by Erik Davis
Who ever thought such an icky creature would come to represent one of our most beloved superheroes of all time? The Batman (or “That Bad Dude,” as he’s known in certain hipster circles) has been around in some shape or form for roughly 70 years. And in that time, he’s fought crime and protected the citizens of Gotham City in comic book form, on television and in the movies.
Of course, the man behind the cape is Bruce Wayne, a much-wealthier-than-you industrialist who likes his cars fast and his women smart. Or is it the other way around? A number of different men have lent their image and/or voices to the Caped Crusader over the years, but in honor of The Dark Knight, we thought it would be fun to pull out those Batmen who’ve played the hero on the big screen and decide once and for all which version we like best.
(Bat-scale: 1 = Find a New Gig/10 = Gotham City God)