47 Years Ago Today, Warner Bros. Changed the Trajectory of DC Comics With One of the Most Iconic Movies Ever

Before modern superhero films, a solid base needed to be built. While Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989 helped establish that base, Richard Donner’s Superman from 1978 was even more important. Prior to those films, DC Comics had only been adapted into the Superman and the Mole Men television pilot and a comedic movie based on the Batman TV show.







