Bill Finger Research - Dial B

The link contains what would be the basis of the documentary, detailing the creation of Batman in three parts. It examines in precious detail what massive contributions Finger made to the superhero creation, and the seemingly little the credited Kane did - who was essentially a glorified production manager, despite claiming to pencil, ink and write every issue.

It is perhaps too long to paste into this blog, hence merely the link(s).

PART ONE

Has a through write-up of how the character was first created, and why. Explains that the character Bob Kane actually created was a man in a red jumpsuit called Birdman, who then brought it to Finger, who created the true Batman. Also discusses the first issue.

PART TWO

Focuses on Finger mostly, demonstrating what other characters he created, and explains how DC eventually found out about the writer Kane had been hiding, and hired him. States that his timid nature meant Kane walked all over him.

PART THREE

Focuses mostly on Kane, and the acts he commited after Finger had died, such as backdating forgeries in a mostly fake autobiography to continue his false claim he created Batman alone.

All three are very interesting reads, especially for writing and comic-book fans.