Milly Alcock reveals her ultimate comic-book movie performances — Heath Ledger and Andrew Garfield make the cut

With her own cape about to hit the dry cleaners, Milly Alcock jumped into the never-ending argument every comic book fan has had at 2 a.m.: who actually nailed these iconic roles. She ran through her picks on Kid Cudi's podcast and, yes, she crowned her own Superman. Predictable? A little. Entertaining? Definitely.

Alcock's go-to performances

On the 'Big Bro with Kid Cudi' podcast, Alcock kept it moving and made her calls fast. No filibusters, just favorites. Here are the ones she stamped as the best-of-the-best:

• Batman: Christian Bale. No hedging; she went straight to Bale for the cowl.
• Joker: Heath Ledger. She put him ahead of Jack Nicholson and Joaquin Phoenix without blinking.
• Catwoman: Michelle Pfeiffer. She specifically shouted out that sleek, unforgettable suit along with the performance.
• Spider- Man: Andrew Garfield over Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland. Her words, not mine.
• Hulk: Mark Ruffalo beats Eric Bana and Edward Norton for her.
• Superman: David Corenswet, her current co-star, over Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill. She joked that picking anyone else might get her fired, but it didn’t come off as pure damage control — she said meeting him in person sealed it.

"I cannot not say David Corenswet."

Why her Superman answer is both the safest and the sincerest

Alcock laughed that claiming another Man of Steel might cost her a gig, but she also made it clear the choice wasn’t just PR. After actually meeting Corenswet, she sounded genuinely impressed. And to be fair, superhero movies are basically a relay race — different actors take their shot at the same cape — so backing the guy you’re literally sharing a universe with isn’t exactly shocking.

The Supergirl she’s bringing — and who wore the cape before

Alcock isn’t just casting votes; she’s about to join the lineup herself. Four actors have already put their stamp on Kara Zor-El: Helen Slater’s big-screen innocence, Laura Vandervoort’s rebellious edge, Melissa Benoist’s modern optimism, and Sasha Calle’s tougher, battle-worn spin.

Alcock’s take sounds like the rawest yet. This Kara didn’t grow up on Earth like her cousin; she carries the trauma of watching Krypton die and losing everyone she knew. Expect a sharp tongue, impulsive choices, and a survivor’s vibe instead of the classic sunny straight-arrow. And this isn’t a one-off or TV corner of the universe — she’s being set up as a foundational hero in the new DC Universe.

When you’ll actually see it

Alcock’s Supergirl is set to hit theaters on June 26. After handing out her own superhero superlatives, she’s about to find out how it feels on the other side of the debate.

Do you agree with her picks? Who would you swap in?