In 2011, superhero movies were still a bit of a risk. The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man had launched the MCU, but things were looking a bit more touch-and-go on the DC side after the release of Christopher Nolan’s smash hit The Dark Knight was followed by the box-office failure of Zack Snyder’s Watchmen. DC’s next attempt was even worse, as The Green Lantern is often touted as one of the worst superhero movies of all time.
