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Batman vs Superman: DC Comics, Heros and Movies
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The question is as old as the comics themselves. In a fight, who would win? Batman or Superman? The answer seems quite simple. Bruce Wayne, Batman’s alter ego, is just a normal, if extremely wealthy, man. Superman is Kal El, the last son of Krypton. He has super strength, heat vision, and super speed. How is it even a question? Well, as in any comics universe, things aren’t always as simple as they seem.Superman has been the staple of the DC Comic empire since his introduction in 1938. Since then, there have been thousands of comic books, novels, popular television series, cartoons, and seven feature films. That’s not even counting the billion dollar Superman marketing machine. Batman first appeared in 1939, and achieved similar success outside the DC Comics universe; radio shows, a classic TV series, movies, and eight Batman films.Despite their similar historical backgrounds, one might wonder why anyone could possibly give the nod to Batman in the hero fight. One big reason is that Superman lacks the cunning and killer instinct that Batman possesses. Superman is all about understanding and reform, even for his fiercest opponents. Batman may usually give his enemies the same quarter as any other hero, but when push comes to shove, he is a character based on revenge.Everyone knows that Superman is weakened by Kryptonite, and the comics have proven that he can be killed. With Batman having access to amazing technologies, it’s not hard to imagine that Batman could create some kryptonite gadget to weaken Superman, and he would have the opportunity to finish him off. As seen in the last Superman movie, once he’s weakened enough, Superman is a sitting duck.As far as marketability, the two superheroes are about equal. Superman is perhaps a more iconic character, but his latest film met with limited financial and critical success, while the last Batman movie has revitalized interest in the franchise. Very likely because of the more serious and gritty nature of the latest Batman movie, it has found a new and more adult audience. Superman, however, has a distinct advantage in the TV realm, thanks to the continued success of the CW network’s “Smallville.”While comic book fans will always argue who the better hero is, DC Comics has tried to bring the Superman vs. Batman story to theaters several times over the past few years. A very solid script was passed around Hollywood after Batman Begins and Superman Returns hit the production line, but it has yet to get a studio green light. There is a good chance that if Warner Brothers doesn’t want to mix the film franchises, that they will produce a cartoon feature based on this script.Whether the Man of Steel or the Caped Crusader would win in a fight is really subjective. Fans of the series will say, of course, that their favorite hero would win the fight. Thankfully fans won’t have to worry, as a real fight to the death between the two heroes is highly unlikely. But in terms of pure speculation, one has to admit that while Batman would stand a better chance than it would seem, Superman would definitely win a straight fight.Sources:
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Morris, Clint. “Peterson Still Wants Batman Vs Superman.” Moviehole.net. 20 March 2006. 18 June 2007. http://www.moviehole.net/news/20060320_peterson_st ill_wants_batman_vs.html.