Martha Wayne

Martha Wayne (born 4th April, 1957-1990s) was a wealthy socialite, wife of Thomas Wayne and mother of Bruce Wayne. Some time during the 1990s both her and Thomas were murdered in a robbery, leaving their son Bruce an orphan.

Biography
Martha Wayne was married to Thomas Wayne and, through his family's company Wayne Enterprises, became extremely wealthy. The two then had a son, Bruce Wayne, who they raised together. Her life during this time was apparently spent helping her husband with their company.

Death (1990s)
Some time during the 1990s, Martha and Thomas Wayne were both murdered by a robber in Park Row. This left a young Bruce Wayne an orphan as their murders went unsolved.

Personality
Martha Wayne was apparently a very kind woman with compassion and understanding for others.

Physical appearance
As shown in her portrait, she was a slender yet short woman with blue eyes and brown hair.

Abilities

 * Influence: Due to her fame and wealth, Martha Wayne held a strong influence in Gotham City, being known virtually everywhere.
 * Wealth: Martha Wayne was extremely wealthy due to Wayne Enterprises, giving her resources to do many things.

Legacy
Martha Wayne's death caused a massive shift in Gotham City, much of which fell onto Bruce Wayne as he grew up. Her death also served as the catalyst for his rise as the vigilante Batman as well as Jim Gordon's mission to rid the Gotham City Police Department of corruption and fulfil his promise to Bruce. Bruce, her former butler Alfred and Jim all feel immense guilt for her death, each one blaming themselves for negligence.

Season 1

 * Starro Attacks! (pictured)

Behind the scenes

 * In the comics, Martha Kane, later known as Martha Wayne via marriage, was a wealthy socialite, wife of Thomas Wayne and mother of Bruce Wayne. Her death alongside Thomas in a robbery from Joe Chill served as the catalyst for Bruce becoming Batman. She debuted in Detective Comics #33 in 1939.