Spoilers included When it comes to superhero films, none can hold up against the Dark Knight, the non-superpowered hero who has dominated live-action since the 1960s. Matt Reeves The Batman has a lot to live up to, but it has also been one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Its unique take on who Bruce Wayne is,.
10 Batman rip-offs who are actually great characters, ranked
Tue May 11, 2021 at 4:16pm ET
Moon Knight and Owlman as Batman ripoffs. Pic credit: Marvel/DC Comics
Few characters in pop culture are so instantly recognizable as Batman. Like Superman, even those who have never read a comic book know who the Dark Knight is.
Therefore, it’s easy for comic book writers to do their own versions of him.
Many are obvious parodies that play off how brutal and obsessive Batman can be. Some darker takes play on how he isn’t much different from the criminals he goes after.
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