Superman vs Batman

I love DC Comics, and my loyalty to the brand originates from my obsession with Superman. Clark has always been my favorite superhero, and after hundreds and hundreds of arguments about who would win in a fight, I'm going to present my side of the scuffle here. Superman is better than Batman. This isn't just about who to bet on in a brawl, it's also about who does their job better, and who is most deserving of your attention. Here are my justifications.

 #1: Batman protects a city, Superman protects a planet

Yes, I know that in the modern storylines, Batman has taken a much more global approach to crime fighting, by dividing his time between the Justice League and Gotham, and installing the Brother Eye satellite. However, Superman has been global for decades, LEADING the Justice League, and stopping villains who threaten the safety of the planet Earth, as opposed to a psycho who threatens the city of Gotham. Superman's problems are much bigger in scale. Take a look at their primary villains. Batman has The Joker, Freeze, Ivy, Bane, Black Mask, Two-Face, The Penguin, etc. Have any of these guys ever had any aspiration outside of Gotham City? Lex Luthor, Braniac, Zod, Doomsday, Darkseid, Bizarro, have all had plans that would have destroyed our beloved home if Superman hadn't intervened. The only example that Bat has is Ra's, and thats pushing it. Batman's fights are epic, Superman's are legendary.

#2: Superman can respond to any emergency immediately

Are you being mugged by five guys dressed as different playing cards? (The always hilarious Royal Flush Gang) Well, after crawling to the Police Station following your uninterrupted mug-stabbing, you can file a report and wait for 25 others to suffer the same thing. When the body count reaches 30 or so, then Gordon will flash the signal and explain to Batman what is happening, then your justice will be served somewhere between 7 and 10 issues later. If you are lucky enough to live in Metropolis, then you never get stabbed, because Superman needs to only change his pants before swiftly rescuing you.

#3: Superman fights for justice, Batman has a personal vendetta
There is a big difference between hero and vigilante. For instance, one would never punch a woman, and the other punches girls, all the time. Like, every issue.

#4: Superman doesn't need sidekicks

Batman has several, and Superman has none. Yes, Superboy and Supergirl are around, but they have joined teams of their own, or have grown into their own stand-alone heroes. Never, have they patrolled Metropolis together. Bruce has multiple sidekicks living with him at any given time. In his house.



#5: Superman WOULD win in a fight
Everyone's favorite, but contrary to popular belief, Superman would win this one. Sure, Batman is the world's greatest detective, and given enough time to prepare he can finish anyone, I've heard all of those arguments. But Supes has experience, a better resume, and superior abilities. There really isn't a contest here, at all. There never was. He beat Darkseid sir, fucking Darkseid. Did you read that issue? Have you heard about it? It was fucking crazy.