75 years and still rising: What defines the Dark Knight

With Batman turning 75 this year, we take a look at the key characteristics that make the Dark Knight the hero he is.

The Dark Knight, The World’s Greatest Detective, The Caped Crusader ... no matter what moniker you use, there is no doubt whatsoever that Batman is one of the most recognisable icons not just in comics, but also in the history of pop culture, thanks to 75 years of exposure via a variety of mediums.