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== Other versions ==
{{Main article|Alternative versions of Batman}}
The character of Batman has been portrayed in numerous alternative versions across various media since his debut in 1939. These adaptations explore different facets and interpretations of the character.

In the "[[Smallville]]" a television series, Bruce Wayne adopts the Batman persona in 2001, later teaming up with Superman and other superheroes.<ref>''Smallville: Season 11'' #6-9</ref> [[Frank Miller]]'s influential series, "[[The Dark Knight Returns]]", reimagines Batman as an older, more hardened vigilante, coming out of retirement to fight crime in a dystopian future.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Comics Reviews, News, Heroes, Villains, Superheroes & Toys |url=https://www.ign.com/comics |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>

In the "[[Injustice: Gods Among Us]]" universe, Batman leads a resistance against a tyrannical Superman who has taken control of Earth.

The [[DC Comics Bombshells|''DC Bombshells'']] series sets Batman in a World War II-era context, with Bruce Wayne taking inspiration from Batwoman to become the masked hero. The "Dark Multiverse" introduces various twisted versions of Batman, such as the Batman Who Laughs, a hybrid of Batman and the Joker, and Red Death, a fusion of Batman and the Flash.

Other notable reimaginings include ''[[JLA/Avengers]]'', where Batman appears in a crossover with [[Avengers (comics)|Marvel's Avengers]]; [[Stan Lee]]'s [[Just Imagine...|''Just Imagine'']], which offers a completely different origin for Batman; and "Kingdom Come", where an older Batman operates in a dystopian future alongside other aged superheroes.

In "Superman: American Alien", Bruce Wayne's journey is retold with significant differences, and "Batman: White Knight" explores a reality where the Joker is cured of his insanity and seeks to expose Batman as the true villain of Gotham. These various adaptations and reinterpretations highlight the versatility and enduring appeal of Batman as a character, allowing for a rich exploration of his mythology across different narratives and settings.