Batman and Superman are two of the most widely recognized super-heroes of the 20th century and they both continue to dominate the role in the 21st century as well. While Batman has no superpowers, Superman is an alien from the planet Krypton who uses his powers to help save the earth
Movies based on these Superheroes
Batman
- Batman (1989)
- Batman Returns (1992)
- Batman Forever (1995)
- Batman & Robin (1997)
- Batman Begins (2005)
- The Dark Knight (2008)
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Superman
- Superman (1978)
- Superman II (1980)
- Superman III (1983)
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
- Superman Returns (2006)
- Man of Steel (2013)
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Characteristics
| Batman | Superman |
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Gender
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Male
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Male
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Publisher
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DC Comics
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DC Comics
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Real Name
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Bruce Wayne
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Kal-El
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Status of Parents
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Murdered by a criminal when Bruce Wayne was a boy.
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Perished in the self-
destruction of planetKrypton
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First Apearance
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Detective Comics #27 (May 1939)
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Action Comics #1 (June 1938)
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Visual Apearance
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Blue and grey with a cowl resembling a bat head. Long cape. Gauntlets with three scalloped fins at wrists. Utility belt contains numerous high-tech tools. There are a variety of versions of the costume for specific applications
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Full body blue jumpsuit with red briefs on top, red boots and long red cape. Red and gold S emblem on his chest
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Primary Difference between characters
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Bruce Wayne chose to become Batman
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Superman was born with the ability to become powerful
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Defense Tactics
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Gadgets and Electronics
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Super-powers: strength, speed, x-ray and heat vision, hearing
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Enemies
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The Joker, The Riddler, Ra's Al Ghul, Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Mr. Zsaz, Clayface, Black Mask, Bane
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Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Bizarro, Toy Man, Metallo, Doomsday, Darkseid, Atomic Skull, General Zod, Lobo, Mister Mxyzptik, Ultraman
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Creator
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Bob Kane, Bill Finger
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Jerry Siegel; Joe Shuster
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Family Financials
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Billionaires, founders of Wayne Enterprises
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Middle class, family farm
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Love Interests
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No steady relationships but Catwoman was his true love
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High school years - Lana Lang; Later on - married Lois Lane
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City of Residence
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Outskirts of Gotham City
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Metropolis
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