"There is something out there in the darkness, something terrifying, something that will not stop until it gets revenge... Me."

He doesn't possess any super powers, using only his physical skills and intellect to fight crime throughout Gotham city.

Popularity flourished with the release of Tim Burton's 'Batman' starring Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader despite some terrible movies which followed. The latest editions however, such as 'The Dark Knight' starring Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger playing the part of the Joker - were a huge success and will keep Batman as a firm favourite for all superhero fans.