About a month ago we posted that there were rumours of a potential Batman vs. Superman movie. This would be my proverbial comic book movie wet dream. Ever since I first read Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns I have wanted to see this showdown on the big screen.
My favorite line in any comic book at any time to this day remains the words uttered by Batman near the end of his fight with Superman when he says:
“You’re beginning to get the idea, Clark. This is the end, for both of us. We could have changed the world, now, look at us; I’ve become a political liability, and you, you’re a joke.” And as Batman really starts slugging him, he says, “I want you to remember, Clark… in all the years to come… in your most private moments… I want you to remember my hand at your throat… I want you to remember the one man who beat you”.
Man, I still get shivers up my spine when I read those words!
Anyway, it looks like there was some actual muscle behind these Batman vs. Superman rumours. According to the good folks over at MovieHole:
“Batman vs.Superman” was the movie Warner Bros. were considering doing initially – before deciding on solo missions for both characters. Ultimately, Peterson decided to go off and make “Troy” instead, and “Batman vs.Superman” was shelved. In “Batman vs.Superman”, the Caped Crusader’s girlfriend dies and Superman snags the blame. This leads to a conflict between the two crimefighters, not helped by the appearance of both heroes’ long-time enemies.
Now how cool would that be!!! I think it’s a good idea to do the solo films first and see how the public reacts to them.
But make no mistake. There is money to be made on a Batman vs. Superman movie… and if there is money to be made, you can bet your ass the movie WILL get made… sooner or later.
