Of course, this eventually came to an end, namely Batman's use of handguns. The introduction of Robin tonally watered Batman down in the Golden Age, and this was reflected in the stories.

This Classic Villain Drove Batman Over the Edge Few Batman characters made a real name for themselves before Robin, the Joker, and Catwoman all came onto the scene in 1940, but one such villain ...

The Golden Age Batman that started the Dark Knight’s impressive and long-lasting legacy. This Caped Crusader excelled in punching out crooks and cleaning up the streets of Gotham.

Batman and Robin may be a Dynamic Duo, but it might not be the most advantageous relationship for the Dark Night.

As far as modern redesigns go, this is the one to beat. 2. Bronze Age Batman The late ‘60s and ‘70s were a very transformational time for DC’s Batman comics.