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In may 1939 writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane brought "Batman" to life in the "Detective Comics" issue # 27. In November of that same year in "Detective Comics" issue # 33 readers discovered the origins of the caped crusader. Over the past 66 years Batman has appeared in: DC comic books; on television in cartoons; the 1966 television series starring Adam West, Burt Ward & Alan Napier which aired till 1968 and of course the film versions the most notable of which were Tim Burton's "Batman" & "Batman Returns" starring Michael Keaton. Now a new look at an old familiar story is sure to make its mark in cinema history with the release of "Batman Begins" starring Christian Bale. Critics are already singing the praises of this 21st century caped crusader and its star. With a huge support cast including Academy Award winners Michael Caine & Morgan Freeman, directed by Christopher Nolan ans co-written by Christopher Nolan and David S Goyer, "Batman is alive! Batman Lives! A sure fire winner." **** Star rating.