Now stepping into the world of comic book movies herself, Milly Alcock has weighed in on a debate that has fueled fandom for decades. From Heath Ledger’s terrifying Joker to Andrew Garfield’s emotional Spider-Man, she named actors such as Christian Bale, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Mark Ruffalo, as who she believes truly owned their capes and masks. After all, superhero cinema has long been built on multiple actors taking turns with the same iconic characters, whether it is the many Supermen or the several Spider-Men.

Ahead of her own Supergirl film, Alcock revealed the comic book performances she considers the gold standard.

On the Big Bro with Kid Cudi podcast, Milly Alcock took a delightful stroll through the crowded halls of superhero royalty and handed out her crowns accordingly. Christian Bale won her Batman election, while Heath Ledger's Joker left Jack Nicholson and Joaquin Phoenix politely waiting outside the throne room. Some debates are eternal, but Alcock made her verdicts rather swiftly.

The Australian actress kept the cape committee moving by selecting Michelle Pfeiffer's deliciously mischievous Catwoman, admiring the sleek suit that made the character impossible to ignore. Her Spider-Man vote went to Andrew Garfield rather than Tobey Maguire or Tom Holland, and she chose Mark Ruffalo's gentle giant as her preferred Hulk over Eric Bana and Edward Norton.

"I cannot not say David Corenswet." With her own Supergirl debut on the horizon, Alcock naturally gave the Superman title to her co-star, over Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill. The actress joked on the Big Bro with Kid Cudi that choosing anyone else might cost her a job, but her admiration appeared genuine after meeting the actor in person.

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Of course, Milly Alcock herself is now entering the very debate she just judged, and was hilariously biased toward her Supergirl castmate, David Corenswet, as the newest actress to take on the mantle of Supergirl.

Long before Milly Alcock put on the famous red cape, four actresses had already left their own fingerprints on Kara Zor-El. Helen Slater introduced the character's bright cinematic innocence, Laura Vandervoort brought rebellious teenage energy, and Melissa Benoist became the hopeful heart of a modern generation. Sasha Calle then shifted the image toward a scarred and battle-hardened Kryptonian.

Alcock now enters that lineage with perhaps the most damaged version of Supergirl yet. Unlike her cousin Superman's Earth-raised compassion, her Kara carries the trauma of watching Krypton's final moments and losing everyone she knew. She is impulsive, sharp-tongued, and emotionally bruised, trading the traditional cheerful 'girl scout' image for a much rougher cosmic survivor.

Her journey also arrives with larger stakes, as she becomes a foundational hero in the new DC Universe rather than a one-off appearance or television incarnation. Now, after handing out her superhero bouquets to the likes of Batman, Joker, Spider-Man, and Superman actors, Alcock now finds herself joining the same long and fascinating tradition of performers who inherit a famous cape.

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Do you agree with Milly Alcock's picks? Let us know in the comments if you would pick different!