The current king of comic adaptations, not only did 'The Dark Knight' break all sorts of box office records, it broke comic book stereotypes.

Christopher Nolan's sequel tells the story of Batman's struggle against a Gotham City falling into chaos, spearheaded by his ultimate Nemesis, The Joker. What sets the film apart is the cleverly woven layers of story, the brilliant cinematography, the quality of the acting and the ability to leave the audience with a constant sense of foreboding.

Not only did Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker win him a posthumous Oscar, 'The Dark Knight' is generally regarded as the greatest comic book movie of all time.