In any situation, Batman relies on gadgets, with the Batarang standing out as iconic. Surprisingly, even hardcore fans might be shocked to learn he didn't invent this effective projectile weapon himself.

 

The surprising origins of the Batarang were revealed in Detective Comics #244 by Bill Finger, Sheldon Moldoff, and Charles Paris.

Batman later revealed to Dick Grayson how the first Batarang came to be – crafted by a circus boomerang performer who assisted Batman in apprehending a criminal.

 

A Boomerang Expert Provided Batman With The First Batarang

Batman's Batarangs, integral to his character, have featured in nearly every adaptation of the Dark Knight. Their uses range from taking down criminals from a distance to espionage and functioning as remote-controlled drones. Despite their association with Batman, it's surprising that he didn't craft them himself. In Detective Comics #244, criminals stole Batman's weapons, including Batarangs, and misused them for criminal activities.

To identify the culprits, Batman meticulously reviewed every Batarang he had used in crime-fighting and matched them with those in the criminals' possession. This journey down memory lane included iconic Batarangs like the "Seeing-Eye Batarang" and the "Magnetic-Batarang." It was during this recount that Batman disclosed he didn't invent the device; instead, he received the first Batarang as a gift after training with a circus boomerang performer. While this revelation may astonish newer fans, it aligns more closely with Batman's comic history than many might realize.