Thomas Wayne

Thomas Wayne (born 29th November, 1955-1990s) was the former C.E.O. of Wayne Enterprises, husband of Martha Wayne and father of Bruce Wayne. Some time during the 1990s both him and Martha were murdered in a robbery, leaving their son Bruce an orphan.

Biography
Thomas Wayne was married to Martha Wayne and inherited his family's company Wayne Enterprises, becoming extremely wealthy. The two then had a son, Bruce Wayne, who they raised together. His life during this time was apparently spent cultivating his 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
Thomas Wayne was a loyal, kind man with a good heart.

Physical appearance
As shown in his portrait, Thomas was a tall and well-built man with blue eyes and black hair.

Abilities

 * Influence: Thanks to his fame and wealth, Thomas Wayne held a strong influence in Gotham City, being known virtually everywhere.
 * Leadership: Thomas Wayne was skilful at leading businesses as a C.E.O..
 * Wealth: Thomas Wayne was extremely wealthy due to Wayne Enterprises, giving him resources to do many things.

Legacy
Thomas Wayne's death caused a massive shift in Gotham City, much of which fell onto Bruce Wayne as he grew up. His 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, his former butler Alfred and Jim all feel immense guilt for his death, each one blaming themselves for negligence.

Season 1

 * Starro Attacks! (pictured)

Behind the scenes

 * In the comics, Thomas Wayne was the C.E.O. of Wayne Enterprises, husband of Martha Wayne and father of Bruce Wayne. His death alongside Martha in a robbery from Joe Chill served as the catalyst for Bruce becoming Batman. He debuted in Detective Comics #33 in 1939.