Batman Beats Spider-Man for Biggest Comic Book Movie

The Dark Knight has just passed Spider-Man on the domestic blockbuster list to take the title, "biggest comic book movie of all-time" --in North America. Pirates of the Caribbean is its next target.

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By ComicBookMovie - Aug 07, 2008 12:08 AM EST

Filed Under: The Dark Knight

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The Bat-film climbed to 7th place on Tuesday, knocking down Spidey who is now 8th.

The Bat-film climbed to 7th place on Tuesday, knocking down Spidey who is now 8th.

Tuesday brings its massive total to $405.7 million after just 19 days. Spider-Man reached $403.7 million domestically during its entire run in 2002.

The movie will next target Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, which sits at #6 with $423.3 million.

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Batman Beats Spider-Man for Biggest Comic Book Movie

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