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| Stan the Pimp | |
| Aliases: | Stan |
| Continuity: | DC Universe |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Occupation: | Pimp |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | Hotel Edwards, Gotham's East End, Gotham City |
| Status: | Alive |
| First: | Batman #404 |
| Actor: | Steve Blum |
Stan is a fictional pimp and a minor recurring antagonist featured in comic books published by DC Comics. He is associated with the Batman line of titles and first appeared in Batman #404 in February, 1987.
Biography[]
Stan, surname unknown, was a pimp who operated out of Gotham's East End many years ago. One of the prostitutes who worked for him was Selina Kyle, as well as an under-aged girl named Holly Robinson. Like most in his profession, Stan was not above getting violent with those who worked for him. He also had a paid arrangement with several vice cops for the Gotham City Police Department, which enabled him to continue his trade free of scrutiny.
One evening, Holly was out on the street and tried picking up a potential John, who appeared to be an injured war veteran. In truth, this was actually Bruce Wayne in disguise - and it was his very first night out as a vigilante. Stan didn't like the look of the man and pulled Holly away, calling her a "stupid bitch". Wayne decided to intervene, and Stan accused him of being a vice cop. Wayne denied this and made it very clear that he intended on assaulting Stan. Stan through the first punch however, which Bruce deftly avoided. He then used martial arts to flip Stan onto his back.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Stan the Pimp was created by writer Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli.
- A version of Stan also appeared in the 2011 animated film version of Batman: Year One. He was voiced by actor Steve Blum in the film.
- Stan appears to have been afflicted with a form of albinism.
- Stan was known for wearing suits, a trench coat and a large wide-brimmed hat.
- Appearances of Stan can also be found in trade paperback editions of Batman: Year One and Catwoman: Her Sister's Keeper.