The superhero movie genre has grown at an exponential rate over the past 20 years. While both Warner Bros. and Marvel Studios have produced more than a few memorable, strikingly modern comic book films throughout this decade and last, though, there are still a number of pre-Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero movies that haven't lost an ounce of their power or distinctiveness. That's certainly the case for Tim Burton's Batman and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, both of which are still widely considered two of the most important superhero films ever made.
