American Toby Jug Museum 

Batman character jug version 2 produced in Taiwan for DC Comics of New York, New York, circa 1997. Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book "Detective Comics" on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Batman's origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas and Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Batman is accompanied with supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Catwoman; and foes such as the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, and his archenemy, the Joker. Batman's batarang boomerang forms the handle of the jug.