Who is The Dark Knight

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The Dark Knight is another name for the character of Batman. Starting with his birth on the pages of DC Comics in 1939, the fictional character of Batman has remained one of the most popular superheros ever created.  He's still alive on the colored page, but has also been portrayed on tv (live and animated) and in two different series of movies.

In the current movie series, Batman is portrayed by Christian Bale. The latest movie, titled THE DARK KNIGHT, opened in North America and parts of Europe on Friday July 18th and quickly broke box office records for midnight showings, single-day and opening weekend earnings. It's since gone on to break records for the pace at which is has earned $100, $200, $300 and $400 million dollars. It is now the 2nd highest grossing film in North American of all time (sandwiched between STAR WARS and TITANIC).

On Sunday August 31st, THE DARK KNIGHT hit the $500 million mark, becoming only the second movie ever to reach that total domestically. And it reached that earning level in only six weeks, whereas Titantic took three months.

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With his performance inspired by Sid Vicious and the character of Alex from A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, Heath Ledger's Joker is a villain the likes of which Batman has never seen before!

Release Date: 12/09/2008

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With director Christopher Nolan (Memento, Batman Begins) at the helm, this is the second outing for actor Christian Bale as Batman. This time he faces off against a radically-dark Joker, played by Heath Ledger. We will also get to see how District Attorney Harvey Dent becomes Two-Face, as portrayed by Aaron Eckhart.

On February 22, 2009, Heath Ledger was awarded the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as the Joker, only the second time in Academy Award history that an award was given to an actor posthumously. His father, mother and sister accepted and the statue will ultimately go to his daughter Matilda when she turns 18.

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Since the restart of the Batman movie series, we've seen the Caped Crusader face off against Ra's al Ghul, the Scarecrow, the Joker and Two-Face. One of the biggest fan debates right now is who will Batman be up against in the next film.

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Dark Knight Trailers and Featurettes 

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Step Into The World of Gotham City 

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If you explore the websites listed here, you'll get glimpses into the world of the Dark Knight movie and Gotham City. Bits and pieces of the situation and storyline are hinted at or set-up, and sometimes you come across a really cool fan special or promo. Happy Hunting...
The Gotham Times
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Gotham City Clerk
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Gotham Election Board
The Gotham Election Board will be implementing online voter registration later this year. Watch this site for details.
I Believe In Harvey Dent
Hear Dent's personal challenge. Show enough support for Dent's crusade for change and he'll run for District Attorney. Gotham's fate rests on us. It's in our hands to take Gotham back.
Gotham National Bank
Welcome to Gotham National Bank, serving the citizens of Gotham City. When Gotham National Bank first opened its doors, banking was a matter of trust. Customers and bank were neighbors. Our world is bigger today, but Gotham National Bank still has the same values.
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Remembering Gina
This page is created in honor of Gina Tortericci, so that her friends and family may remember her in life. Gina Tortericci was a great daughter, a great friend and a great student.
We Are The Answer
We Are The Answer has been overwhelmed by the reaction of Gotham citizens since we asked for your help. Thousands of concerned men and women who are outraged at how Gotham City has been betrayed by the very people who are supposed to defend us have flooded this website with tips.
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Gotham Police Department
The GPD is considered to be the one of the first "modern" style police departments in the United States. The GPD boasts a broad array of specialized services, offering expertise in tactical operations, bomb disposal, anti-gang measures, and forensic services.
Gotham City Rail
Please note the following service advisories due to the Orange Line reconstruction project:

Green Line service is closed between Prosper Street and Murtagh until further notice. Service between Murtagh, Haysville and Haysville South will continue on a holiday timetable during the week, and be closed on weekends for the duration of the reconstruction.

Orange Line service is closed between Wayne Central and St. Andrews. The Narrows is closed until further notice. Service between St. Andrews, Dullich and The Docks will continue on a holiday timetable during the week, and be closed on weekends for the duration of the reconstruction.
Gotham Unified School District
SPECIAL NOTICE: Due to recent events in The Narrows, school bus service has been rerouted in District 22. Bus pick-up is available at pick-up points on Harbor Street at the bridge and at Eleventh Ave. and 30th. Van service is available for special needs.
Gotham Cab Company
Gotham Cab was established on Valentine's Day, 1995 on Karl and Mary Breitup's 10th wedding anniversary. We started with three cabs. Since then we've grown, adding more cabs and more drivers. It's a family company.
Acme Security Systems
ACME installs monitored home security systems, including burglar alarms and smoke detectors that are easy to use AND affordable! ACME provides 24-hour home security monitoring services. ACME is your eyes and ears, all day, every day, whether you're away from home or sleeping.
Gotham Victims Advocate Foundation
In every trial there's someone to speak for the accused. It is the law that if an accused person cannot afford a lawyer, then one will be provided for them, free of charge. That's as it should be.
Gotham Police Internal Affairs Department
The Internal Affairs Division of the Gotham Police Department is a spotlight, charged with illuminating the actions of officers in the investigation of accusations of wrongdoing. In this capacity it protects the public, and also the police.
Clown Travel Agency
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How Batman Really Began... 

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Batman, originally referred to as "the Bat-Man" and still referred to at times as "the Batman", is a fictional character, a comic book superhero co-created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger (although only Kane receives official credit), appearing in publications by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939.

He is additionally known as "the Caped Crusader", "the Dark Knight", "'the Worlds Greatest Detective", or simply "the Bat'"; in the original version of the story and the vast majority of subsequent retellings, Batmans secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a billionaire playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist. Having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, he swore revenge on crime, an oath tempered with the greater ideal of justice. Bruce trains himself both physically and intellectually and dons a bat-themed costume in order to fight crim...

BATMAN @ THE MOVIES 

Batman has had his ups and downs when he's been adapted off the comic book page. Here are some of the best animated and live-action versions.

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Batman Links 

DC COMICS: BATMAN
Official DC Comics Batman site
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The #1 BATMAN movie site on the net. Since 1998, BOF had been bringing you the latest news and rumor about the BATMAN movie franchise. We are THE site for BATMAN BEGINS news. Includes news and info, review, a message forum and more.
Batman (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the 1960s television series.
"Batman" (1966)
Batman on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more... The ludicrously straightlaced Caped Crusader battles evil in this parody of the comics.
Batman: Yesterday, Today, And Beyond ~ The Batman Homepage ~ The Largest Batman Site on the Net!
The story of Batman: YTB begins back in 1996 at the dawn of the World Wide Web's mainstream popularity. Chris, A.K.A. "Beyond," had recently acquired AOL and found that he could make member pages. Batman being his favorite character, the Indiana native decided to make a fan page dedicated to the famous Dark Knight.
Batman Begins
Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham.
Batman The Animated Series
In 1992, the birth of Warner Bros. "Batman: The Animated Series" changed the Batman Universe forever.
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight, Batman, Lieutenant Jim Gordon, Harvey Dent, The Joker

A Video History of Batman 

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The Bat Gallery 

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