Name: NYCC: Batman Producer Michael Uslan on the Creation of the Character
Uploaded: 2016-10-07T14:04:06.000Z
Duration: 3 min 55 s
Description: Having had the opportunity to meet Bill Finger three times in his life, Batman producer and character aficionado Michael Uslan discusses the importance of the story being told in Batman & Bill. The film is part of Hulu's Limelight Documentary series and will premiere on the streaming service later in 2017.

Finger family lawyer Alethia Mariotta and Bill's granddaughter Athena Finger discuss the emotional journey that is Batman & Bill. The two played a major part in having Bill Finger recognized as the co-creator of Batman, and their struggle is at the core of the Hulu Limelight Documentary.

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Conducting research for a book he was writing, author Marc Tyler Nobleman uncovered a dirty little secret surrounding the creation of Batman: Bob Kane, the man credited with concepting the character back in 1939 was not the sole creator. On the contrary, long-forgotten comic book writer/artist Bill Finger is actually the man responsible for creating the character. After stumbling upon this, Nobleman made it his personal mission to give Finger the credit that he is due. His quest serves as the plot for the upcoming Hulu Limelight Documentary Batman & Bill.

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