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Originally Posted by Nite-Watchman

Really now. Because I was under the impression that it in large part began the course of the genre.

Sam Raimi:

http://goodcomics.comicbookresources...tapert-part-1/



Let's hear from Christopher Nolan:

http://www.reelz.com/movie-news/6977...alks-superman/



Superman II: Clark gives up his superpowers to live as a normal human.

Later...

Spider-Man 2: Peter Parker loses his powers and starts reverting back to what he was.

The Dark Knight: Bruce Wayne wants to hang up his mantle and live as a civilian with Rachel.

Again, the pioneer.