Public Domain Super Heroes
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The Bat
TheBatKamishibai

Real Name

Unknown

First Appearance

Cry of the Andes - kamishibai (paper theater) (1930s)

Created by

Unknown

Origin[]

The Bat is a masked leader of a ring of horse-riding bandits in the Chilean Andes. He came to blows with a Japanese immigrant who had moved to a local farm, sparking a series of conflicts and heights involving horse chases and the robbing of a train carrying gold.

Notes[]

  • Only the original depiction of the character is public domain in Japan. Any television appearances or films are still protected by their respective copyright owners.
  • Debuted in kamishibai (paper theater).

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