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The origin of Batman is shown in a flashback, which Bruce has during the movie. The familiar story of how his parents were shot down in front of him on the way home from a movie is hauntingly portrayed. The origin of the Joker is part of the storyline, as Batman accidentally drops Jack Napier into a vat of chemicals while trying to apprehend him. The name Jack Napier was given to the Joker, but his true name is not known in the comics. It is also revealed that it was a young Jack Napier/Joker who killed Bruce's parents.

A secondary plot exists between Bruce and Vicki Vale. Vicki finds out that Bruce is Batman and they try to work out a relationship. Jack Nicholson is superb in his role as the Joker. Michael Keaton defined the character of Batman and most people consider him the best out of the three actors that have portrayed the role.