Its also an attempt to merge the two longest-running franchises in superhero-movie history.
The firstSupermanarrived in theaters almost four decades ago, in 1978; Tim BurtonsBatmancame eleven years later.
(Thats not counting sundry movie serials featuring the characters decades earlier.)
Credit: David James; Everett Collection
Then we look back at our respective favorite films featuring Batman and Superman.
Spoiler alert: Yes,Dark Knightis discussed.
Double spoiler alert: One of us thinksBatman Returns>The Dark Knight.
Whats your favorite Batman movie?
Any defenders ofSuperman ReturnsorMan of Steelout there?
Email me at darren_franich@ew.com, and well discuss your pick in a future edition ofEntertainment Geekly.
