"This article describes various allusions in the American television series Smallville to DC Comics character Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne. Although Batman had never appeared on the series, there were several references to the character and his universe. The notes on this page are generated by viewers and comics fans, but not necessarily verified by the show's producers or writers. However, it's apparent that Bruce Wayne/Batman is a part of the Smallville universe as Chloe Sullivan mentions meeting \"a billionare with high-tech toys\" while meeting heroes around the world."@en . "This article describes various allusions in the American television series Smallville to DC Comics character Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne. Although Batman had never appeared on the series, there were several references to the character and his universe. The notes on this page are generated by viewers and comics fans, but not necessarily verified by the show's producers or writers. Batman is the superhero name given to Bruce Wayne, a billionaire who dedicates his life to avenge his parents' death and protect his home, Gotham City. In the future, he becomes one of the world's greatest heroes as well as (along with Superman and Wonder Woman) one of the founding members of the Justice League of America. Due to Batman's restarted film franchise, Bruce Wayne did not appear on Smallville because the film division of Warner Bros. (DC's parent company) is working with the character. The creators of Smallville were actually thinking of making a Bruce Wayne TV series before the idea of a Superman-oriented show ever came about, but it was never realized. Alfred Gough said that an appearance of Bruce Wayne on the show was unlikely. However, it's apparent that Bruce Wayne/Batman is a part of the Smallville universe as Chloe Sullivan mentions meeting \"a billionare with high-tech toys\" while meeting heroes around the world. Smallville writer Bryan Miller who is writing the comic book continuation of the series Smallville Season 11, confirmed that Batman will make an appearance in the series, in the story arc called Detective."@en . . . . . . . . . "Allusions to Batman"@en .