When did they call Batman The Dark Knight?

When did they call Batman The Dark Knight?

The nickname was highlighted in Frank Miller’s 1986 comic book series The Dark Knight Returns. The book The Monster Hunter in Modern Popular Culture said Miller chose the name for a reason, “In this case, ‘dark’ is not so much referring to the fact that he works at night or that he wears a black suit.

Why did Batman run away in The Dark Knight?

Batman didn’t want the people of Gotham to lose hope and see Harvey as a madman and murderer so Batman told Gordon that he would take the fall. He was hero that Gotham deserved but Harvey was the one Gotham needed right that moment, which is why he took the fall.

Did Bruce Wayne die in Arkham Knight?

Batman did not die, but Bruce did. You see at the end of Arkham Knight, he fears that he will lose the ones he loves. When Batman defeats joker in the battle for the mind, he loses this fear because Bruce is dead. When Scarecrow injected Bruce with the fear toxin, Joker took over him.

Where did the name Dark Knight come from?

edit: Thanks to JC2k8, who notes that this wikipedia article says the name “Dark Knight” actually dates to the first standalone Batman comic (after his initial origin in Detective Comics), Batman No. 1, from 1940.

Who was the first person to call Batman The Dark Knight?

You know what’s surprising, DC never coined that term.The term ‘The Dark Knight’ that now universally defines batman was coined by, guess who?None other than Christopher Nolan, the legend himself. I guess a picture is worth a thousand words,I ll leave it for you to decide.

Why is Matt Harvey called the Dark Knight of Gotham?

The Dark Knight of Gotham is a nickname that some fans have given Harvey after Sports Illustrated put him on the cover and referred to him by that moniker.

Which is better Batman or the Dark Knight?

While Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne was passable, his Batman was perfect. End of story. Heath Ledger deserved every single accolade he got for his performance in The Dark Knight. Nobody thought that the guy from 10 Things I Hate About You could pull off The Joker. He did that and so much more.