10 Times Justice League Ruined Batman's Life
5. Superman Tried To Arrest Him
The Dark Knight Returns takes place in the future when Bruce Wayne has retired from his vigilante life for years. When Gotham is taken over by a street gang called The Mutants, Bruce returns as Batman and defeats the Mutant Leader.
When a blackout takes out most of the US, the nation falls into absolute chaos. Ironically, since Batman convinced anarchists and gang members to join his side, Gotham becomes the safest city in the country.
The government sees Batman's reign over Gotham as an embarrassment and so, President Ronald Reagan orders Superman to arrest him. Enraged that Superman has become a government tool, Batman defeats his former ally, using superior battle tactics.
Batman intended to build up his army so he could bring peace to the US. Because of Superman's interference, Batman had no choice but to fake his death and build his army in a secret underground base. Shortly after, Lex Luthor became the president and forced Wonder Woman, Shazam, and Superman to becomes his lackeys, causing the country to descend further into corruption. If Superman just let Batman do his job, none of this would have happened.