Following Michael Keaton in 1989 (and 1992), Val Kilmer in 1995 and George Clooney in 1997, Christian Bale has been driving the Batmobile since 2005's "Batman Begins." "The Dark Knight" captivated moviegoers in 2008, and "The Dark Knight Rises" -- out Friday -- will likely do the same. Who is your favorite superhero?
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Following Michael Keaton in 1989 (and 1992), Val Kilmer in 1995 and George Clooney in 1997, Christian Bale has been driving the Batmobile since 2005's "Batman Begins." "The Dark Knight" captivated moviegoers in 2008, and "The Dark Knight Rises" -- out Friday -- will likely do the same. Who is your favorite superhero?
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The late Christopher Reeve worked the Krypton native's red cape in 1978's "Superman" (and its three sequels). Brandon Routh took over in 2006's "Superman Returns," and Henry Cavill will do the honors in 2013's "Man of Steel."
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The late Christopher Reeve worked the Krypton native's red cape in 1978's "Superman" (and its three sequels). Brandon Routh took over in 2006's "Superman Returns," and Henry Cavill will do the honors in 2013's "Man of Steel."
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Robert Downey Jr. brought Iron Man to life in 2008, and then again in 2010. In "The Avengers," which hits theaters in May, the superhero shares the big screen with a few of his crime-fighting counterparts.
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Robert Downey Jr. brought Iron Man to life in 2008, and then again in 2010. In "The Avengers," which hits theaters in May, the superhero shares the big screen with a few of his crime-fighting counterparts.
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Halle Berry's Storm and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine became fan favorites when "X-Men" hit theaters 12 years ago. The pair also appeared together in "X2" (2003) and "X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006). Wolverine also starred in 2009's "X-Men Origins," and even made a hilarious appearance in 2011's "X-Men: First Class."
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Halle Berry's Storm and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine became fan favorites when "X-Men" hit theaters 12 years ago. The pair also appeared together in "X2" (2003) and "X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006). Wolverine also starred in 2009's "X-Men Origins," and even made a hilarious appearance in 2011's "X-Men: First Class."
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Following in Tobey Maguire's footsteps -- err, spider webs -- Andrew Garfield stars in "The Amazing Spider-Man," which hit theaters on July 3.
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Following in Tobey Maguire's footsteps -- err, spider webs -- Andrew Garfield stars in "The Amazing Spider-Man," which hit theaters on July 3.
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Chris Evans first donned red, white and blue for 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger." He continues his fight against evil in "The Avengers."
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Chris Evans first donned red, white and blue for 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger." He continues his fight against evil in "The Avengers."
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Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman fought crime on the small screen in "The New Adventure's of Wonder Woman," which premiered in 1975. Several "Wonder Woman" reboots have since tried and failed.
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Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman fought crime on the small screen in "The New Adventure's of Wonder Woman," which premiered in 1975. Several "Wonder Woman" reboots have since tried and failed.
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Ryan Reynolds became the Green Lantern in 2011 and has, presumably, been fighting evil ever since.
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Ryan Reynolds became the Green Lantern in 2011 and has, presumably, been fighting evil ever since.
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Mark Ruffalo's Hulk donned the superhero's iconic purple pants in "The Avengers." Eric Bana and Edward Norton played Bruce Banner in "Hulk" (2003) and "The Incredible Hulk" (2008), respectively. Bill Bixby played David (yes, not Bruce) Banner and Lou Ferrigno his monstrous alter ego in the TV series that aired from 1977 to 1982.
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Mark Ruffalo's Hulk donned the superhero's iconic purple pants in "The Avengers." Eric Bana and Edward Norton played Bruce Banner in "Hulk" (2003) and "The Incredible Hulk" (2008), respectively. Bill Bixby played David (yes, not Bruce) Banner and Lou Ferrigno his monstrous alter ego in the TV series that aired from 1977 to 1982.
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Ron Perlman went red for Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy" in 2004 and "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" in 2008.
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Ron Perlman went red for Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy" in 2004 and "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" in 2008.
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Mikey Kelley, James Arnold Taylor, Nolan North and Mitchell Whitfield voiced the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 2007's "TMNT." Everyone's favorite pizza-eatng reptles will be back in Michael Bay's upcoming live-action reboot.
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Mikey Kelley, James Arnold Taylor, Nolan North and Mitchell Whitfield voiced the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 2007's "TMNT." Everyone's favorite pizza-eatng reptles will be back in Michael Bay's upcoming live-action reboot.
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Last year's "Captain America" wasn't Chris Evans' first time battling evil in a form-fitting blue suit. Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba and Michael Chiklis took on Victor von Doom (Julian McMahon) in 2005's "Fantastic Four." They teamed up again in the 2007 sequel to defeat the Silver Surfer.
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Last year's "Captain America" wasn't Chris Evans' first time battling evil in a form-fitting blue suit. Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba and Michael Chiklis took on Victor von Doom (Julian McMahon) in 2005's "Fantastic Four." They teamed up again in the 2007 sequel to defeat the Silver Surfer.
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