Batman vs. Superman? Who’s your hero? Explore the incredible visual history of American superheroes.

First, a bit of history:

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice is a follow-up to 2013’s Man of Steel and the second installment in the DC Extended Universe. The film is directed by Zack Snyder and stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter and Gal Gadot. The movie is the first live-action film to feature both Batman and Superman, as well as the first theatrical film to feature live-action portrayals of Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash. Talk about a cast. 

Superman / 1978

Superman / 1978

Following the events after Man of Steel, Gotham City-based vigilante Batman travels to Metropolis to preemptively combat Superman, fearing what would happen if the latter is kept unchecked, while another threat endangers humankind.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice premiered at the Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City on March 19, 2016. It is scheduled for release in the United States on March 25, 2016 in 2D, 3D, IMAX 3D, 4DX, premium large formats and 70 mm prints.

And now, more awesome visuals:

Batman, Front Cover of 'Detective Comics', July 1940 (colour litho), American School, (20th century) / Photo © PVDE

Batman, Front Cover of ‘Detective Comics’, July 1940 (colour litho) / Photo © PVDE

Superman, 1961 (graphite on paper), Ramos, Mel (b.1935) / Private Collection / Photo © Christie's Images

Superman, 1961 (graphite on paper), Ramos, Mel (b.1935) / © Christie’s Images

British poster for the film 'Batman' (1966), 1966 (colour litho)

British poster for the film ‘Batman’ (1966), 1966 (colour litho),Tom Chantrell © Christie’s Images

SUPERMAN, 1978 directed by RICHARD DONNER Christopher Reeve (photo) / Photo © DILTZ

SUPERMAN, 1978 directed by RICHARD DONNER Christopher Reeve / Photo © DILTZ

SUPERMAN by RichardDonner with Margot Kidder, Christopher Reeve, 1978 (photo)

SUPERMAN by RichardDonner with Margot Kidder, Christopher Reeve, 1978 (photo)

Superman 2 /1980

Superman 2 /1980

Superman III / 1983

Superman III / 1983

Batman de Tim Burton avec Michael Keaton et Kim Basinger 1989

Batman de Tim Burton avec Michael Keaton et Kim Basinger 1989

Batman / Photo © Collection CSFF / 1989

Batman / Photo © Collection CSFF / 1989

 BATMAN RETURNS, Tim Burton 1992

BATMAN RETURNS, Tim Burton 1992

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