10 Stupid Arguments About Superman That Don't Make Sense

6. Batman Is Better

A lot of people set up DC's twin titans in direct opposition to each other. In fact, Warner Bros. is doing it themselves with the upcoming Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice, the blockbuster movie which will see the Caped Crusader and Man of Steel duking it out, inspired by Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns - a comic not unlike Moore's Superman story, as it tore the titular character apart, retooling him as a fascistic psychopath. Plenty of stories since have also bore Miller's influence, with Batman usually besting Superman through a combination of wits and Kryptonite. Batman is the superhero who gets things done, who will do what absolutely needs to be done in pursuit of the greater good. Plus he has all the cool gadgets and a less-goofy costume. The flaw lies in the very foundation of this line of thinking. Batman and Superman shouldn't be pitted against each other in the first place. They represent the opposite sides of a coin, the light and the dark. One isn't better than the other. They're both necessary, they keep each other in check and will push each other (but also pull back) when they need to. They're BFFs, and they're equals, so why even make the argument?