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  • Superman was created in 1938, with Batman hitting newsstands in 1939. 1 / 8

  • The duo would go on to star in World's Finest Comics, despite there being no team-up stories. 2 / 8

  • The duo don't actually meet in the comics until Superman #76, when they go on a cruise. 3 / 8

  • They would later on go to team-up in Batman -- Double for Superman #71. 4 / 8

  • Over time, the relationship between the two heroes would continue to change. 5 / 8

  • This was, in part, due to Batman's more "grim" take as the years went on. 6 / 8

  • Still, despite the tensions between the heroes, there's no denying the dynamic between the two. 7 / 8

  • The Year of the Villain is sure to be a new test, but perhaps their relationship will stand the test of time. 8 / 8