Editing Batman (section)

=== Romantic interests ===
Batman's romantic history spans decades, filled with relationships that reflect his struggle between personal happiness and his duty as Gotham's protector. His first love interest was [[Julie Madison]], introduced in ''[[Detective Comics]]'' #31 (1939). Though engaged to Bruce Wayne, she left due to his distant and playboy persona, highlighting the conflict between Bruce's dual life and his desire for a normal relationship.<ref name="loveinterest">{{Cite web |last1=Allan |first1=Scoot |last2=Harth |first2=David |date=December 1, 2020 |title=Batman: All of Bruce Wayne's major love interests (in chronological order) |url=https://www.cbr.com/batman-bruce-wayne-major-love-interests-chronological-order/ |access-date=June 10, 2024 |website=[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]] |language=en}}</ref>

Selina Kyle, also known as [[Catwoman]], is perhaps the most notable figure in Batman's romantic history. Debuting in ''[[Batman (comic book)|Batman]]'' #1 (1940), their relationship is characterized by a blend of romance and rivalry. Over the years, they have shared intense connections, often navigating the fine line between love and conflict. Their relationship culminated in an engagement during the [[DC Rebirth]]''.''<ref name="loveinterest" />

Another important figure is [[Vicki Vale]], a journalist introduced in ''Batman'' #49 (1948). Vicki's attempts to uncover Batman's true identity lead to a complicated romantic involvement that waxed and waned over the years, especially during the early 1980s when their relationship became more serious.<ref name="loveinterest" />

[[Talia al Ghul]], introduced in ''Detective Comics'' #411 (1971), is another key player in Batman's love life. Their relationship is fraught with conflict due to her father, [[Ra's al Ghul]], and his criminal ambitions. Despite the challenges, their love story resulted in the birth of [[Damian Wayne]], who would grow to become the latest [[Robin (character)|Robin]] and add a new layer of complexity to Batman's character.<ref name="loveinterest" />

Additionally, Batman's relationship with Wonder Woman has been explored in various storylines, including a passionate kiss in ''[[JLA (comic book)|JLA]]'' (2003) during a moment of crisis. However, their relationship remains largely unexplored, often overshadowed by their respective commitments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Colucci |first=Brian |date=2022-01-11 |title=Wonder Woman's Batwoman Persona Made Her Gotham's Darkest Knight |url=https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-batwoman-persona-gotham-darkest-knight-jla/ |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>

One of the most controversial romantic pairings emerged from the animated adaptation of ''[[Batman: The Killing Joke]]'' (2016), which depicted a brief romantic involvement between Batman and [[Batgirl]] ([[Barbara Gordon]]). This portrayal sparked significant criticism among fans, reflecting the challenges and complexities of Batman's romantic entanglements over the years.<ref>{{Cite web |last=King |first=Samantha |date=2021-07-07 |title=Even Batman Knew The Killing Joke's Romance with Batgirl Was Weird |url=https://screenrant.com/batman-batgirl-killing-joke-romance-wrong-inappropriate/ |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>