Filmmaker Sir Christopher Nolan has stated that Marvel and DC superheroes originate "pretty directly" from the Homeric epics, drawing a clear parallel between ancient Greek mythology and modern comic book narratives.
The 55-year-old director, renowned for his Dark Knight Batman trilogy, is set to release his big-screen adaptation of The Odyssey in July, featuring a cast including Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson.
