Fictional gentleman detectives

fictional character (consulting detective) created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Batman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in the fictional Gotham City. Originally a millionaire, later versions of the character depict him as a billionaire. His origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents, Thomas and Mar

fictional character of Sherlock Holmes

fictional character, elder brother of Sherlock Holmes

fictional French crime-solver created by Edgar Allan Poe

fictional character in Marvel Comics

fictional character in novels and stories written by Dorothy Sayers

animated television series

fictional character in mystery novels by P. D. James

character

fictional character from the Professor Layton series

Felonious Gru, typically referred to as Gru, is a fictional character and the protagonist of Illumination's Despicable Me franchise. He first appeared in Despicable Me (2010) and has appeared in all six films in the franchise. He is voiced by American actor Steve Carell. Based on a Dracula-like concept character pitched by animator Sergio Pablos, he was shaped by directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin into a character more like a James Bond villain.

fictional detective

character who appeared in numerous penny dreadfuls