Bruce Wayne's alter ego, Batman, is also known as the Dark Knight and the Caped Crusader. He is one of the most popular superheroes of all time and is known around the world for fighting villains. Now, you can even have him assist you with your finances when you use his image on your own personal bank checks.

Batman was first introduced to the public in May 1930 through Detective Comics. He was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane and is now going on 70 years old. Batman, unlike other superheroes, is different in that he is human and does not possess superhero powers. He lives during the day as billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. By night, he is the Caped Crusader, fighting the bad guys by using his intellect, the latest technology, and his detective skills. He became a superhero in his hometown of Gotham City after witnessing his parents' murder as a child.

It is the fact that batman is human that has helped him retain his popularity over the years. Audiences indentify with his human aspects, as well as admire his top-notch gadgets like the Batmobile.

Over the years, Batman has had several popular sub characters and villains who have become almost as popular as him. Villains like the Penguin, the Joker, and Mr. Freeze have all made appearances while Batman's sidekick Robin and butler Alfred are also recognizable.

Batman himself has appeared in an assortment of media including films, television shows, cartoons, comic strips, radio dramas, and cartoons. His popularity has seldom waned and in 2008 the movie "The Dark Knight" had the highest grossing opening weekend of any other movie in film history.

Today, thanks to his continued popularity, several generations of fans have been able to get to know the Caped Crusader. There are few characters that remain as popular as Batman and he is known around the world for fighting evil and gaining justice. Now, he can fight evil as well as assist you with your finances.

There are a variety of Batman themed checks available. One popular series has 4 rotating images, each one with a beautifully illustrated image of the Dark Knight. In two of the images, you can see him flying through the air, his wings at full span. In another image, he is riding his motorcycle seemingly straight at you while in the third he is successfully fighting the Joker.

The Batman checks can also be purchased with a coordinating black leather checkbook cover and matching address labels. The checkbook cover comes with the classic Batman shield emblazoned on it and is less than $20.

If you're interested in ordering Batman-inspired checks, take a look online instead of heading to your local bank branch. You can save as much as 50% off the cost of your checks by purchasing them on the internet. All you need is your routing number and checking number. It typically takes about 5 days to get them but then they are delivered straight to your mailbox.