Bat’s bat: Ben hangs up the cowl

BEN Affleck is hanging up the cape, with the actor revealing he is leaving the Batman films.

Affleck’s exit comes on the heels of another reported departure from the DC universe, with claims Henry Cavill will no longer be Superman — something his agent has denied.

Affleck’s departure is causing a stir among fans of the Warner Bros. franchises, eager to know who will star in the forthcoming Batman movie from director Matt Reeves.

Studio insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that movie executives want to hit a “reset” button on their superhero films.