History CanonImmigrant / Batman

* The DCAU interpretation of Clock King, who was originally a ''ComicBook/GreenArrow'' villain, made the jump to the comics [[RoguesGalleryTransplant as a Batman foe]]. A character with the same name and time motif had appeared on the '60s ''Series/Batman1966'' TV show.

* When ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries''[='=]s version of Mr. Freeze's backstory was ported to the comics, so was Ferris Boyle and his role in it.

* Following the unexpected departure of Creator/RubyRose from the ''Series/{{Batwoman}}'' TV show, the writers created a new Batwoman named Ryan Wilder to take over as the protagonist of the series. Prior to the airing of ''Batwoman'''s second season, DC introduced Ryan into the comic continuity in the aftermath of ''Comicbook/TheJokerWar'', with a cameo in ''[[ComicBook/BatgirlRebirth Batgirl]]'' #50. It appears increasingly unlikely that Ryan will follow her show counterpart, however; as of September 2022, she herself has reappeared only once [[note]]In ''Batman: Urban Legends'' #5 as a hooded supporting figure whose signature is a combustible red card (leaving Oracle to dub her a wildcard)[[/note]], Kate Kane still operates as Batwoman with no reason to give it up or otherwise leave, and Kate was shown to still be Batwoman in the potential future of ''ComicBook/DCFutureState''.

* [[OfficerOHara Chief O'Hara]], a fairly important character from [[Series/Batman1966 the '60s live-action Batman series]], went on to make scattered appearances in the comics, having both an Earth-One counterpart (whose most noteworthy appearances were in "The Master Plan of Doctor Phosphorus" and "Sign of the Joker") and an analogue on Earth-Two (who mainly appeared in the ''Huntress'' back-up stories featured in later issues of ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1942'', where he becomes police commissioner of Gotham City after the death of Bruce Wayne and is regarded by Bruce's daughter Helena as [[HonoraryUncle an old family friend]] in spite of O'Hara [[RememberTheNewGuy obviously not existing in the Golden Age Batman comics]]). A mustached version of him also appeared Post-Crisis in ''ComicBook/BatmanDarkVictory'' (where he is the first casualty of the Hangman killings) as well as the 2000 ''Silver Age'' story arc and ''Batman'' issue 700 in [[ComicBook/BatmanGrantMorrison Grant Morrison's run]] (both of which contradict O'Hara's death in ''Dark Victory'' by depicting him as alive and well during Dick Grayson's period as the original Robin).

* [[OfficerOHara Chief O'Hara]], a fairly important character from [[Series/Batman1966 the '60s live-action Batman series]], went on to make scattered appearances in the comics. The two appearances that stand out are ''ComicBook/BatmanDarkVictory'' (where he is the first casualty of the Hangman killings) and ''Batman'' issue 700 in [[ComicBook/BatmanGrantMorrison Grant Morrison's run]] (which contradicts O'Hara's death in ''Dark Victory'' by depicting him as alive and well during Dick Grayson's period as the original Robin).

* [[OfficerOHara Chief O'Hara]], a fairly important character from [[Series/Batman1966 the '60s live-action Batman series]], went on to make scattered appearances in the comics.

* When ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries''[='=]s version of the Matt Hagen Clayface's backstory was ported over in ComicBook/DCRebirth for its version of Basil Karlo's Clayface, so did Roland Daggett and his role in Clayface's origin.

* Nora Fries, Comicbook/MrFreeze's cryogentically frozen wife. She was created for ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' and then imported into the comics in ''Batman: Mr. Freeze'' #1, as was Ferris Boyle, the CorruptCorporateExecutive who caused the accident that transformed Victor into Mr. Freeze. Even ''Film/BatmanAndRobin'' used Nora as a plot device. The addition of Nora and her tragic story had a massive impact on Mr. Freeze's popularity; prior to his appearance in the cartoon, he hadn't shown up in comics in almost 20 years.

* The ''DC Pride'' one-shot brought over the Music Meister from ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold'' to fight Damian Wayne and Connor Hawke, and [[NamedByTheAdaptation gave him the real name of "Darius Chapel"]].

* [[WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond Terry McGinnis]] was seen in a few issues, but these were all set in the Franchise/{{DCAU}} continuity (this includes his mini-series). As of ''Batman'' #700, however, he's been inserted in the main DCU timeline as both an alternate universe Batman, and in the main universe as a possible future successor to Damian Wayne. Damian in this case fulfills the role Bruce did in the DCAU. Another version of Terry showed up in ''[[ComicBook/TheNew52FuturesEnd Futures End]]''. This one had been mentored by Bruce in a BadFuture, and had travelled back in time to the period of ''Futures End'' to try and SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong.

* The DCAU interpretation of Clock King, who was originally a ''ComicBook/GreenArrow'' villain, made the jump to the comics [[RoguesGalleryTransplant as a Batman foe]]. A character with the same name and time motif had appeared on the 60s ''Series/Batman1966'' TV show.

* As part of the 2017 ''Superman: Multiplicity'' issues (of which is also a sequel to 2015's ''ComicBook/TheMultiversity''), the legacy expies of some heroes introduced in [[Recap/BatmanBeyondS3E10E11TheCall Batman Beyond episodes "The Call"]] (Mareena (AKA Aquagirl), Kai-Ro, Micron, and Warhawk) would be made canon, [[https://insidepulse.com/2017/01/18/dc-comics-rebirth-spoilers-review-superman-15-multiversity-sequel-multiplicity-adds-20-supermen-to-hit-list/ though as part of]] [[http://insidepulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Earth-12-Multiversity-Guidebook.jpg Earth-12]]. In addition Danica Williams (AKA Flash II), who appeared in some semi-canon Batman Beyond Tie-in comics is also included among the Earth-12 Justice League Beyond members.

* As part of the 2017 ''Superman: Multiplicity'' issues (of which is also a sequel to 2015's ''ComicBook/TheMultiversity''), the legacy expies of some heroes introduced in [[Recap/BatmanBeyondS3E10E11TheCall Batman Beyond episodes "The Call"]] (Mareena (AKA Aquagirl), Kai-Ro, Micron, and Warhawk) would be made canon, [[https://insidepulse.com/2017/01/18/dc-comics-rebirth-spoilers-review-superman-15-multiversity-sequel-multiplicity-adds-20-supermen-to-hit-list/ though as part of]] [[http://insidepulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Earth-12-Multiversity-Guidebook.jpg Earth-12]]. In addition Danica Williams (AKA Flash II), who appeared in some non-canon Batman Beyond Tie-in comics is also included among the Earth-12 Justice League Beyond members.

* Following the unexpected departure of Creator/RubyRose from the ''Series/{{Batwoman}}'' TV show, the writers created a new Batwoman named Ryan Wilder to take over as the protagonist of the series. Prior to the airing of ''Batwoman'''s second season, DC introduced Ryan into the comic continuity in the aftermath of ''Comicbook/TheJokerWar'', with a cameo in ''[[ComicBook/BatgirlRebirth Batgirl]]'' #50. It appears increasingly unlikely that Ryan will follow her show counterpart, however; as of March 2022, she herself has reappeared only once [[note]]In ''Batman: Urban Legends'' #5 as a hooded supporting figure whose signature is a combustible red card (leaving Oracle to dub her a wildcard)[[/note]], Kate Kane still operates as Batwoman with no reason to give it up or otherwise leave, and Kate was shown to still be Batwoman in the potential future of ''ComicBook/DCFutureState''.

** The same is true of the other Bat-Manga villain who cameos in the Lord Death Man story; Professor Gorilla is loosely based on "the Living Beast-Bomb" from ''Detective Comics'' #339.

* Lord Death Man from the 1960s ''Manga/{{Batman}}'' manga appeared as a villain in ComicBook/GrantMorrisonsBatman and ''ComicBook/Batman66'', making him an immigrant to two continuities. (Death Man actually first appeared in the sixties comics; the stories in the manga version were mostly taken directly from the western counterpart, although they were expanded upon greatly and japanified.)

* ComicBook/HarleyQuinn, from ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries''. This PerkyFemaleMinion ([[DarkMistress and girlfriend]]) of the Joker was nearly as insane as he, and the dynamic they created was unique among supervillains. After being imported to Franchise/TheDCU, she got her own [[Comicbook/HarleyQuinn ongoing series]] that lasted 38 issues and a major role in the short-lived ''Series/BirdsOfPrey2002''. She went on to co-star alongside Poison Ivy and Catwoman in ''ComicBook/GothamCitySirens'', as well as appearing in the hit video game ''Videogame/BatmanArkhamAsylum'', and its sequels, ''[[Videogame/BatmanArkhamCity Arkham City]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight Arkham Knight]]''. She currently stars in the new ''ComicBook/SuicideSquad'', and the relaunched ''ComicBook/HarleyQuinn'' is [=DC=]'s best-selling female-led title. Creator/MargotRobbie portrays her in both the 2016 ''Film/{{Suicide Squad|2016}}'' and 2020 ''Film/{{Birds of Prey|2020}}'' movies. She was originally the TropeNamer before it was renamed to cure it of Administrivia/TropeNamerSyndrome.

* ComicBook/HarleyQuinn, from ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'', may be the [[JustForPun quintessential]] example. This PerkyFemaleMinion ([[DarkMistress and girlfriend]]) of the Joker was nearly as insane as he, and the dynamic they created was unique among supervillains. After being imported to Franchise/TheDCU, she got her own [[Comicbook/HarleyQuinn ongoing series]] that lasted 38 issues and a major role in the short-lived ''Series/BirdsOfPrey2002''. She went on to co-star alongside Poison Ivy and Catwoman in ''ComicBook/GothamCitySirens'', as well as appearing in the hit video game ''Videogame/BatmanArkhamAsylum'', and its sequels, ''[[Videogame/BatmanArkhamCity Arkham City]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight Arkham Knight]]''. She currently stars in the new ''ComicBook/SuicideSquad'', and the relaunched ''ComicBook/HarleyQuinn'' is [=DC=]'s best-selling female-led title. Creator/MargotRobbie portrays her in both the 2016 ''Film/{{Suicide Squad|2016}}'' and 2020 ''Film/{{Birds of Prey|2020}}'' movies. She was originally the TropeNamer before it was renamed to cure it of Administrivia/TropeNamerSyndrome.

* Likewise, Derek Powers was a CorruptCorporateExecutive from ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' who ran a company called Powers Technologies. Creator/ScottSnyder made the Powers family and their company canon in his ''Batman'' run, with Geri Powers, Derek's ancestor, acting as a supporting character. Derek himself eventually appears in a ''Comicbook/GothamAcademy'' annual, where he travels back to the present in an attempt to murder [=Warren McGinnis=], the young boy who will eventually grow up to be Terry's father.
* Also as part of the 2017 ''Superman: Multiplicity'' issues (of which is also a sequel to 2015's ''ComicBook/TheMultiversity''), the legacy expies of some heroes introduced in [[Recap/BatmanBeyondS3E10E11TheCall Batman Beyond episodes "The Call"]] (Mareena (AKA Aquagirl), Kai-Ro, Micron, and Warhawk) would be made canon, [[https://insidepulse.com/2017/01/18/dc-comics-rebirth-spoilers-review-superman-15-multiversity-sequel-multiplicity-adds-20-supermen-to-hit-list/ though as part of]] [[http://insidepulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Earth-12-Multiversity-Guidebook.jpg Earth-12]]. In addition Danica Williams (AKA Flash II), who appeared in some non-canon Batman Beyond Tie-in comics is also included among the Earth-12 Justice League Beyond members.

* ''Detective Comics'' #1000 introduces the Arkham Knight from the [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight video game of the same name]] into the DC Universe. However, rather than being [[spoiler: Jason Todd]] like in the game, the comic version of Arkham Knight turns out to be [[spoiler: Astrid Arkham, the daughter of Jeremiah Arkham]][[note]]This potentially also makes her a CompositeCharacter with [[spoiler:Lady Arkham, a female supervillain in the Arkham family whom was the main villain of ''VideoGame/BatmanTheTelltaleSeries'']][[/note]].

* Following the unexpected departure of Creator/RubyRose from the ''Series/{{Batwoman}}'' TV show, the writers created a new Batwoman named Ryan Wilder to take over as the protagonist of the series. Prior to the airing of ''Batwoman'''s second season, DC introduced Ryan into the comic continuity in the aftermath of ''Comicbook/TheJokerWar'', with a cameo in ''[[ComicBook/BatgirlRebirth Batgirl]]'' #50. It appears increasingly unlikely that Ryan will follow her show counterpart, however; as of January 2022, she herself has reappeared only once [[note]]In ''Batman: Urban Legends'' #5 as a hooded supporting figure whose signature is a combustible red card (leaving Oracle to dub her a wildcard)[[/note]], Kate Kane still operates as Batwoman with no reason to give it up or otherwise leave, and Kate was shown to still be Batwoman in the potential future of ''ComicBook/DCFutureState''.

* Summer Gleeson is mentioned by name in the ''Comicbook/NoMansLand'' series.

* Also as part of the 2017 Superman:Multiplicity issues (of which is also a sequel to 2015's ''ComicBook/TheMultiversity''), the legacy expies of some heroes introduced in [[Recap/BatmanBeyondS3E10E11TheCall Batman Beyond episodes "The Call"]] (Mareena (AKA Aquagirl), Kai-Ro, Micron, and Warhawk) would be made canon, [[https://insidepulse.com/2017/01/18/dc-comics-rebirth-spoilers-review-superman-15-multiversity-sequel-multiplicity-adds-20-supermen-to-hit-list/ though as part of]] [[http://insidepulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Earth-12-Multiversity-Guidebook.jpg Earth-12]]. In addition Danica Williams (AKA Flash II), who appeared in some non-canon Batman Beyond Tie-in comics is also included among the Earth-12 Justice League Beyond members.

* Summer Gleeson is mentioned by name in the No Man's Land series.

** The initially version was InNameOnly, as he was a teenager named Mitchell Mayo who worked in fast food before he willing became a villain. He was also LeanAndMean, and RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver.

* Following the unexpected departure of Creator/RubyRose from the ''Series/{{Batwoman}}'' TV show, the writers created a new Batwoman named Ryan Wilder to take over as the protagonist of the series. Prior to the airing of ''Batwoman'''s second season, DC introduced Ryan into the comic continuity in the aftermath of ''Comicbook/TheJokerWar'', with a cameo in ''[[ComicBook/BatgirlRebirth Batgirl]]'' #50. It appears increasingly unlikely that Ryan will follow her show counterpart, however; as of July 2021, she herself has reappeared only once [[note]]In ''Batman: Urban Legends'' #5 as a hooded supporting figure whose signature is a combustible red card (leaving Oracle to dub her a wildcard)[[/note]], Kate Kane still operates as Batwoman with no reason to give it up or otherwise leave, and Kate was shown to still be Batwoman in the potential future of ''ComicBook/DCFutureState''.