Batman creator BOB KANE

Fresh Air

Published June 23, 1995 at 12:00 AM EDT

Batman creator BOB KANE. In his autobiography, Batman & Me, KANE tells how he came up with the idea for the caped crusader, and what influence he had on the TV series and previous Batman movies. Kane drew Batman from its inception in 1939 to the late 60s. DC Comic still publishes Batman in a monthly and quarterly form. (REBROADCAST FROM 3/23/90)The creator of such Marvel comic book superheroes as Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, and The Fantastic Four - cartoonist STAN LEE. He joined Marvel comic books at the age of 16, more than 30 years ago. LEE is currently launching Excelsior Comics, an independent comic book division of Marvel Entertainment. He is also co-executive producer of several top rated television series including "X-Men." (REBROADCAST FROM 10/

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