THE DARK KNIGHT.

The Caped Crusader. Bruce Wayne. Batman has many names, but his most important sobriquet is The World’s Greatest Detective. From his intelligence to his preparedness, Batman consistently proves no crime in Gotham goes unsolved. The following list dives into several stories from comics, television and movies to provide ten reasons why Batman deserves the moniker of The World’s Greatest Detective.

NO CAPE. NO COWL, NO PROBLEM.

An episode from the animated series, “Perchance to Dream” strips Batman of his cape, cowl and equipment. In their place is an opportunity, a life free from crime fighting. One where Bruce Wayne is engaged to Selina Kyle and his parents are alive. Through keen awareness while reading a newspaper, Bruce discovers he’s trapped in a dream. He uses his intelligence to escape the dream and take down the man responsible.