The victor of a fight between Batman and Superman has been a constant debate amongst the comic community, and a new team-up comic with the two heroes has proven that Batman can't beat Superman even with kryptonite. The long-held debate is rooted in the classic "brains vs. brawn" question.
Superman has much more strength than just a man. In fact, if Batman wasn't wearing the right equipment one punch could quite easily kill him, due to the power of the yellow sun.
Batman emerges victorious, and from a narrative perspective, Batman v Superman could go no other route. As long-time DC Comics readers know, there's more than enough comic-book precedent for Batman beating Superman.
Yes, he could. Batman beats Superman all the time in the comics, using anything from a Kryptonite ring to an armored suit and Kryptonite arrow, or (my favorite) simple lamps giving off the equivalent of red sunlight that saps Superman's powers without Superman even realizing it, or any number of other methods.
In a battle between Batman and Thor, considering the vast gap in their powers and abilities, Thor would likely emerge as the victor. Thor's godly strength, control over lightning, and durability put him in a league beyond that of a mortal like Batman.
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.
Batman's lack of superhuman abilities makes him especially vulnerable to physical trauma, as his body cannot withstand continuous beatings without severe consequences. Batman's past trauma and lack of emotional healing make him easily manipulated by his enemies, who use his fears and personal losses against him.
There's no question the Hulk is a near-indestructible force who comes out on top in almost all of his battles of pure strength. However, against Superman, he's outmatched. While Hulk's strength might rival that of the Man of Steel, Superman's other abilities give him a considerable edge against his opponent.
Even so, taking both heroes at their maximum potential, it's practically a given that Superman would overpower Thor in terms of sheer physical strength. He may not consider himself a god, but the Last Son of Krypton can still outmatch the God of Thunder on his best day.
Goku and Superman have strikingly similar origins and roles in their respective universes, leading fans to debate who would win in a fight. However, within the world of Dragon Ball, Goku has already proven his superiority to Suppaman, who is considered Dragon Ball's equivalent of Superman.
Yes he can, he not only welded DC'S version of Mjolnir but also Marvel's Mjolnir. While later on in the story he couldn't do it, it was later retconned in Jane's Mighty Thor run that Superman is worthy.
While Superman breezes through any challenge (or would, if he remembered to use all his powers), Batman has to face adversity and overcome it. That makes him more relatable, and subsequently more trustworthy.
Batman beating Superman is novel, while Superman beating Batman is to be expected. The logical conclusion is the one supported by the majority of their battles: when the two clash, Superman tends to win the day, but Batman is smart enough that it's never impossible for him to come out ahead.
In terms of raw power, Goku outclasses Batman by several magnitudes. An argument could be made that Goku might be more powerful than anyone in the DC Universe. Even Batman's famous "Hellbat" armor likely wouldn't be able to bring the Saiyan warrior down.
Despite his immense power, the Hulk has been defeated by heroes like Wolverine, Iron Man, Puck, and the Punisher. Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and the Thing have also managed to take down the Hulk using their intelligence, teamwork, and unique abilities.
Thanos exists in a realm Batman could not even concieve of. Batmans armours are not as good as Iron Man, he is equal in fighting skill to Captain America and they were easily defeated. Unless you think he can “detective the hell out of Thanos” it's quite obviously no.
Surprisingly, the answer is almost certainly, “No.” Although Batman's will and moral compass do make him a worthy candidate for Thor's hammer, his track record with super powers is less than stellar. In several storylines, Batman has acquired genuine superpowers but frequently becomes corrupted by them.
He possesses skill, determination, and intellect that is unrivaled and has allowed him to prevail against some of the strongest villains in comics. Black Panther is certainly no slouch and would not go down without a fight, but even the King of Wakanda would fall to the Dark Knight.
Swamp Thing and Batman have faced off and the same thing always happens. Batman can't stop him. Sure, he can destroy one of Swamp Thing's bodies, but that's not going to destroy Swamp Thing.
Aang is a master of all elements, but to stand a chance against Superman, he would need to stay on the ground. Sure he can fly, but he is limited with his staff and he couldn't fight in space. His waterbending is good, but it might not be enough to take on Superman in the seas.
Wiz: Despite Batman possessing more skill and knowledge, Spider-Man's abilities ultimately overpowered his arsenal. Boomstick: To be fair, Bats might have been able to deal with Spidey's strength and speed, but that damn Spider-Sense changes everything!
As powerful as Cosmic Ghost Rider is, Immortal Hulk would destroy him. Castle couldn't do anything that would actually kill him, which would give Immortal Hulk time to destroy his foe.
