (with Bill Finger). Kane likewise worked on many other early related characters for DC Comics. 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.

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Born
1915, New York City
Died
1998, Los Angeles
Citizenship
United States
Active
1940
Work
comics artist, screenwriter, writer
Career

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Portrait of Bob Kane

Known for

The essential Bob Kane