( CNN ) -- Attendees at 2014 's San Diego Comic-Con have gotten up close and personal with Ben Affleck 's Batman . On Thursday , DC Comics gave the first close-up look at Affleck 's caped hero , offering a profile photo of the newest Bruce Wayne as part of a montage honoring Batman 's 75th anniversary . First look at Ben Affleck in 'Batman vs. Superman ' In addition to the close-up photo , Affleck 's cape and cowl from the upcoming `` Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice '' has been seen on the SDCC floor . Henry Cavill suits up for 'Batman v Superman ' Affleck himself has n't been spotted , but he 's probably busy with director Zack Snyder 's production schedule . Work on `` Batman v Superman '' is under way , with plans to shoot in Detroit and international locales . Also starring Henry Cavill as Superman , Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman , Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor and Amy Adams as Lois Lane , Snyder 's `` Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice '' will open May 6 , 2016 . Darth Car unveiled at Comic-Con . Cosplay at Comic-Con : Who wore it best ?
A close - up shot of Ben Affleck 's Batman was shared at Comic - Con . It was part of a panel celebrating the hero 's 75th birthday . Affleck is playing Batman in ` ` Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice '' The film will premiere October 6 , 2016 .