The History Of Batman And Superman

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This was a question someone asked Man of Steel director Zack Snyder. It came up because The Dark Knight Rises director Christopher Nolan also developed and produced Man of Steel before handing it over to Snyder. Snyder's reply was simple, "Batman is literally awesome, but really? Come on!" Hence, the obvious answer to this question is Superman.

But I think there's needs to be a context to it. So if we had Batman and Superman, mano-a-mano, either in the streets of Gotham or Metropolis, hands down, Superman could likely beat Batman in one punch or one beam from his eyes. Yes, this is true.

Let's have a little fun with it though. How could Batman prevail? Is it possible, while yes, considering the fact that they are both fictional characters?

Here's a possible scenario:

Gotham has fallen. In the years following the events of The Dark Knight Rises, the city, left with a ray of hope (I'm assuming that's how TDKR ends), falls into economic turmoil over the destruction that ensued by the evil Bane and his cohorts. Picture Gotham as the recent reality of Detroit. Businesses gone. Empty buildings. Population dwindling. A mere shadow of what it once was.

Bruce Wayne has moved his company elsewhere, where it has flourished more than it ever has.

But one day, he receives word of a fallen Gotham friend. Depending upon what happens in TDKR, let's say it is Commissioner Gordon. He has been assassinated. The two have been estranged. In my mind, Gordon knows that Bruce is Batman. Whether this has been explored in comics or the upcoming feature, I'm not sure. Gordon never forgave Bruce for leaving Gotham. Sadly, Bruce had no choice. There was almost nothing to defend or avenge anymore. Wayne Enterprises cou...

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...various members of the Justice League arrive, ready to clean the streets of Gotham and bring the city back to its glory days.

In the coming days, Bruce Wayne announces to the city that he and his Wayne Enterprises have returned, ready to help rebuild. Louis is in the crowd of reporters as they share a glance.

Back in the Metropolis prison, Lex mourns the loss of Superman's possible demise. But a voice once again appears from the shadows. "So baldy, you've got the keys to the city, eh?" Lex looks up to see the manic clown face of The Joker. Joker smiles that devlish smile, "Joker wants to play." Lex smiles and Joker's manic cackle of a laugh echoes the stone halls.

So that's my take. Had no clue this would run this long. Regardless, to answer the question directly, either one of them could win in a fight, given the right consequences and/or context.

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