Batman

Villain first appeared in video for song from movie soundtrack.

The composer threatened to quit the film if he had to collaborate with Prince.

Our writers answer questions about how well Prince's 'Batman' album complimented the film, and how well it holds up on its own all after all these years.

'Purple Rain' director Albert Magnoli became Prince's manager to sort through his complicated finances, and figured the 'Batman' project was a good way to right the ship.

What started as a couple of songs turned into a full-fledged album, selling millions of copies and reestablishing Prince among the world's biggest stars.

Prince couldn't wait to write songs for Tim Burton's 'Batman,' but the director would have preferred not to use them.

The Caped Crusader's got nothing on the man who woos Kim Basinger in "Scandalous."

Prince wrote '200 Balloons' for a big scene in 'Batman' - only to have Tim Burton reject it.

After scoring two Top 10 hits with dance songs, Prince and Sheena Easton returned with a ballad from 1989's 'Batman' soundtrack.

“Dance With The Devil” is one of the darkest songs in the Prince canon.