In 1949, actor Robert Lowery took on the role of Batman in the "Batman and Robin" serial. He died in 1971.

The "Batman" TV series, starring Adam West, debuted in January 1966 on ABC. It ran through 1968.

West would later reprise his role several times, including in the short-lived animated series, "The New Adventures of Batman."

Michael Keaton was cast in Tim Burton's 1989 big-screen version of "Batman." A slam dunk at the box office, the movie ended up becoming the top-grossing film of the year.

Micheal Keaton returned to the role of "Batman" in 1992 for "Batman Returns," also directed by Tim Burton. The movie went on to gross $162 million at the box office.

Val Kilmer starred in 1995's "Batman Forever," a film that opened to mixed reviews but did well at the box office. Joel Schumacher directed it.

George Clooney's turn at Batman came in 1997 with the big-screen version of "Batman and Robin," directed by Joel Schumacher.

In 2005, Christian Bale began his turn as the Caped Crusader in "Batman Begins," the first film in a trilogy from filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

Christian Bale returned as Batman in 2008's "The Dark Knight," directed by Christopher Nolan. It's the fourth top-grossing film of all time in the U.S.

Christian Bale played Bruce Wayne/Batman for a third time in 2012 for Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises."

Kevin Conroy voiced "Batman: The Animated Series," which ran from 1992-1993.

Ben Affleck will star as a new incarnation of the Dark Knight in a film bringing Batman and Superman together. Henry Cavill will reprise his role as Superman from "Man of Steel." The film, directed by Zack Snyder, will also feature "Man of Steel" stars Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White and Diane Lane as Martha Kent.