Thomas Wayne was a American philanthropist and the CEO of Wayne Enterprises. He was the husband of Martha Wayne and was the father of Bruce Wayne. In 19?? Thomas and Martha were both killed outside of the Aragon Theatre by a criminal named Joe Chill, leaving their son as the sole heir and member of the Wayne Family and its fortune.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Inheriting the Wayne Fortune[]
Marriage to Martha[]
Teaching his son[]
One day, Bruce fell through a large pit once used as a wine cellar (before the arrival of Prohibition). The cellar led into a large dark cavern where Bruce was swarmed by hundreds of bats (which would later become the Batcave). Thomas eventually rescued Bruce.
Death[]
After returning from the theater, the Wayne family is stopped by a mugger Joe Chill in an abandoned street. When the mugger draws a gun, Thomas tries to disarm him but is shot. The mugger also shoots Martha, leaving the young Bruce alone with his dead parents.
Legacy[]
Thomas was buried on the ground of Wayne Manor alongside Martha. He would eventually gain a grandson, Damian, and two adoptive grandsons, Dick Grayson and Jason Todd.
Personality[]
Thomas was known to be a loving father and husband, and, like his son Bruce, was extremely brave and protective of his loved ones, even putting his life on the line and ultimately dying protecting his wife and son while at gunpoint. Like his own father, Thomas took time to pass the Wayne family history onto his son.
Thomas was apparently proud of his hunter ancestors and Wayne family history, going out of his way to pass on that knowledge to his son. As an adult, Bruce worries about being unable to live up to his father, despite already be older than Thomas had ever been, so he uses this as extra justification for his argument that he needs to bring down and kill Superman.
Relationships[]
Family[]
- Martha Wayne - Wife
- Bruce Wayne - Son and pupil
- Benjamin Wayne - Father
- Alan Wayne - Ancestor
- Jason Todd/Red Hood - Adopted grandson
- Dick Grayson/Nightwing - Adopted grandson
Allies[]
- Wayne Manor
- Alfred Pennyworth - butler and friend
- Wayne Enterprises
Enemies[]
- Joe Chill - killer