DC Comics Legacy Fuels New Superman, Batman Stories

Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's 1988 graphic novel 'Batman: The Killing Joke' significantly influenced the Batman mythos, redefining the Joker and inspiring both film and animation adaptations. The imaginative Silver Age comics contributed to the foundations of Batman and Superman, introducing bizarre adventures and characters like the international Batmen and Superman's island creation. Currently, DC is bridging its legacy with the future as David Corenswet prepares to portray Superman in James Gunn's upcoming film. Anticipation is also building for a possible on-screen pairing of Corenswet's Superman with Milly Alcock's Supergirl in the 2026 film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. These developments illustrate DC's ongoing strategy to mix nostalgia with reinvention in its storytelling. Collectors continue to prize classic Superman comics, which fetch high prices at auction.