Superheroes unite! Ben Affleck makes first public appearance since split with Jennifer Garner promoting Batman vs Superman alongside Henry Cavill at Comic-Con

He has kept out of the public eye since news of his split with wife Jennifer Garner broke.

But on Saturday Ben Affleck was forced to put on his game face as he attended Comic-Con in San Diego to promote new flick Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice.

The actor looked ill at ease and tired as he stepped up to the panel with co-star Henry Cavill.

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Public appearance: Ben Affleck stepped out at Comic-Con on Saturday to promote Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice

Public appearance: Ben Affleck stepped out at Comic-Con on Saturday to promote Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice

However he attempted to make the best of the situation, trying to raise a smile as he discussed the movie and the plot line which sees Batman and Superman at loggerheads with each other.

The actor was notably wearing his wedding ring at the event, whereas earlier he had attempted to hide the fact when he was seen arriving at the venue by hiding his hand in his pocket.

Wearing a navy shirt, the 42-year-old actor looked tired as he took to the platform.

Ring on: The actor was notably wearing his wedding ring at the event 

Ring on: The actor was notably wearing his wedding ring at the event 

Meanwhile his co-star Henry looked fresh and groomed, a huge smile on his face as he spoke to the room. 

Wearing a black v-necked sweater with a thin white pin stripe, he wore his hair in a middle parting. 

A new trailer was unveiled at the event for the movie, which revealed the reason the two superheroes are feuding in the film.

Chat: Henry, who plays Superman and Ben, who is Batman in the movie, discussed what it as like to  star together in the film

Chat: Henry, who plays Superman and Ben, who is Batman in the movie, discussed what it as like to  star together in the film

On Friday Ben was in California with his children , Violet, nine, Seraphina, six and Samuel, three.

Meanwhile his wife Jennifer, 43, was seen taking a break from filming in Atlanta, looking somber.

She was also still wearing her wedding band, and stepped out in a white T-shirt and black shorts ensemble. 

Bromance: Henry and Ben put on a show of unity at the panel discussion about their new superhero flick 

Ben looked ill at ease at the event - he has not been seen publicly since news of his split with Jennifer Garner broke

 The actress is currently in the city filming Miracles From Heaven.

The pair announced their split last week after 10 years of marriage together. 

Just one day after their wedding anniversary, Jen and Ben made their split known to the public with an official joint statement.

Panel: Also doing the Q and A session with the two men was co-star Amy Adams

Panel: Also doing the Q and A session with the two men was co-star Amy Adams

'After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce,' they confirmed to DailyMail.com on June 30.

'We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding.'

Sources told People the reasons for the marriage breakdown was that the couple did not see eye to eye on what was required to make it work: 'When you're told you're not good enough, you start to believe it,' said an insider.

Keeping it hidden: The actor kept his hand in his pocket earlier in the day when he arrived at the Comic-Con venue

Keeping it hidden: The actor kept his hand in his pocket earlier in the day when he arrived at the Comic-Con venue

'Then where does that leave you as a couple? He couldn't deal with her expectations. Part of why this happened is her being controlling and unhappy.'

On the other hand, Jen's inner circle expressed their discontent towards the Argo director's efforts to continue on in their union. 

'He underestimated the work that marriage requires. And once he realized it, he wasn't interested in it,' a source of Garner remarked.

Making the rounds: Ben was later seen strolling around with his co-star Amy Adams, left

Making the rounds: Ben was later seen strolling around with his co-star Amy Adams, left

Ben was pictured boarding a private plane heading to Comic-Con in San Diego this weekend. The father-of-three is scheduled to promote Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice, according to Deadline.

His outing comes after fresh reports claim tension between the couple was mostly the result of the actor's inability to take control of his vices, mainly women, alcohol and at times, gambling. (A spokesperson for Affleck had no comment when contacted by DailyMail.com on Wednesday.) 

Out and about: Jennifer Garner was seen running errands in Atlanta where she is filming while Ben was at the event

Out and about: Jennifer Garner was seen running errands in Atlanta where she is filming while Ben was at the event

Still on: She was also still wearing her wedding ring

Still on: She was also still wearing her wedding ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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