Gotham City, the Joker, the Batmobile and DC's darkest hero. Ready to enter the Batcave?
10 questions about Batman across movies, comics and TV shows. Villains, allies, gadgets and the Dark Knight's most iconic moments.
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Created in 1939 by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Batman is one of the most popular superheroes in the world. From the campy 1960s TV series to Christopher Nolan's dark trilogy, Tim Burton's gothic films and Matt Reeves' recent The Batman, the Dark Knight has been reinvented dozens of times.
This quiz covers the entire Batman universe: the major films, the most iconic villains, the character's origins and the details only true Gotham City fans will remember. No superpowers, no magic ring. Just a billionaire in a black cape.
All ten easy level questions, with the answer and the reasoning behind it.
Correct answer: Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson, with Colin Farrell almost unrecognisable as the Penguin.
Correct answer: Christian Bale
Christian Bale, and that voice.
Correct answer: The Riddler
The Riddler, who just cannot resist showing how clever he is.
Correct answer: A coin
A coin, with one side scarred, like its owner.
Correct answer: A freeze gun
A freeze gun, and he has to wear a refrigerated suit himself.
Correct answer: Plants
Plants, and she cares far more about them than about people.
Correct answer: The Batcave
The Batcave, beneath Wayne Manor, complete with a giant penny and a dinosaur.
Correct answer: Bane
Bane, played by Tom Hardy, and his unmistakable voice.
Correct answer: Arkham
Arkham Asylum, whose locks appear to be mostly decorative.
Correct answer: Wayne Enterprises
Wayne Enterprises, which pays for all the gadgets.
Want to warm up before playing or double-check something? Open any question to reveal the correct answer and a short explanation.
Correct answer: Bruce Wayne
Bruce Wayne is the billionaire behind Batman's mask. Orphaned after his parents were murdered in a Gotham alley, he swore to fight crime and protect the city.
Correct answer: Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth is much more than a butler: he is Bruce Wayne's father figure, confidant, medic and sometimes his conscience. He has served the Wayne family for decades.
Correct answer: Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger delivered a legendary performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight. He posthumously won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, having passed away before the film's release.
Correct answer: Gotham City
Gotham City is the dark, corrupt city that Batman protects. Metropolis is Superman's city, Star City is Green Arrow's, and Central City belongs to the Flash.
Correct answer: The Penguin
Oswald Cobblepot is The Penguin, a Gotham crime lord often depicted as a corrupt businessman with a monocle and a trick umbrella. Danny DeVito played him in Batman Returns (1992).
Correct answer: Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan directed Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). This trilogy redefined the superhero genre by making it grounded and dark.
Correct answer: Dick Grayson
Dick Grayson is the original Robin. A former circus acrobat orphaned after his parents' death, he was taken in by Bruce Wayne. He later became Nightwing. Jason Todd, Tim Drake and Damian Wayne followed.
Correct answer: Selina Kyle
Selina Kyle is Catwoman, an expert burglar and Batman's recurring love interest. Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway and Zoë Kravitz have all portrayed her on screen.
Correct answer: Scarecrow
Scarecrow (Dr. Jonathan Crane) is a psychiatrist who uses a hallucinogenic toxin that induces extreme terror. Cillian Murphy played the role across all three of Nolan's Batman films.
Correct answer: Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton played Batman in Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). His casting shocked fans at the time, but his portrayal remains one of the most beloved. He reprised the role in The Flash (2023).
Stuck on one, or just curious how nasty it gets? Every hard mode question is here with its answer and the reasoning behind it.
Correct answer: Frank Miller
Frank Miller, with an aged Batman coming out of retirement.
Correct answer: Victor Fries
Victor Fries, who wants to save his sick wife Nora.
Correct answer: Harleen Quinzel
Harleen Quinzel, who first appeared in Batman: The Animated Series in 1992.
Correct answer: Edward Nygma
Edward Nygma, in other words, E. Nigma.
Correct answer: Hush
Hush, also known as Thomas Elliot, Bruce's childhood friend.
Correct answer: Oracle
Oracle, the information expert of the Batman family.
Correct answer: Mask of the Phantasm
Mask of the Phantasm, spun off from the animated series.
Correct answer: Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy, who died in 2022. Mark Hamill was his Joker.
Correct answer: Joel Schumacher
Joel Schumacher, who later apologised for the second one.
Correct answer: Rachel Dawes
Rachel Dawes, played by Katie Holmes, then by Maggie Gyllenhaal in the sequel.