The Batman: 10 Essential Stories For Affleck's 2019 Solo Movie

1. The Dark Knight Returns

There's every possibility that this seminal comic will form the foundation of the plot of Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice, even if the newest part of that title seems to suggest that the pair will be working together for the greater good of society. It's the "versus" element that really sells that idea, since The Dark Knight Returns famously features a clash of the superhero titans. But even if that element is explored in Dawn Of Justice, it seems unlikely that we'll see the grim future version of Gotham that forms the backdrop for this comic book run, given the expectation that Man Of Steel 2 will follow it, and would thus complicate the timeline dramatically.

It remains a very intriguing idea to have a retired Batman attempting to resist the idea of putting the suit back on, especially since it takes some ideas from Nolan's trilogy to another stage, and the idea of an older, grittier Batman in the future and under Ben Affleck's directorial control is definitely the most appealing prospect of all potential projects, even if it is developed away from the source somewhat to reimagine his foe as a more typical villain.

Which Batman story would you like to see in the rumoured 2019 solo movie? Share your thoughts below in the comments.