Batman has Superman pinned down, kryptonite spear in hand, and Kal-El gasps out, “Save Martha!” In an instant, Batman sees the humanity in his enemy, and the rage melts away.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is available to stream on HBO Max, and James Gunn’s Superman will be released in theaters on July 11th.

Batman v Superman fans think James Gunn’s Superman trailer has the same plot The new Superman trailer has drawn attention for its similarities to Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

It’s a messy, action-heavy blockbuster that brings together many of the biggest names in DC Comics: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg), and Lois Lane (Amy ...

In the early 2000’s, Superman/Batman adapted the World’s Finest concept for modern comic book readers, and told some of the best stories with the two that the world has ever seen.

Related: Confirmed: Michael Keaton’s Batman Will Finally Return in Direct Sequel to 1989 Film Either way, Batman and Superman sharing the same continuity has long become commonplace.

The first official version of Superman (Action Comics #1 in 1938) doesn’t resemble the beacon of morality we think of today, either. Back then, Superman’s aims were more like Batman’s.