18 thoughts on “Bill Finger: Unsung Hero Behind the Batman Legend (1945)”
Bill Finger’s contributions to Batman’s creation were impossible to ignore. While Bob Kane received sole credit as Batman’s creator for decades, it was Finger who played a crucial role in shaping the character and his world. Finger developed Batman’s distinctive look, including his iconic bat symbol and cape, and created many of the fundamental aspects of Gotham City, including the most iconic figures of his rogues gallery, like the Joker and the Penguin.
Finger’s lack of recognition stemmed from a combination of contractual and industry practices. Bob Kane, had a contract with DC Comics that granted him sole credit, this agreement ensured Finger’s contributions were overshadowed. Finger was a ghost writer of sorts, and never had his name tied to the series by the time of his death in 1974. Hen had not have a formal contract or recognition, which contributed to his diminished role in the public eye. It was only years later his contributions began to be noticed, DC Comics eventually began crediting him alongside Kane in later publications.
Bill Finger’s contributions to Batman’s creation were impossible to ignore. While Bob Kane received sole credit as Batman’s creator for decades, it was Finger who played a crucial role in shaping the character and his world. Finger developed Batman’s distinctive look, including his iconic bat symbol and cape, and created many of the fundamental aspects of Gotham City, including the most iconic figures of his rogues gallery, like the Joker and the Penguin.
Finger’s lack of recognition stemmed from a combination of contractual and industry practices. Bob Kane, had a contract with DC Comics that granted him sole credit, this agreement ensured Finger’s contributions were overshadowed. Finger was a ghost writer of sorts, and never had his name tied to the series by the time of his death in 1974. Hen had not have a formal contract or recognition, which contributed to his diminished role in the public eye. It was only years later his contributions began to be noticed, DC Comics eventually began crediting him alongside Kane in later publications.
Very awesome you posted this. bill deserves all respect & credit 🤙
This looks like the photo at the end of the shining
He’s always been the caretaker.
Little Billy Finger
Anybody else learn about this guy from the Who Me? Batmin podcast?
Jack Nicholson’s doppler ganger..
Interesting history. It was the Joker vs Pennywise radio battle that reminded me of Finger.
“I steal the show like Bob Kane stole from Bill Finger”
Fuck yeah
This reminds me of Stan Lee.
Stan was fucking awesome and treated the fans amazing. I met him once at a con and he was an absolute pleasure.
But he has a reputation of being a corporate man who left a lot of artists and writers in a bad position for not crediting them their dues.
Will Finger, sounds like my plans for the weekend!
Thanks for pointing him out
I am Batman!
You sure he isn’t the real undercover Batman underneath all that coolness? 😎
He’s always been my number one guy
Batman’s creation had his finger.