re: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Trailer (Spoilers after page 8)

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Yep. The Superman Lives project from the 90s was to feature a cameo from Bruce Wayne. A Batman vs Superman movie would have followed.

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yep, they also tried doing all this while Nolan was making TDK. I remember Armie hammer was being considered to play Batman.

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Superman Returns thanks to Jon Peters. 

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just Jon Peters.....?

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Great costume....but that Bat Symbol is fricking awful

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They're going old school with Batman. That suit is modernized, but looks like it's the gray and black from way back. 40's, even.

I think the trailer is a red herring, as is the title. Given that Marvel is making money hand over fist with sequels and tie-ins, WB/DC has to be planning to do the same thing before the public moves on. The fact that Wonder Woman and Aquaman are in this also- it points to future films.

My opinion- Batman and Superman are being played by ... someone, some threat. Biggest likelihood is Luthor, who knows Supes would shut him down in a nanosec. So he manipulates fellow billionaire Wayne, because he knows Wayne is from the same city as Batman, and he just guesses Wayne can somehow appeal/bribe Batman into the mix.
Luthor does this because he assumes if anyone can gum up Superman and keep him distracted, it would be Batman.

In MOS, we've established that Kryptonians visited Earth thousands of years ago. OK, so let's take this angle- there was some contact with the ancient Greeks (possibly the Olympians), and two city-states (Atlantis and Themyscira) were able to use that tech to survive the Minoan disaster (heck, the disaster might have been a result of warfare with that tech). Both cities survived, and agreed that this knowledge and tech were too much for mankind, so they "cloaked" themselves and entered a long Cold War treaty.
edit to add: if there was contact, we can likely assume there was some fraternization (since the species appear to look alike). Maybe some strains of Kryptonian DNA in the bloodlines; not enough to make someone Superman, but enough to give you extra ability. In Wonder Woman's case (based on her comic book levels), she might be pretty pure-blooded.

Now, given the concerns about Superman (and Zod's recent threat), the US government and billionaire Luthor have been rapidly searching for countermeasures. Perhaps the two cities are also concerned, and one is considering sharing with the outside world, while the other is opposed. Either way, Luthor becomes aware of these cities, and sees it as his chance to seize global power. As Wonder Woman is more warlike, I'll say her city is the one Luthor is trying to convince. Maybe he is also seducing the Queen, which puts Wonder Woman a little on the outside, but still the loyal general who despises Atlantis. Aquaman, the king of Atlantis, is in opposition and wants to remain isolated, and possibly threatens open war against Themyscira if they break the agreement... and to hell with the outside world.

This would give us Luthor manipulating all parties, Superman tied up with Batman, and Wonder Woman in direct conflict with Aquaman. It appears Luthor has won the chess match, but has made the mistake of assuming Batman is just a vigilante brute, based on his appearance and style; severely underestimating him. Batman turns out to be the one who figures it all out, and becomes the unifying brains behind the other, super-powered heroes. We end with the group uniting to stop Luthor's plans, and deciding that they should remain together to face future threats: Aquaman as Atlantis' champion, Wonder Woman as Themyscira's, Superman as the big gun and the outside world's champion, and Batman as the glue, because he earned their respect despite lacking their powers; he has a mind for details and a propensity to get things done, and maybe a desire for a little hope and brightness after his long, dark past.

Just a guess.

He's just giving some thoughts, man. Go easy on him.

close-up suit details

Here's a new video that shows the detail of the suits

Its actually not that bad of a theory. Far-fetched, but what isnt in the comic world?

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MOS had evidence of Kryptonians landing in the Artic thousands of years ago; perhaps some landed in a populated area too. Some may have decided to go native, and/or rule as gods (we are safe to assume they had the same powers Superman did). These could have been the precursors to the Olympian myths.

Those original Kryptonians would have passed away (we assume), but if they screwed the locals, they'd create some half-breed progeny. Their offspring would likely have episodes of major powers (ala Wonder Woman, who's almost the equal to Superman).

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I think all of your breeding ideas are not going to happen. I just think that this part of your speculation is not right for the tone and would garner too much..........well...........awkwardness, IMO.

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If you buy into that string of suppositions, you then get to the issue that Aquaman is King of Atlantis, while Wonder Woman is merely a champion of her city... which is ruled by a queen. So that gives the possibility that Luthor might try to engage in some pillow negotiations, with the overall goal of- what? Maybe marry the queen, then off her. Maybe the city itself has high tech at it's disposals, but Wonder Woman looks like a female Greek warrior, with a sword, not a gun... they may not understand what they have anymore (but Luthor does).

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I'm not sure this will fit either. It doesn't appear that Luthor is the seducing type in this story. He's around the same age as Superman but is a complete opposite in the physical sense. He's skinny and strange looking. He is rich and has a voice, though; and I think that will weigh heavy in the story. All ideas and guesses at this point. We will see.

Other than that, I think you bring some interesting things to think about. I can tell you have a passion for the material.

A few new images and concept art have trickled out over the last few days:





Everything I see gets me more excited for this film.

Me likey.