Christopher Nolan — British Director born on June 30, 1970,

Christopher Jonathan James Nolan is an English-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. His nine films have grossed over US$ 4.2 billion worldwide and garnered a total of 26 Oscar nominations and seven awards... (wikipedia)

Superheroes fill a gap in the pop culture psyche, similar to the role of Greek mythology. There isn't really anything else that does the job in modern terms. For me, Batman is the one that can most clearly be taken seriously.
I never considered myself a lucky person. I'm the most extraordinary pessimist. I truly am.
Batman and Superman are very different characters but they're both iconic and elemental. Finding the right story for them both is the key.
The best actors instinctively feel out what the other actors need, and they just accommodate it.
For me, Batman is the one that can most clearly be taken seriously. He's not from another planet, or filled with radioactive gunk. I mean, Superman is essentially a god, but Batman is more like Hercules: he's a human being, very flawed, and bridges the divide.