We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The 1989 "Batman" film, directed by Tim Burton, is a culturally pivotal movie. Its impact on Batman the character is hard to overstate, but ...

The Dark Knight of Gotham City. Batman, the brainchild of the millionaire Bruce Wayne, has worked to keep his hometown safe from the likes of the Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, and many others for decades.