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

