Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
I can take or leave its brutal violence and some of the political commentary is bit too preachy, but it is one of the most cohesive and compelling comics I have ever read.
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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Christopher Reeve turns in his final performance as Superman and the franchise stumbles to a halt in the justly-maligned Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.
Superman III
It’s weird, it’s silly, and much of it doesn’t work, while the best elements of it feel out of place in what purports to be a serious take on the character.
Superman II
Not as good as Superman, but not as bad as the other two sequels. The problems mostly lie in the switch of directors and politics behind the scenes.
Superman
Superman helped usher in an era in which sci-fi and fantasy were treated with some respect in Hollywood and by ticket buyers.
Batman Forever
Batman Forever recaptures some of that juvenile appeal that could leave a youngster with a lasting memory.
Batman Returns
A wild misfire is almost always better and more memorable than a handcuffed, cookie-cutter effort.
