Is Batman smarter than Superman?

[ZJ]

Simple question: In the DC universe, is Batman smarter than Superman?

Explain your reasoning.

[Ragnarokia]

At 8/3/13 04:54 PM, ZJ wrote: Simple question: In the DC universe, is Batman smarter than Superman?

Explain your reasoning.

Batman carries Kryptonite with him wherever he goes, as a "fail safe", and when Superman confronted Batman mentioning about how he kept weaknesses of the other superheroes with him, Batman simply stated "We have the Justice League to take me down" Batman therefore is even smart enough to take himself down!

[tox]

"superman is as powerful and smart as he needs to be"

[mandog]

They both wear tights which stops the blood flowing to their brains.

[Raab]

superman: raised on a farm by white trash

batman: raised by ninjas and bats

you decide.

[Nor]

Batman is much smarter. He is a detective that use intuition and gadgets he made to solve mysteries even Superman cant. He is also a master of manipulation and knows the mind well. He can predict most criminal's intention before they do it. (One of the exceptions being Joker since he has no pattern)

[Revo357912]

Although I would like to say Batman is the smarter one, I have seen Superman in some comics working with extremely high tech stuff, + he can speed read and do high level math at fast speeds as well.

[eliteknightofastora]

both are almost on the same level both did create alot of equipement super man did create 2 alien weapons and bats well he
have the utility belt and other stuf like that (and a Kryptonite stock) but supes have a anti Kryptonite suit

[WiiFittoToreinaa]

Batman fights with stratagy and skill and is a god tier dectective. He can analyze opponents weaknesses/strength so he knows how to handle a situation (beside joker since he's random). Batman is smarter and not even close.

[Sense-Offender]

Yes. He's calculating and tactical, plus he's smart enough to keep a huge corporation running that makes him a ridiculous amount of money. And he's a detective.

farmboy Superman smash. And his disguise is a pair of glasses.

[Confucianism]

Batman, for he is, the worlds, greatest detective!

[Tremulos]

I don't think you can measure their intelligence on the same scale. Superman isn't human, so his limitations are essentially nonexistent until written. Batman is human so we already know roughly what his mind can/can't do.

[Jay]

At 8/3/13 05:03 PM, Ragnarokia wrote: Batman carries Kryptonite with him wherever he goes, as a "fail safe", and when Superman confronted Batman mentioning about how he kept weaknesses of the other superheroes with him, Batman simply stated "We have the Justice League to take me down" Batman therefore is even smart enough to take himself down!

Ah, so you saw the Doom movie too then? I thought it was pretty good.

I don't feel like explaining anything, but I'd like to say that Batman obviously is more well-planned, and is a better detective than Batman.

[Revo357912]

At 8/3/13 06:34 PM, Jay wrote:

I don't feel like explaining anything, but I'd like to say that Batman obviously is more well-planned, and is a better detective than Batman.

Indeed, Batman is so great that he is better than himself.

[DarkMatter]

Well now that you mention it ZJ.... there was that one episode where Braniac took over Bruce Wayne and Super Man dressed up as Batman lol.

[Sekhem]

superman went to smallville high school (a shitty public school) and constantly gets outwitted by lex luthor (a human)

batman is a rich aristocrat known for using his intelligence to his advantage since he has no "superpowers"

batman is "smarter"

[Confucianism]

At 8/3/13 07:53 PM, Sekhem wrote: batman is a rich aristocrat known for using his intelligence to his advantage since he has no "superpowers"

And the gadgets, don't forget the gadgets!

[ChillyMcHotpants]

batman is definitely smarterer than superman. superman is just eye candy and has a lot of super powers but Batman has the batbrains, and the bat cock, and we love brainy bat cockery.

[stafffighter]

At 8/3/13 07:53 PM, Sekhem wrote: superman went to smallville high school (a shitty public school) and constantly gets outwitted by lex luthor (a human)

I think you stumbled onto the deciding factor here. Lex Luthor. Lex continuing to be a legitimate threat to Superman based on his intellect shows that a human can be. I can defiantly remember Batman out thinking Luthor so, he wins.

[Confucianism]

At 8/3/13 08:01 PM, stafffighter wrote: I can defiantly remember Batman out thinking Luthor so, he wins.

Oooooh, look at you. Being so defiant in your statement.

[Sword-of-Kings]

batman's smarter because he's fuckin batman BATMAN NAMTAB!f

[stafffighter]

At 8/3/13 08:02 PM, Confucianism wrote:

At 8/3/13 08:01 PM, stafffighter wrote: I can defiantly remember Batman out thinking Luthor so, he wins.

Oooooh, look at you. Being so defiant in your statement.

Batman is very defiant. Superman is who we turn to for faith in order. When that order fails we need a man who's willing to take it where others won't. Batman

[Xenomit]

Anyone who says batman is smarter is either ignorant, or a complete dumbass

Superman has limitless mental power. He can make trillions of calculations in a second, can think so fast that he can slow down his perception of time almost to a halt, and can set up mental barriers so strong that even master telepaths can't read his mind.

But it's ok that superman is vastly smarter, because you can't compare the two. Batman is a human, superman is an alien, and his race was full of hyper-intelligent superbeings.

Batman is incredibly impressive when compared to another human. He can bench press 1000 pounds and leg press 2000, he's got insane detective skills, he's super acrobatic, and he is really really smart (compared to the average human). But when compared to a demi-god, he's just another lowly human.

[Confucianism]

At 8/3/13 08:07 PM, Xenomit wrote: Anyone who says batman is smarter is either ignorant, or a complete dumbass

One word:

BATMAN!

[Thor]

Reed Richards is smarter than both of them combined

[Sekhem]

At 8/3/13 08:07 PM, Xenomit wrote: trillions of calculations in a second

the results of the cosmic supercomputer that is superman's brain

[supergandhi64]

if you had one trillion dollars & wanted to fight crime would you buy expensive tights & make ridiculous boomerangs to throw at people you don't like? what would batman do

--supergandhi64

[Sequenced]

Is Batman smarter than ZJ?

Yes

[Sensationalism]

Batman.
Also my answer for which one do you wanna be fucked by.

[Confucianism]

At 8/3/13 08:31 PM, Sensationalism wrote: Also my answer for which one do you wanna be fucked by.

Why did you have to bring that into it at all?