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Since the question didn't specify supernatural abilities and powers; and since Batman is universally considered a Superhero with merely amazing intellect and technology, there are plenty of 19th century examples.

If you exclude ancient mythology:

  • (1844) Arguably, the Comte of Monte-Cristo may qualify (Batman equivalent - super billionair fighting bad guys, using his wits and sometimes technology, with an alter ego).

  • (1882) Captain Nemo certainly qualifies (he's Jules Verne's equivaleneven closer equivalent of BatmanBatman; supergenius and rich son of Rajas with futuristic technology).

  • (1897) Abraham Van Helsing also may qualify. He even had a supervillain to match (Dracula).

  • (1919) Zorro is also Batman mould.

If you exclude ancient mythology:

  • (1882) Captain Nemo certainly qualifies (he's Jules Verne's equivalen of Batman).

  • (1897) Abraham Van Helsing also may qualify. He even had a supervillain to match (Dracula).

  • (1919) Zorro is also Batman mould.

Since the question didn't specify supernatural abilities and powers; and since Batman is universally considered a Superhero with merely amazing intellect and technology, there are plenty of 19th century examples.

If you exclude ancient mythology:

  • (1844) Arguably, the Comte of Monte-Cristo may qualify (Batman equivalent - super billionair fighting bad guys, using his wits and sometimes technology, with an alter ego).

  • (1882) Captain Nemo certainly qualifies (he's Jules Verne's even closer equivalent of Batman; supergenius and rich son of Rajas with futuristic technology).

  • (1897) Abraham Van Helsing also may qualify. He even had a supervillain to match (Dracula).

  • (1919) Zorro is also Batman mould.

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If you exclude ancient mythology:

  • (1882) Captain Nemo certainly qualifies (he's Jules Verne's equivalen of Batman).

  • (1897) Abraham Van Helsing also may qualify. He even had a supervillain to match (Dracula).

  • (1919) Zorro is also Batman mould.