While we’re in an age of superhero reboots, it can sometimes be tricky to remember the pioneers who first helped bring these popular characters to life.
With Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice fresh in our minds and Suicide Squad on its way, there’s a whole litter of heroes and villains on our screens.
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From campy beginnings to graphic re- imagining’s, many have gone from strength to strength over the years while some have languished in the wilderness before getting a new lease of life.
Superman: 1948 vS 2016
Kirk Alyn was a good first outing as Superman.
But Brit Henry Cavill is the latest to pull on the tight-fitting suit, making his superhero debut in 2013’s Man of Steel and reappearing the role for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice opposite Ben Affleck‘s Dark Knight.
Batman: 1943 vS 2016
Lewis G Wilson was the first and youngest actor to ever play the Caped Crusader – and also the least successful.
Ben Affleck took on the role for the first time in Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Joker: 1943 vS 2016
Batman’s arch nemesis, the Joker, was first brought to life on screen by Cesar Romero in the iconic campy 1960s TV show.
Wonder Woman: 1975 vS 2016
Wonder Woman first made an appearance in 1975 in a TV show starring former Miss World USA Lynda Carter.
Fans had to wait until Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to see Israeli model and actress Gal Gadot don the costume.
Hulk: 1978 vS 2015
Supergirl: 1984 vS 2016
Nick Fury: 1998 vS 2015
It may be the shortest timespan on the list – but it’s probably the most drastic change.
Movie goers are now familiar with Samuel L Jackson‘s take on gruff one-eyed spymaster Nick Fury in Marvel’s Avengers movies, but it might surprise some of you to know that we should have David Hasselhoff to thank for the original live action version of the character.
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