KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — We live in an era where costumed superheroes dominate the big screen, and while this has become the norm in Hollywood, Malaysia is still struggling to find its footing in the genre.

With Keluang Man set to release at the end of the month, you can’t help but wonder — could this be the film that finally puts Malaysian superheroes on the map? History shows that local heroes have experienced both highs and lows.