Bat-Signal facts for kids
The Bat-Signal is a special light used in the fictional world of Batman. It shines a big bat symbol into the night sky. This signal calls Batman and his partner, Robin, when there's a serious crime or when Commissioner Gordon needs their help with a case.
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What is the Bat-Signal?
The Bat-Signal is a powerful searchlight. It has a special lens that projects the shape of a bat. When this light is turned on, it creates a bright bat symbol in the clouds above Gotham City. It's a way for the police to quickly get Batman's attention.
Who Uses the Bat-Signal?
Usually, Commissioner Gordon uses the Bat-Signal. Other important people in Gotham City have also used it. These include Harvey Bullock, and Barbara Gordon. Sometimes, even the mayor, Hamilton Hill, has access to it. The signal is a secret tool for calling on Batman's unique skills.
A Special Tribute
On June 15, 2017, the Bat-Signal was shined in real life! This happened in Los Angeles, where it was projected onto City Hall. In Walla Walla, Washington, it lit up the Whitman Tower. These events were a way to honor Adam West. He was the actor who played Batman in the popular Batman TV show from the 1960s. Adam West passed away on June 9, 2017.
Images for kids
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The Bat-Signal's debut in Detective Comics #60 (February 1942).
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The Bat-Signal in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, with Ben Affleck (left) as Batman
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The Bat-Signal in the 1993 film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
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See also
In Spanish: Bati-señal para niños
