Compare And Contrast Batman And Superman

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For many years, everyone that’s into superheroes movies has finally got their wish to see Detective Comics Batman and Action Comics Superman in the same movie. It will be release this March with both characters. The movie Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice will feature both characters at the same time, but each character does have their own unique story of how it all originated. The origin with Batman is also known as Bruce Wayne is a billionaire owner of Wayne Enterprise which takes place in Gotham City. Bruce witnesses his parents’ murder as a child and was raised by Alfred Pennyworth which is also his butler. Bruce Wayne later in his adult life became Batman to fight criminals and stop all the crime in Gotham City. Superman story begins in a different planet called Krypton, and his real name …show more content…
Batman costume incorporates the logo of a bat to in order to frighten the criminals. His symbol is to strike fear into criminal’s hearts, then serve justice. His costumes change repeatedly through various stories. Therefore, Superman appeared in Action Comics on June 1, 1938. His symbol is to serve the truth, justice, and the American way. Superman costume is a blue shirt and tights with a yellow and red “S” on his chest.
While fighting crimes Batman never fights alone in the city of Gotham. Many times he has the help from Robin his sidekick, and Police Commissioner James Gordon. Robin will assist him on the field with physical work; as to James Gordon, helps Batman with detective work. Superman in the other hand does not work with anyone in his city. Since Superman deals with more superpower villains he likes to work alone so no one can get hurt.
Overall, Batman and Superman fight for the same cause, which is justice, and they have their own way of doing things. Many fans of both characters argue who is the better superhero but, in my opinion, they have a different method of taking care of their city and

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