They did a comic of this in the early 90's batman beat the crap out of superman with a kryptonite boxing glove it was funny.
Poll: Superman Vs. Batman
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As with everything, as usual, it: DEPENDS!!
In this case it depends on who's writing for them. There are some excellent Superman stories, and excellent Batman stories. And there are stinkers a plenty for each, although, from personal experience, the are far more good Batman stories then there are good Superman stories.
Most of this comes from the problem that as someone mentioned, Superman is a practically an immortal flying brick with a key weakness. A lot of writers seem to struggle with him because, half the battle is coming up with a plot whereby Superman can be reasonably challenged and engage in some dramatic tension. Very often this results in: Friend of Superman/Humanity get's kidnapped/held hostage or someone finds a chunk of Kryptonite and attempts to subdue Superman, often in combination with each other. The rest of the time sees Supes beating the snot out of his opponents with little conceivable thought that he could actually lose even -when- a fight is played out so it -looks- like Superman is getting his ass handed to him.
This is why I prefer Batman. Because he's human, he's resourceful sure, and in most of his stories he prevails in the end, but, you never get the feeling that he's invincible, and indeed many Batman stories play up this aspect where, he -will- get broken bones and a bloodied face, or worse. And it is awesome when he regains the upper hand. Even in stories like The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, a retired and going on elderly Batman -still- manages to keep going despite overwhelming odds, and yet, you never get the feeling that he's 'overpowered' or that he couldn't at some point die (though obviously, the writers wouldn't do that ^^').
IMO. Of course.
In this case it depends on who's writing for them. There are some excellent Superman stories, and excellent Batman stories. And there are stinkers a plenty for each, although, from personal experience, the are far more good Batman stories then there are good Superman stories.
Most of this comes from the problem that as someone mentioned, Superman is a practically an immortal flying brick with a key weakness. A lot of writers seem to struggle with him because, half the battle is coming up with a plot whereby Superman can be reasonably challenged and engage in some dramatic tension. Very often this results in: Friend of Superman/Humanity get's kidnapped/held hostage or someone finds a chunk of Kryptonite and attempts to subdue Superman, often in combination with each other. The rest of the time sees Supes beating the snot out of his opponents with little conceivable thought that he could actually lose even -when- a fight is played out so it -looks- like Superman is getting his ass handed to him.
This is why I prefer Batman. Because he's human, he's resourceful sure, and in most of his stories he prevails in the end, but, you never get the feeling that he's invincible, and indeed many Batman stories play up this aspect where, he -will- get broken bones and a bloodied face, or worse. And it is awesome when he regains the upper hand. Even in stories like The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, a retired and going on elderly Batman -still- manages to keep going despite overwhelming odds, and yet, you never get the feeling that he's 'overpowered' or that he couldn't at some point die (though obviously, the writers wouldn't do that ^^').
IMO. Of course.
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Okay okay, little joke sorry.
I say Batman, just because he is actually cool and his costume actually gives off an impression that he wants to keep his identity hidden. Plus he's nice and realistic.
"report!"
"We are at nerd factor ten captain, the engines cannot last!"
"Is there anything we can do?"
"NO... BRACE FOR IMPACT!!"
Will the crew of the Starship Forum make it out of this one find out next time!!
Okay okay, little joke sorry.
I say Batman, just because he is actually cool and his costume actually gives off an impression that he wants to keep his identity hidden. Plus he's nice and realistic.
My problem is Batman has been pretreated too differently. The goofy 60's Batman, Morison's sci-fi world saving Batman, Miller's psychotic ninja...
His personality is never constant either.
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Superman is slightly better about avoiding this but even acts very different and very bizarre based on who's writing him.
His personality is never constant either.
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Superman is slightly better about avoiding this but even acts very different and very bizarre based on who's writing him.
Superman of course. He's nice and friendly and will let you take his picture with him while he helps old ladies across the street. Batman would never do any of these things, which is why he's so much cooler.
I remember a time when Alfred took out Superman with a kryptonite stalactite stuffed down the barrel of a shotgun. So since both Batman AND his butler can beat up Superman, if we're going to discuss combat don't we have to figure out who would win between Batman and Alfred? Supes didn't make it to the finals.
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I'll be. The poll DID mention personality. Honestly nobody in this thread would want to talk to Batman twice. Even when he's being a smarmy rich playboy it's just an act. Bruce Wayne is like Dexter without the catharsis of his little hobby or the cool background narration. He's a cool concept, but you don't want him to date your sister. Clark Kent may be so damned GOOD you can't stand it, but he seems like he'd be the successful big brother or indulgent young uncle who always supports you and really believes all the boy scout speeches he gives.
EDIT:
I'll be. The poll DID mention personality. Honestly nobody in this thread would want to talk to Batman twice. Even when he's being a smarmy rich playboy it's just an act. Bruce Wayne is like Dexter without the catharsis of his little hobby or the cool background narration. He's a cool concept, but you don't want him to date your sister. Clark Kent may be so damned GOOD you can't stand it, but he seems like he'd be the successful big brother or indulgent young uncle who always supports you and really believes all the boy scout speeches he gives.
I dont think its really possible to say who is better.
Both of their backstories are simply to big
Batman is this operatic saga of pain, tragedy, law and order while Superman is just epic. He's the last of his kind, capable of doing anything except be normal.
I think both characters are equally awesome
Both of their backstories are simply to big
Batman is this operatic saga of pain, tragedy, law and order while Superman is just epic. He's the last of his kind, capable of doing anything except be normal.
I think both characters are equally awesome
Neither character is someone I can relate to, but then again if you're looking for that in a comic book then fuck you.
Batman is better. Why? Superman is too good at too much. All he has to worry about is kryptonite, and quite frankly that narrows the risk in your life down to a point where you need no fear. If Superman has a problem after all he can do you can pretty much chalk it up to him being a big whiney *****.
Batman is better. Why? Superman is too good at too much. All he has to worry about is kryptonite, and quite frankly that narrows the risk in your life down to a point where you need no fear. If Superman has a problem after all he can do you can pretty much chalk it up to him being a big whiney *****.
By adding this spin you take away the whole argument, they are obviously even, they both have a good back story and personality, but if the twist weren't here, Batman all the way, he has over come odds by becoming a normal every day Super Hero by using his money. FTW!!!