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Ben Affleck as Batman Unveiled at Comic-Con & Social Media

SAN DIEGO, CA (CBS SF/AP) - It's a big week for superhero fans -- Comic-Con kicked off in San Diego, and Wednesday was Batman's 75th anniversary.

To mark the Caped Crusader's milestone birthday, a new photo of his latest incarnation -- as played by the Berkeley-born Ben Affleck in the upcoming film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" -- was unveiled at the annual fan convention.

Via the movie's Facebook page, they also revealed the photo of Affleck as Batman:

If you're at #SDCC this weekend, stop by the DC Comics booth and check out their Batman 75th Anniversary wall to see...

Posted by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on Thursday, July 24, 2014

The brooding, side-profile image was also released via social media, so those not attending Comic-Con were still able to get a glimpse.

Comic-Con continues through Sunday. "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is set to hit theaters on May 6, 2016.

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