Superhero Representation Slideshow

Batman’s representation in The Dark Knight subverts the generic superhero archetype. The main thing to consider is Batman’s questionable morality. Batman is fine with doing bad things for the greater good. This is most clear at the end of the film when he takes responsibility for Dent’s murders to assure that the city continues to have faith in justice. Other superheros generally have a simple good vs. bad morality, and their representation in their films are generally, as a result, quite simple in their morality.