The Life and Times of Batman: Reading Comprehension

Post date: May 19, 2020 5:17:51 AM

Please read the following text then answer the questions below:

Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in 1939.

Originally named the "Bat-Man," the character is also referred to by such epithets as the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and the World's Greatest Detective.

Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises. Bruce Wayne became Batman after he witnessed the murder of his parents Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. He swore vengeance against criminals, an oath tempered by a sense of justice. Bruce trains himself physically and intellectually and crafts a bat-inspired persona to fight crime.

Batman operates in the fictional Gotham City with assistance from various other characters, including his butler Alfred, police commissioner Jim Gordon, and vigilante allies such as Robin.

Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any superpowers. He does, however, possess a genius-level intellect and is a peerless martial artist. A large assortment of villains make up Batman's rogues gallery, including his nemesis, the Joker.

Batman has been depicted in both film and television by Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery, Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Bruce Thomas, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, David Mazouz, Iain Glen, Kevin Conroy, and Warren Christie. Robert Pattinson will portray the character in the upcoming 2021 film, The Batman.

Questions (Remember more than one answer may be correct)

1. Batman fights crime:

- - on his own
  - with the US army
  - using super powers
  - with the Police

2. Batman is

- - a real person
  - a TV character
  - from another planet
  - a comic book character

3. Batman first appeared in comic books in

- - 1936
  - 1938
  - 1960
  - 1939

4. Batman has been played in movies by:

- - Bruce Willis
  - Brad Pitt
  - Bruce Thomas
  - Bruce Lee

5. Batman still lives at home with his mum and dad:

- - True
  - False

6. An actor in vampire movies will play the next Batman

- - True
  - False

7. Batman fights crime because he

- - is violent
  - likes to dress up and drive fast cars
  - he seeks vengeance and justice
  - is a Policeman

8. Batman is also known as:

- - The World's Greatest Detective
  - The White Knight
  - The Crime Crusader
  - Bruce Wayne

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