DC fans get to see David Corenswet and Robert Pattinson meet in their iconic roles of Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne in a vivid fan art comic book cover of Detective Comics. The artwork reimagines a candid encounter between Superman and Batman, mixing classic comic book aesthetics with contemporary actors known for their superhero portrayals.

In the fan art shared by illustrator Dani Alves (via X), the scene depicts Clark Kent, clad in his signature blue suit and red tie, extending a handshake to Bruce Wayne, who is elegantly dressed in a brown suit with a matching tie. David Corenswet's Kent initiates the conversation, stating,

I don't think I've ever had the pleasure, Mr. Wayne.

Robert Pattinson's Wayne responds with a friendly yet cryptic remark, "The honor's mine, Mr. Kent. I've read everything you've written about Superman. But please-- call me Bruce." The exchange hints at a deeper connection and mutual respect between the two legendary characters.

The Batman Part II Filming to Begin Next Year Says Andy Serkis

Robert Pattinson starred as The Dark Knight in 2022's The Batman, where he faced the maniacal The Riddler, portrayed by Paul Dano. The film was met with critical acclaim and earned $772 million at the box office, prompting Warner Bros. to approve the sequel, The Batman Part II. Pattinson will be reprising his role as Bruce Wayne, with Andy Serkis as his trusted butler, Alfred Pennyworth.

During the ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024, Serkis provided exciting updates on the film's timeline (via Popverse). The actor mentioned that filming is likely to start early next year, implying a potential release about a year and a half after filming begins. Serkis said:

Basically, I know nothing about the movie other than that I’ve just found out that we’re probably likely to be starting filming early next year. Therefore, if you do the math, it’ll be a year and a half after that.

Serkis also praised director Matt Reeves for his exceptional work on the first film and expressed excitement about working with Pattinson again.

"Matt Reeves being Matt Reeves, the extraordinary filmmaker that he is, I can only assume that it’s going to be another brilliant script, because I thought what he did with that first film was pretty amazing. I loved working with Rob Pattinson, and I really look forward to playing Alfred once more."

New Superman Suit Draws Mixed Reactions from Dedicated Fans

Meawhile, when the first images of David Corenswet in the Superman suit surfaced, the reactions were swift and polarized. Some fans have not held back their disappointment with the new suit design. The negative comments particularly came from those who revered Zack Snyder's vision of Superman and Cavill's portrayal.

One X user (@theeSNYDERVERSE) expressed genuine shock at the new design, expecting director James Gunn to embrace a nostalgic, classic Superman aesthetic. He said:

"I’m genuinely shocked by this, I excepted Gunn to go full nostalgia, classic superman with the costume after snyder’s extremely cinematic aesthetic but instead he went with this weird, cheap looking cosplay, MCU-over designed, Frankenstein’s monster instead"

Similarly, another X user (@JesabelRaay) voiced their support for David Corenswet's casting but lamented the new suit's appearance, echoing the sentiment that it is a significant downgrade from Cavill’s iteration.

I love & support David Corenswet’s casting as the Superman but I am super disappointed in the suit. This is such a massive downgrade from Henry Cavill’s Superman. What a missed opportunity. Hoping they fix this in post.

While some embrace change and look forward to seeing how Corenswet will bring his own flavor to the role, others remain staunchly opposed, clinging to their preferred version of the Man of Steel.