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DarkPrince Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 1/4/06 6:09pm Subject: Batman vs. Superman
	I thought this would possibly spring up a healthy debate. Which comic book superhero do you love the most, or if youy love both had to pick one? Batman: Probably the most interesting superhero I've read in a comic book. Bruce Wayne's story starting with the murder of his parents then rockets forward through his days in Gotham City as Batman. I've always loved the Batman comics and have been starting to get into them more lately. Superman: Not loving him as much as Batman. I like his story and his comics are pretty good. Especially the Death of Superman series. I think he's a great superhero and has some pretty interesting villains as well much like Batman. I'm torn between the two...so which is your overall pick and why? -----signature----- GamePlasma: http://www.gameplasma.com Devils: 21-13-3 Lets Go Devils!! Gamertag: Restless Devil
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VadersLaMent Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 1/4/06 6:14pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	"Superman. Not a great comic. Not particularly well drawn."--Bill -----signature----- Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic--Arthur C. Clarke Any sufficiently advanced extraterrestrial intelligence is indistinguishable from God--Michael Shermer I am a sexy, shoeless GOD OF WAR!
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gabe Title: Administrator Emeritus Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 1/4/06 6:28pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	These two are like a superhero Yin and Yang to me. Fight wise, which is what it always comes down to, it goes both ways. Superman can kill an unprepared Bruce in an instant. Batman can kill an unprepared Superman with one Kryptonite bullet to the head. Strength wise of course, Superman reigns Superior, as he does over all else. I love both characters equally, but Batman will always have that edge to him. He can't fly, can't punch through concrete walls, can't lift 200 tons, can't melt things with his eyes, and most of all he's not even remotely invulnerable... but that has never stopped him from standing his ground along with the rest of them, and that's why I love him. He's the people's champ.
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DarkPrince Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 1/4/06 6:35pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	I would also have to point out that Batman is probably the best detective ever. -----signature----- GamePlasma: http://www.gameplasma.com Devils: 21-13-3 Lets Go Devils!! Gamertag: Restless Devil
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redsabreanakin Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 1/4/06 6:36pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	I like both; but always have to go with Superman. I think the ability to fly is just something that most people can Identify with. It's something that everyone has thought of at least once. Liking/reading any comic book requires a suspension of disbelief (as with movies).. I mean it's a fantasy world and you kinda just go with it. The all powerful superheroes (i.e Supes,Hulk,Thor, etc.) you accept it; but with Batman.. Having him be a normal person is a great idea; and and it has always been this that the person can relate to..thus making him a believable superhero; but they just overdo it. He is the worlds finest detective and the most physically capable person on the planet..but then they have him do these over the top things and things that would kill any normal human. Just doesn't add up. but...still a big fan of "The Batman" though. -----signature----- "you always were a cunning linguist; James" "of course..no sense in going off half cocked" "keeping the british end up sir!" "well? providing the collars and cuffs match" "you'll just have to decide how much pumping is needed"
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gabe Title: Administrator Emeritus Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 1/4/06 6:40pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	VadersLaMent posted: "Superman. Not a great comic. Not particularly well drawn."--Bill I love that entire piece of dialogue. It's bloody brilliant. Clark Kent is Superman's critique on the whole human race.
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Ender_Sai Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 1/4/06 6:46pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	The thing about Superman as well is that he's got to have a remarkable sense of centre going for him. He can hear every single act of malice directed towards another; every scream of terror and every cry of anguish. He cannot save two people, at opposite ends of the globe, at the same time and so has to remain firmly entrenched in a philosophy of doing all he can without blaming himself. Has anyone read "Superman: Peace on Earth" by Alex Ross and Paul Dini? E_S -----signature----- In this truth he knew himself to be. From sinking sands he stepped into light's embrace.
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Mastadge Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jun '99	Date Posted: 1/4/06 7:12pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	I think Superman would always win, which is why they always contrive way to let Batman win. -----signature----- "This will be our reply to violence: To make music more intensely, More beautifully, More devotedly than ever before." - Leonard Bernstein
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gabe Title: Administrator Emeritus Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 1/4/06 7:42pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	Ender_Sai posted: The thing about Superman as well is that he's got to have a remarkable sense of centre going for him. Indeed. His superiority is not just limited to strength and whatnot, psychologically, he is advanced in his own way as well. I have not yet read Peace on Earth. I've heard good things though.
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citizenjohn Title: President, MEPA FanForce, NYC Registered: May '01	Date Posted: 1/4/06 8:27pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	Batman, for the simple reason that he has no powers and its just him and his gadgets. In some of the better written stories he doesnt even need the gadgets. -----signature----- MEPA http://www.mepa-nyc.com G'Kar - "There is no greater power in the universe than the need for freedom" Sic Semper Tyrannis Veni Vidi Vici The Revolution Has Begun
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Raven Title: SFF: Books and Comics Mangler Registered: Oct '98	Date Posted: 1/4/06 10:22pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	I think that it's very important for Batman to be able to win. Basically, when it comes right down to it, Batman is the greatest human being there is. The only fictional human character I can think of off the top of my head who is as close to human perfection as Batman is Conan (side note: that'd be an awesome fight ). So, if the greatest of all regular human beings is not up to taking on whatever may come with his own skills and wits, what does that say about humanity? Batman is in my mind the champion of humanity in the DCU, whether or not he and humanity realize it. -----signature----- 1. Seek enlightenment. 2. ??? 3. Prophet.
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PrincessKenobi Registered: Aug '00	Date Posted: 1/4/06 10:58pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	I love Superman, and he is my fave of the two. But didn't Batman beat Supes in Kingdom Come? I think I read somewhere that Batman has Kryptonite Golves that could leave Supes defenseless and be defeated. I think Batman's reasoning for it was in case Superman ever went crazy agian, he would be prepared for it. So yeah I would have to go with Batman. ~PK~ -----signature----- I'm the Craziest Girl On the JC!! Everybody loves me!!! Princess Shiny of the JCC Shiny Council http://www.freewebs.com/shinycouncil/ Master Beehived Chanteuse Beardi Knight House Leader of Gryffindork. I <3 You JCC Hat
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darth-sinister Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jun '01	Date Posted: 1/4/06 11:35pm Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	There was no fight in "Kingdom Come". There was the classic fight in "The Dark Knight Returns" and not so classic "The Dark Knight Strikes Again". In DKR, Batman is wearing a suit that's drawing power from the Gotham Public Power company. He also unleashes a volly of gadgets and weapons. Superman breaks three of Batman's ribs. Green Arrow uses a Kryptonite gas filled arrow to distract Superman and give Batman the chance to get a few more licks in, before faking his death. There were other fights, but these are largely seen in Elseworlds stories. I like both characters, but I cannot really choose between either one if I had to. They are both the epitomie (sp) of being a superhero. They are the World's Finest team. Even when Batman disses Superman. -----signature----- Stewie: "Oh, this is an even bigger jackpot than when the Emperor came up with the formula for great Star Wars dialouge." Palpatine: "Something, something, something. Dark side. Something, something, something complete."
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SLAVE2 Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 1/5/06 1:36am Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman - Date Edited: 1/5/06 1:54am (1 edits total) Edited By: SLAVE2
	When I was younger Batman was always my favourite (perhaps because of the 60s TV show, I loved that as a kid), but as his stories have just got darker over the past two decades or so (I guess since DKR) I've found myself finding Superman the more compelling character and would now say I favour him. Spidey beats them both of course. Oh and Supes would whoop Bats in a fight if he wanted too. Ultimately Batman is just a man, and Superman is practically a god. -----signature----- Episode I: 10/10 Amazing! \| Episode II: 10/10 Outstanding! Episode III: 10/10 Unbelievable! \| Episode IV: 10/10 Incredible! Episode V: 10/10 Brilliant! \| Episode VI: 10/10 Fantastic!
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gabe Title: Administrator Emeritus Registered: Jul '98	Date Posted: 1/5/06 3:58am Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	Mark Millar's Red Son features my personal favorite Superman/Batman confrontation. Extremely offbeat, but I love how both characters are represented. One of my favorite Elseworld series, and Superman series period. The fight in DKR is of course a classic as well. One of my favorite Batman, and Frank Millar series.
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obi_webb Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 1/5/06 8:16am Subject: RE: Batman vs. Superman
	Mastadge posted: I think Superman would always win, which is why they always contrive way to let Batman win. that's dead on i think. i love both characters, and i slightly prefer batman, but there is NO WAY that batman could ever take superman without a ridiculous amount of luck. but batman having this grand elaborate plan to beat superman, and then superman flying in at super speed and beating batman with one punch wouldn't be an interesting story to read, or to write. -----signature----- Jedi Consular- Acolytes of Revan A Jedi's Sacrifice- my kotor fic http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/22040803/p1/
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