Batman joining Superman in 'Man of Steel' sequel

In perhaps the biggest Hollywood news to come out of this year's San Diego Comic-Con, Warner Bros. officially announced a "Man of Steel" sequel which will feature none other than Batman himself.

'Man of Steel' has grossed $630 million.

According to multiple reports, director Zack Snyder and actor Henry Cavill joined Warner Bros.'s panel near the end to confirm they were returning for the sequel.

Then actor Henry Lennix, who played General Swanick in "Man of Steel," recited the following line: "I want you to remember, Clark, in all the years to come, in all your most private moments, I want you to remember my hand at your throat. I want you to remember the one man who beat you."

Comic fans will recognize the line from Frank Miller's epic graphic novel "Dark Knight Returns," which was recently adapted itself into animated form.

The panel then closed with a logo featuring Superman's shield over the Batman logo.

There is no word as of yet on who will play Batman in the new film, although Christian Bale, who filled the role in Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy, has said on multiple occasions he will not be reprising the role.

After the panel, Warner Bros. released the following press release:

On the heels of the worldwide success of “Man of Steel,” director Zack Snyder is bringing together the two greatest Super Heroes of all time—Batman and Superman—for the first time on the big screen. The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution,Warner Bros. Pictures.

'The Departed' scribe William Monahan to visit 'Sin City'

Six years after directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller wowed audiences with "Sin City," the pair have signed Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Monahan to work on the script for the sequel.

William Monahan

Monahan won the 2006 Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for Martin Scorsese's "The Departed." His other credits include "Kingdom of Heaven," "Body of Lies" and "Edge of Darkness."

The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision first reported Monahan's signing adding that he will be "supplementing" a draft written by Miller, who created the original "Sin City" graphic novels.

Rodriguez said at Comic Con last month that financing was arranged and filming would begin as soon as the script was ready.

Fans, myself included, have been waiting for word on when the promised sequel would finally come. It seems the wait may soon be over.