batman is better than superman

Without Question, Batman is Better than Superman! Good evening Debate Dot Org! My name is Logical-Master and I will representing the PRO position that Batman is indeed better than Superman! In his second round of this two round debate, CON has opted to clarify on what he means by “better.” He states that “the argument is not over which hero is cooler (if that were the case, it"d have to be the guy in black) . . . this is to examine which hero does his job best"that is to say, which hero kicks the most bad-guy butt and successfully saves the day.” However, CON is greatly mistaken in his belief that Superman exceeds Batman in this capacity. Having many super powers is great and all, but the problem with Superman is that he often does not know what to do with them. Take for example the film, Superman. [1](first video). Lex Luthor actually tricks Superman into opening a box of kryptonite. Superman, knowing full well that the villain can’t be trusted, willfully opens the box, not for a moment suspecting it’s a trap. If not for dumb luck, this would’ve surely been the man of steel’s demise. Superman didn’t even need to walk into the trap. He could’ve simply gone ahead with catching the two missiles Lex had intended to launch. A careful reading of Superman literature reveals this to be a consistent outcome of their encounters. Lex, having no super powers, frequently uses his mind to outwit his sworn enemy, usually only losing in the end due to his own arrogance. In the first video posted, Lex Luthor doesn’t stick around to make sure Mr. Kent hasn’t been vanquished. In the second, he makes the exact same mistake.[2](second video) What we can learn from Mr. Luthor’s exploits is very simple. Brain beats brawn. It is my position that Batman, having Lex Luthor’s brains but not his arrogance, is clearly better than Superman. Afterall, Batman has actually beaten Lex Luthor.[3] I believe addressing CON’s points will greatly demonstrate this. RE: Superman is better because he can"t die easily and he has powers As we see with Superman’s troubles against Lex Luthor, a villain whose primary asset in his intelligence, having super powers isn’t everything. Despite all of superman’s powers, he’s nearly been beaten and killed by this intelligent bald man with no super powers many times throughout his career. Batman has this intelligence, but unlike Lex, is not arrogant. Because of this, Batman has not only battled Superman, but has also won.[4](third video) RE: Superman doesn"t need weapons to win a fight Superman may not use weapons, but it’s this sort of overconfidence that allows him to be bested by the likes Lex Luthor and every villain on the planet with a chunk of green rock time and time again. Superman actually possesses a lead suit to help him deal with kryptonite but foolishly only wears every once in a blue moon. Batman realizes his limitations and thus uses gadgets. He also makes it a habit to prepare for every possible contingency.[5] RE: Superman is a hero for all the right reasons It doesn’t what one thinks of one’s motivations to be a hero. We’re talking about who is the better hero. Besides, it’s Batman’s pain of loss that endlessly drives him to fight evil. Superman simply fights crime because he’s a boy scout. RE: Batman hits girls Batman believes in equality and doesn’t needlessly distinguish between male and female crime. If anything, that’s bad heroing. Disregarding the antics of a female crook is sure to get people killed! RE: Superman doesn"t need a sidekick Superman is arrogant and inefficient. Having more help is good thing. If he brought help more often, maybe he wouldn’t need to rely on a dumb luck every time Lex Luthor makes him look like an idiot by tricking him into touching kryptonite. Instead, his sidekick could help him out. RE: Superman would win in a fight See my youtube video. Batman has won. RE: X-ray vision. What guy wouldn't kill for that? (Admit it. You once ordered those glasses out of the back of a comic book just to see if they'd work.) See above points on super powers not being everything. Also, Batman has like a kajillion dollars and is constantly showered with gorgeous women. What guy wouldn’t kill for that? ;) RE: Superman can shoot lasers out of his eyes. All Batman can do with his eyes is look mean. See above points on super powers not being everything. Also, the patented bat glare makes Batman even more terrifying according to even the most experienced criminals, practically making Lex Luthor wet his pants.[6] RE: Batman relies on some pimply teenage kid to help him fight crime. Superman doesn't need a sidekick. Asked and answered. RE: Superman believes in law and order. He doesn't compromise his morality to catch the bad guy. Batman will cross any line to catch a criminal. He's lost sight of what it means to be a superhero. Batman has a very clear line. He doesn’t kill.[7] RE: Superman: well-adjusted orphan. Batman: self-destructive orphan with serious abandonment issues. Batman’s past makes him very dedicated to fight crime. Superman’s past is simply him doing what his mother tell him to do, making him a momma’s boy and a boy scout. RE: Superman is happily married to a superhot reporter. Batman has meaningless relationships with women he doesn't care about (and who only want his money) because he's afraid to show his true feelings. And yet how many times have all the villains known to capture Lois Lane? Having one consistent love interest makes it easy for the villains to know how to bring Superman to his knees. We’re talking about who’s better at fighting crime here. Clearly, Batman’s meaningless relationships are better for him in regards to the actual debate. RE: Superman works for a living like the rest of us. Batman is just some spoiled rich kid who lives off a trust fund his daddy left him. What does any of that have to do with being a hero? LMAO. RE: Superman can make the earth spin backwards and reverse time to save the woman he loves. Batman, not so much. Again, super powers aren’t everything. See above. RE: Superman can fly. Batman swings from a rope. See above. RE: Bottom line: In a fight, Superman would crush the "Dark Knight" like a little girl And yet we see the exact opposite in my video. The RealBottomline: Superman has some great assets, but Batman is better without question. Brain beats brawn. Below is picture of Batman making Superman his chump on short notice. http://1.bp.blogspot.com...; /> That tells you everything you need to know. Vote PRO! Sources [1] [2] [3] http://batmanfeats.blogspot.com... (scroll down to Lex Luthor feats) [4] [5] http://batmanfeats.blogspot.com... (feats in general) [6] [7]