Heroism unites them, crimefighting methods occasionally divide them, and in March next year, Batman and Superman will come to blows in the big-screen crossover fans have been waiting their entire lives to see. Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice pits a man who dresses up like a winged mammal against a near-invincible alien who can shoot lasers from his eyes. Its a one-sided contest on paper - but only the most naive of fanboys would assume that Batmans mortality has him condemned to defeat. This is the greatest detective in the DC Universe were talking about and one of the most resourceful heroes ever to don a cape and cowl. In fact, the Dark Knight has defied the odds and got the better of Superman on more than one occasion in the world of comics. With less than five months before justice dawns, here are seven ways that Ben Afflecks Batman could triumph over Henry Cavills Man Of Steel before the duo inevitably join forces to take down the bald-headed threat posed by Lex Luthor.
