Bob Kane

Bob Kane

1915–1998 The Bronx 148 series 1,043 issues

3 awards

Bob Kane was a prominent comic book artist and writer, best known for co-creating the iconic character Batman. His work laid the foundation for the Batman franchise, which has become a cornerstone of the DC Comics universe. Kane's contributions to the comic industry have had a lasting impact, influencing generations of creators and fans alike.

Name

Bob Kane

Issues

1,043

Series

148

Titles

18

Awards

Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame (1996), Harvey Award - Jack Kirby Hall of Fame (1994), Inkpot Award (1978)

Also Known As

Robert Kane, Kane Roberts

Gender

Male

Birth Date

October 24, 1915

Death Date

November 3, 1998

Birth Place

The Bronx

Country

United States

Links

www.bobkane.com/

Series

The Penguin Special

The Penguin Special (2024)

One-Shot

DC Comics

Batman: City of Madness

Batman: City of Madness (2024)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Detective Comics 27 Special Edition

Detective Comics 27 Special Edition (2024)

DC Comics

1 issue

Batman: Gotham Knights – Gilded City

Batman: Gotham Knights – Gilded City (2022)

Limited Series

DC Comics

6 issues

Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn (2021)

DC Comics

66 issues

Batman in the Fifties

Batman in the Fifties (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Bizarro Comics: The Deluxe Edition

Bizarro Comics: The Deluxe Edition (2021)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus

Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus (2015)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

9 issues

Detective Comics 38 (Facsimile Edition)

Detective Comics 38 (Facsimile Edition) (2020)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Batman Allies: Alfred Pennyworth

Batman Allies: Alfred Pennyworth (2020)

Collected Edition

DC Comics

1 issue

Issues

Mr. Cobb; One of the Most Perfect Frame-Ups; The Killing Peck; He Who Laughs Last...!

#1

Mr. Cobb; One of the Most Perfect Frame-Ups; The Killing Peck; He Who Laughs Last...!

The Penguin Special (2024)

Oct 30, 2024

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Batman: City of Madness (2024)

Sep 03, 2024

The Case of the Chemical Syndicate

#1

The Case of the Chemical Syndicate

Detective Comics 27 Special Edition (2024)

Mar 26, 2024

True Natures

#3

True Natures

Batman: Gotham Knights – Gilded City (2022)

Dec 27, 2022

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Harley Quinn: Uncovered (2022)

Dec 13, 2022

Task Force XX Part 2

#19

Task Force XX Part 2

Harley Quinn (2021)

Aug 09, 2022

Batman in the Fifties

#1

Batman in the Fifties

Batman in the Fifties (2021)

Sep 07, 2021

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Bizarro Comics: The Deluxe Edition (2021)

Jun 22, 2021

Volume 8

#8

Volume 8

Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus (2015)

Sep 15, 2020

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Detective Comics 38 (Facsimile Edition) (2020)

Mar 11, 2020

Frequent collaborators

Bill Finger

Bill Finger

Ira Schnapp

Ira Schnapp

Charles Paris

Charles Paris

Henry Boltinoff

Henry Boltinoff

Whitney Ellsworth

Whitney Ellsworth

Jack Schiff

Jack Schiff

Jerry Robinson

Jerry Robinson

Winslow Mortimer

Winslow Mortimer

George Roussos

George Roussos

Dick Sprang

Dick Sprang

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