16: Batman v Superman

From their small, separate start on the silver screen in the 1940s to joining forces for one of the most anticipated epics hitting theaters in 2016, Batman and Superman have woven in and out of cinematic history for over 70 years. Leaving in their wake a plethora of film posters, the Poster Boys look back through the key art that defined each cinematic interpretation of two massive cultural icons and use their highs and lows to examine the constantly changing trends within the industry.

SHOW NOTES & LINKS

The Dissolve: How the 1989 Batman logo helped set the course for superhero movies, by Noel Murray

Music selections: “Bass on Titles” opening theme; Batman TV serial opening theme by Lee Zahler, Batman TV theme by Neal Hefti, Superman original soundtrack by John Williams, Batman original soundtrack by Danny Elfman, The Dark Knight Rises original soundtrack by Hans Zimmer, Man of Steel original soundtrack by Hans Zimmer.

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Special thanks to producer Adrian Cobb and to our presenting partner, AIGA’s Eye on Design blog.