The newest installment of Batman The Dark Knight Rises has fans salivating over recently released trailers and anticipating the film's arrival in 2012. But, Batman has been one of the most recognizable superheroes ever since the character originated in a 1939 comic book by artists Bob Kane and Bill Finger. Since appearing in countless television shows, movie adaptations and elsewhere in pop culture, here's a look at Batman throughout the years.
One of the five custom-made "Batmobiles" from the 1989 film "Batman" is shown on display at Butterfield & Butterfield auction house.REUTERSArnold Schwarzenegger with the specially created Mr. Freeze costume that he wore in "Batman & Robin".REUTERSActor George Clooney portrayed Batman in the 1997 "Batman & Robin".REUTERSThe cast of the new film "Batman & Robin" pose. Shown (L-R) are Alicia Silverstone as "Batgirl," George Clooney as "Batman," and Chris O'Donnell as "Robin."REUTERSActor Adam West, who portrayed the title character in the 1960's television series "Batman," poses atop the original Batmobile used in the hit series during an appearance at the first annual RetroFest, in Santa Monica.REUTERSActors Bale, Neeson, Watanabe, actress Holmes and producer Roven pose during a news conference to promote 'Batman Begins' in Tokyo. (L-R) Actors Christian Bale of Britain, Liam Neeson of Ireland, Ken Watanabe of Japan, actress Katie Holmes of the U.S., and producer Charles Roven of the U.S. pose during a news conference to promote the new film 'Batman Begins' in Tokyo May 30, 2005.REUTERSActor Val Kilmer who starred as Batman in "Batman Forever", arriving at the film's world premiere.REUTERS
