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Batman and Superman at the movies

Which Man of Steel and Caped Crusader makes you fly? Which has the most killer costume? The pudgiest gut? The best one-liners? Here’s a look back at the history of Batmen and Supermen, and their skin-tight outfits, according to Hollywood.

Batman

Adam West:

“Batman’’ (1966)

Memorable quote: “Some days, you just can’t get rid of a bomb.’’

Michael Keaton:

“Batman’’ (1989) and “Batman Returns’’ (1992)

Memorable quote: “I’m Batman!’’

Val Kilmer:

“Batman Forever’’ (1995)

Memorable quote: “I haven’t had that much luck with women.’’

George Clooney:

“Batman & Robin’’ (1997)

Quote (in response to Robin expressing a desire for his own Batmobile): “This is why Superman works alone.’’

Christian Bale:

“Batman Begins’’ (2005), “The Dark Knight’’ (2008), “The Dark Knight Rises’’ (2012)

Memorable quote: “A hero can be anyone. Even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a young boy’s shoulders to let him know that the world hadn’t ended.’’

Superman

George Reeves:

“Superman and the Mole Men’’ (1951)

Memorable quote: “Since you can’t be trusted with guns, I’ll have to take them away.’’

Christopher Reeve:

“Superman’’ (1978), “Superman II’’ (1980), “Superman III’’ (1983), “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace’’ (1987)

Memorable quote: “Uh, you really shouldn’t smoke, you know, Miss Lane.’’

Brandon Routh:

“Superman Returns’’ (2006)

Memorable quote: “Well, I hope this experience hasn’t put any of you off flying. Statistically speaking, it’s still the safest way to travel.’’

Henry Cavill:

“Man of Steel’’ (2013)

Memorable quote [at age 13, to his dad Jonathan Kent]: “Can’t I just keep pretending I’m your son?’’

ETHAN GILSDORF