ENTRY 0001-B: BRUCE WAYNE (1943)

LEWIS WILSON as Bruce Wayne in
1943: Batman serial

Note:  
• First filmed appearance of Bruce Wayne, a rich playboy that moonlights as a costumed crimefighter.

ENTRY 0001-A: BATMAN (1943)

LEWIS WILSON as Batman in
1943: Batman serial

Notes:
• The 15-chapter serial is the first filmed appearance of Batman

• Batman here operated as a secret government agent working for the U.S.
• His base of operation is the "Bat's Cave" which is connected to Wayne Manor through a grandfather clock secret entrance.