| Lucius Fox | |
 Lucius Fox in the comics |
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| Publication information | |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman #307 (January 1979) |
| Created by | Len Wein John Calnan |
| In story information | |
| Full name | Lucius Fox |
| Team affiliations | Wayne Enterprises |
| Supporting character of | Bruce Wayne |
Lucius Fox is a fictional character appearing in Batman comic books by DC Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. Len Wein (born June 12, 1948) is an American Comic book Writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics Wayne Enterprises (formerly WayneCorp) is a Fictional company in the DC Universe. Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a fictional Comic book Superhero co-created Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a fictional Comic book Superhero co-created A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company He was created by Len Wein and John Calnan, and first appeared in Batman #307 (January 1979). Len Wein (born June 12, 1948) is an American Comic book Writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics As a supporting character, he acts as Bruce Wayne's business manager who apparently unknowingly runs the business interests that supplies Batman's equipment needs as well as financing his operations. A supporting character is a character of a Book, play, Video game, movie, television or Radio show other form
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Fictional character biography
CEO of Wayne Enterprises, Fox has the "Midas Touch", an ability to turn failing businesses into successful conglomerates. Wayne Enterprises (formerly WayneCorp) is a Fictional company in the DC Universe. In Greek mythology, Midas or King Midas (in Greek Μίδας is popularly remembered for his ability to turn everything he touched into Gold Fox is called in to the failing Wayne Enterprises and brings a balance to both Wayne's private and business finances, including, as shown in Batman Confidential, heading the project that produced the prototype that would become the Batwing. Wayne Enterprises (formerly WayneCorp) is a Fictional company in the DC Universe. Batman Confidential is an American monthly Comic book series from DC Comics which debuted on December 6 2006. The Batplane, later known as the Batwing, is the fictional Aircraft for the Comic book Superhero Batman. In addition, he also manages the particulars of the Wayne Foundation as well while Wayne dictates the organization's general policies. Wayne Enterprises (formerly WayneCorp) is a Fictional company in the DC Universe. Since then, Fox has been approached time and time again by other companies seeking his expertise. After overcoming the original challenge of returning Wayne Enterprises to its glory, Fox has elected to stay, having been given an unparalleled freedom in the company.
In Batman: Haunted Knight, it is explained that Lucius Fox is rescued from muggers by a young Bruce Wayne in Paris. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Later, Fox asks him if he wants to start a foundation for charity, which Bruce agrees to many years later, deciding that not all of his money has to go to crime fighting.
Many stories allude to Fox knowing the secret activities of his employer, and yet keeping it to himself, most notably in the recent feature film Batman Begins; at the very least, he is aware that his employer is not the shallow playboy he pretends to be. Batman Begins is a 2005 American Superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman, directed by Fox has become a valuable ally for Batman, not just by helping to finance the vigilante's activities but by handling most of Wayne Enterprises' day-to-day business, leaving Wayne to prowl the rooftops. He is also a valued friend to Bruce Wayne, though the fact that Wayne cannot be totally honest with him occasionally hampers their friendship.
Bruce Wayne, as Batman, originally forms the Outsiders in order to rescue Fox from Baron Bedlam. The Outsiders are fictional characters a DC Comics Superhero team Baron Bedlam is a Fictional character, a Supervillain in the DC Universe. When Fox later suffered a stroke, Wayne makes sure that Fox gets the best care possible and supports him and his family. A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain
Appearances in other media
Batman: The Animated Series
Lucius Fox was voiced by Brock Peters in Batman: The Animated Series and then by Mel Winkler in The New Batman Adventures. Brock Peters ( July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) was an American Actor, best known for the role in the 1962 film To Kill Batman The Animated Series (often shortened Batman TAS or BTAS) is an American, two time Emmy Award winning Mel Winkler (born October 23, 1941) is an American film and TV actor The New Batman Adventures is the successor to the highly acclaimed American animated series Batman The Animated Series.
Batman Beyond
In "Black Out", an early episode of Batman Beyond, a series set in the future of Batman: The Animated Series, a company by the name of Foxteca is the target of corporate sabotage. Batman Beyond (known as Batman of the Future in Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and In a conversation between Bruce Wayne and the villainous Derek Powers, it is revealed that when Powers took over Wayne Enterprises, he fired the company's vice president, Lucius Fox Jr. Derek Powers is a Fictional character that appears in the Batman Beyond (1999-2001 Animated series, voiced by Sherman Howard , who went on to found his own technology company, Foxteca. Wayne remains supportive of the Foxes.
Nolan film series
Lucius is played by Morgan Freeman in the 2005 film Batman Begins and its 2008 sequel, The Dark Knight. Morgan Porterfield Freeman Jr (born June 1 1937 is an Academy Award -winning American actor Film director and Narrator. Batman Begins is a 2005 American Superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman, directed by The Dark Knight is a 2008 American Superhero film directed and co-written by Christopher Nolan.
In the first film, Fox is a research head and friend of Thomas Wayne who is unfairly demoted by Wayne Enterprises CEO William Earle to overseeing the supplies of Wayne Enterprises' aborted research projects and prototypes. Upon returning to the business, Bruce Wayne strikes up a fast friendship which allows him to all but recruit Fox as his armorer for his Batman activities (similar to Q in James Bond or Professor Brownlee in the Spider series). An armorer or armourer (see Spelling differences) was in former times a smith who specialized in manufacturing and repairing arms and Armour Q is a Fictional character in the James Bond novels and films. James Bond 007 is a Fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve Novels and two Short story Fox proves invaluable in this role, even when he is fired by the company's CEO. Among other things, he supplies Wayne with the materials that will eventually become the Batsuit and the Batmobile. The Batsuit (also Bat-Suit) is the Costume of the Fictional character appearing in DC Comics as a Superhero, Batman. The Batmobile is the fictional personal Automobile of Comic book Superhero Batman. In addition, Fox provides the cure for the Scarecrow's fear toxin. The Scarecrow ( Dr Jonathan Crane) is a DC Comics Supervillain, an enemy of Batman.
It is implied on some occasions that Fox suspects, if not actually knows, that Bruce Wayne is Batman, but prefers to remain ignorant for the purpose of deniability. Plausible deniability refers to the denial of blame in loose and informal chains of command where upper rungs quarantine the blame to the lower rungs At one point he tells Wayne "If you don't want to tell me exactly what you're doing, when I'm asked, I don't have to lie. But don't think of me as an idiot". Besides, it would be hard for him not to notice Batman's highly public use of all of the items that Bruce asked to 'borrow. '
At the end of the film, Wayne, having gained majority control of Wayne Enterprises' shares, makes Fox the company's CEO. Fox then has the pleasure of notifying Earle of his dismissal, much like Earle did to Fox earlier.
Fox will also appear in The Dark Knight which will be released on July 18th, 2008. The Dark Knight is a 2008 American Superhero film directed and co-written by Christopher Nolan. Not much is known about his role in the film, but it is widely predicted that he will provide Bruce with the Batpod. The Batcycle is the fictional personal Motorcycle of Comic book Superhero Batman.
Batman: Gotham Knight
Kevin Michael Richardson voices Lucius Fox on Batman: Gotham Knight
The Batman
Lucius Fox appeared on The Batman in both parts of the season four finale The Joining ("Part One" and "Part Two"), where he is voiced by Louis Gossett Jr.. The Batman was an Emmy Award -winning American Animated Television series produced by Warner Bros The following is an episode list for the Kids' WB Animated television series The Batman, starring the titular character. The following is an episode list for the Kids' WB Animated television series The Batman, starring the titular character. Louis Cameron Gossett Jr (born May 27 1936) is an American Emmy, Golden Globe, and Academy Award winning Actor This version is based on the Batman Begins version including his background as a friend of Thomas Wayne. He knows Bruce Wayne's secret identity as Batman (though this version's knowledge is stated outright, not merely implied as in Begins), and helps design most of his arsenal along with the construction of the Batcave beneath Wayne Manor. The Batcave is the secret headquarters of fictional DC Comics Superhero Batman, (the alternate identity of billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne consisting In DC Comics, Wayne Manor is a Fictional setting the personal residence of Bruce Wayne who is also Batman. He, along with Robin, Batgirl, and J'onn J'onzz, played a part in helping Batman defeat the alien robots known as the Joining. Richard John "Dick" Grayson is a fictional Superhero that appears in Comic books published by DC Comics. Barbara "Babs" Gordon is a Fictional character appearing in Comic books published by DC Comics and in related media created by Gardner Fox Martian Manhunter is the Superhero alias of J'onn J'onzz, alternately known as John Jones or the Manhunter from Mars, a Fictional character Lucius returns in The Batman/Superman Story, where he gives Batman a new version of the Bat-bot, which he later uses against a brainwashed Superman, and provides Robin with a jetpack. Superman is a fictional Comic book Superhero widely considered to be one of the most recognized of such characters and an American Cultural icon For other meanings see Jetpack (disambiguation. The Martin Jetpack, despite its name has no jets or rockets but is a small helicopter and
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