In terms of representation, The Dark Knight, Christoper Nolan presents us with a more unconventional hero. This version of Batman is much more dark and unforgiving by pairing him with and equally dark and unforgiving villain which he has to live up to. This introduction of the biggest villain meant Batman had to be a darker hero for a darker time of which represented the time real people in America were facing like events such as 9/11.  Although he still does follow a lot of the conventions of a superhero character, he also breaks this because of the grittier themes and conflicts that come up from realism inside the story.

The slideshow also explores the character of the Batman: