Batman might be a mere mortal, but he's taken down several beings much more powerful than him. Join us as we uncover 15 gods that Batman defeated! In fact, the creator/writer of True Detective said that with enough time to plan, Batman could credibly defeat GOD.

Can Batman defeat Shiva?

The sole time that Batman ever beat Lady Shiva with ease - one strike, to be exact - was in Superman/Batman #3, but as Shiva was mind controlled at the time by Gorilla Grodd, it doesn't exactly count. Related: Marvel's Shang-Chi vs. DC's Lady Shiva: Who Wins in a Fight?

What God would Batman be?

6 Batman Is Hades, The God Of Death

Batman most closely resembles Hades, or Pluto to the ancient Romans, who was the Lord of the Underworld. On a visual level, this connects Batman's black, desaturated color palette with popular depictions of death and decay.

Who can Batman not beat in a fight?

Would Batman win against Thor?

For Bruce Wayne to have any chance of besting Thor he needs to address the suit's critical weakness. As awesome as the Hellbat armor is, its siphoning of Batman's metabolism would make it a ticking timebomb in the type of prolonged fights that Thor is famous for, giving Bruce Wayne no chance of winning this battle.

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Can Batman defeat the Hulk?

Batman is much smarter than the Hulk. He's the world's greatest detective, and probably the world's greatest tactician (maybe second, after Deathstroke). He could certainly outsmart the Hulk, however Hulk's powers have grown over the years to the point where he is able to adapt to any attack.

Can Batman defeat Thanos?

As it stands, Batman alone is helpless against cosmic level threats, much less against Thanos. Really, the best thing he could do is to ask for the Hellbat armor from the Justice League so he can survive Thanos' physical attacks. Even then, he'll still lose.

Who has Batman never beaten?

Could Batman beat the Avengers?

Yes he can. It's Batman we're talking about the same guy that shot darkside, the same guy who went toe to toe with Superman. Batman can literally kill the one above all if he was given enough hours of prep time. If Batman has enough prep time he could beat all of the avengers.

Who is Batman's hardest enemy to defeat?

Deathstroke, as well as Bane, are formidable adversaries due to their cleverness and strength. Even with all of these potent antagonists, one thing is abundantly clear: the Joker is far and away the most dangerous. His level of chaos, craziness, and volatility is unrivalled.

What god has Batman beat?

This Bruce Wayne has all the powers of the God of War, but is stronger than Ares ever was. On his world, Bruce fought alongside Wonder Woman and others in a seemingly endless war with Ares, the God of War.

What is Batman true power?

Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any superpowers, instead relying on his intellect, fighting skills, and wealth.

What is Batman god of?

Bruce Wayne as Batman: God of Knowledge (Earth-0) - DC Comics.

Can Shiva beat Thanos?

Thanos has all the infinity stones needed to wipe out half the universe in a snap. On the other hand, Shiva can burn down Thanos just by opening his third eye. Shiva will thrash Thanos before thanos can even think.

Has Batman ever lost a fight?

On the occasions Batman does lose a fight, it's by such an order of magnitude that any reasonable person would collapse under the weight of the loss. But Batman wears each defeat he suffers like a badge, emerging stronger and more determined each time, and becoming a greater hero from that tragedy.

Can Karate Kid beat Batman?

Karate Kid (DC, not the movie) would stomp Bruce without much effort. Batman is just not only skilled and peak-human, but he's also a LOT more resourceful and his improvisational skills are pretty much unmatched, which is why he wins. He will kill himself to win if he has to, and almost has many times.

Can Thor defeat Batman?

No, Batman is a human and Thor is literally a god. Much like Batman fighting Superman, it would be over before Batman could even register that he is dead. Thor can move far faster than a human can think.

Who is stronger, Batman or Hulk?

Incredibly, though, Batman has actually successfully defeated the Hulk. Back in 1981, relations between rival publishers DC and Marvel were in a good way, and the two had yet to come up with the idea their characters existed in different universes.

Can Batman beat up Captain America?

Yes, Batman could win in a hand-to-hand fight with Captain America. Given the physical similarity between Batman and Captain America in strength and agility, the victory could go either way if they fought. If both heroes make a mistake during the fight, the other could capitalize.

Who can surpass Batman?

Nightwing's character evolution, from Robin to leader of the Teen Titans to becoming Nightwing, has made him a more dynamic and vital character than Batman, with the potential to surpass his mentor.

Has Batman beaten Superman?

There have been a few DC Comics where Batman has fought Superman and actually come out on top.

Can Joker beat Batman?

While the Joker is eventually captured by Batman, he still manages to win, in a way. He manages to corrupt one of Batman's greatest allies, Harvey Dent, into Two-Face (one of the best scenes in The Dark Knight), and force Batman out of his crime-fighting career for a decade.

Can Loki defeat Batman?

Lose: Loki

He would see right through Loki's cunning nature and could see a few steps ahead of him even. Not to mention if he were to ever come into close contact with Loki, Batman would undoubtedly win, as Loki is not at all skilled in hand-to-hand combat.

Could Batman beat Darkseid?

Batman defeats Darkseid with just a pair of goggles, which completely depower Darkseid. Batman plans to go back in time by controlling Darkseid using a baby version of him and the Omega Effect. The Godwave Goggles negate Darkseid's Omega Effect, making him significantly less powerful.

Can Batman beat Spiderman?

Spider-sense + spider reflexes + spider speed + spider strength, even Batman's martial arts skills are no match. Sure, he could land one lucky hit that could take Spidey out but statistically speaking, on paper he'd lose.