Batman and Superman are two of the world’s most recognizable superheroes, legendary icons whose stories across comics, television, and the silver screen have inspired and captivated millions since their introductions in the late 1930s. And while these two heroes are known pretty much universally, we’d venture a guess that people know a bit less about the men behind them: Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne.
Before the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel meet together for the first time on the silver screen this Friday in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we’re going back in time and taking a look at the off-duty stylings of Christopher Reeve’s Clark Kent and Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne. In the spirit of the movie itself, we’ve pitted the two against one another across five menswear categories: three-piece suits, knitwear, formalwear, jackets, and outerwear. And if you don’t trust us, we tapped menswear designer David Hart and wardrobe stylist Brooke Llewellyn to offer up their opinions.
Who will come away with the win: the billionaire playboy and philanthropist? Or the mild-mannered reporter?