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It's the age old question, who is better: Batman or Superman? Ahead of the premiere of 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' we're taking a closer look at the film's stars, Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, to see how the two DC comic superheroes measure up.

Batman v Superman: How Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill measure up


MARCH 16, 2016 12:52 PM EDT

Who comes out on top, Batman or Superman? We're taking a closer look at the stars of 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' — Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill — to see how they compare.

It's the age old question, who is better: Batman or Superman? Ahead of the premiere of 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' we're taking a closer look at the film's stars, Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, to see how the two DC comic superheroes measure up.
It's the age old question, who is better: Batman or Superman? Ahead of the premiere of 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' we're taking a closer look at the film's stars, Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, to see how the two DC comic superheroes measure up.
Long before they donned their capes, Henry (left) and Ben (right) were budding young actors with the cutest baby faces. Superman had a sleek, clean cut image, while Batman gave off a more rugged, smoldering vibe. Who knew these young heartthrobs would grow up to be hunky superheroes?!
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Long before they donned their capes, Henry (left) and Ben (right) were budding young actors with the cutest baby faces. Superman had a sleek, clean cut image, while Batman gave off a more rugged, smoldering vibe. Who knew these young heartthrobs would grow up to be hunky superheroes?!
Photos: Getty Images/WireImage
It's hard to resist a man and his dog, but then again you can't deny a guy who goes grocery shopping for strawberries.
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Photos: GC Images
It's hard to resist a man and his dog, but then again you can't deny a guy who goes grocery shopping for strawberries.
Photos: GC Images
No doubt the dad-of-three and 'Man of Steel' star made Christian Grey proud with their dapper <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> looks.
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Photos: WireImage/Getty Images
No doubt the dad-of-three and 'Man of Steel' star made Christian Grey proud with their dapper Fifty Shades of Grey looks.
Photos: WireImage/Getty Images
Who doesn't love a man that gets into the team spirit? Ben showed off his Red Sox pride at a baseball game wearing a beanie and jacket, while Henry threw on a jersey during the 2015 Rugby World Cup for an England v Australia match.
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Photos: WireImage
Who doesn't love a man that gets into the team spirit? Ben showed off his Red Sox pride at a baseball game wearing a beanie and jacket, while Henry threw on a jersey during the 2015 Rugby World Cup for an England v Australia match.
Photos: WireImage
Just because they fight crime doesn't mean superheroes can't accessorize. Ben and Henry both completed their red carpet looks with a colorful pocket square.
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Photos: FilmMagic/Getty Images
Just because they fight crime doesn't mean superheroes can't accessorize. Ben and Henry both completed their red carpet looks with a colorful pocket square.
Photos: FilmMagic/Getty Images
While the dapper men look good clean shaven, they can both just as easily pull off a rugged look, sporting full facial hair.
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Photos: Getty Images/FilmMagic
While the dapper men look good clean shaven, they can both just as easily pull off a rugged look, sporting full facial hair.
Photos: Getty Images/FilmMagic
These guys don't need trophies to be named winners, though they certainly looked good holding onto their gold.
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Photos: Getty Images
These guys don't need trophies to be named winners, though they certainly looked good holding onto their gold.
Photos: Getty Images
These heroes can rock their super suits, but Henry and Ben are equally swoon worthy in tuxes complete with a bow tie.
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Photos: WireImage
These heroes can rock their super suits, but Henry and Ben are equally swoon worthy in tuxes complete with a bow tie.
Photos: WireImage
Who do you think comes out on top, Batman or Superman? Find out when 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' opens in theaters March 25.
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Photo: Instagram.com/@batmanvsuperman
Who do you think comes out on top, Batman or Superman? Find out when 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' opens in theaters March 25.
Photo: Instagram.com/@batmanvsuperman