'The Dark Knight Rises' Photo Emerges; Speculation Takes Less Than A Day To Begin

The latest glimpse at production on “The Dark Knight Rises” hit the Internet yesterday, and the speculation has already begun.

In the photo from the U.K. shoot at the Croydon Building – which, for the purpose of the shoot, is doubling as the hospital where Batman’s (Christian Bale) loyal butler Alfred (played by Michael Caine) is taken for treatment – a suited man in a black mask is seen climbing out of a window. But who is that masked man?

There are already theories. Some believe it could be Bruce Wayne, attempting to discreetly escape after visiting his friend. Others believe it could be Bane, played by Tom Hardy. There are even some who believe it could be emerging villain Black Mask.

Have a look. Judge for yourself. Reach your own conclusions. But remember, this is the Internet: it’s distinctly possible that everybody is wrong.