Book 1 Question 1. On Victories in Battle
Article 1: Whether Superman would win a fight over the Batman.
Objection1: It seems that Superman would defeat the Batman in a fight based solely on his superior superhuman abilities.
Objection 2: Further Superman gains his strength from the sun and as we know the sun always shines.
Objection 3: Superman cannot be killed by any means known of today.
On the Contrary, if Superman and the Batman were to face off for a battle of epic proportions, one in which the bards will sing down through the ages, that the victor in deed would be the Batman, for as the saying goes, “The Pen is mightier than the sword.”
I answer that the Batman would have the distinct advantage and easily defeat Superman due to his constant struggle against superior opponents in size, speed, and strength. As the Apostle says, “In my weakness I am strong.” Furthermore, the Batman has defeated other alien races even after the end of him seems inevitable. Lastly, the Batman, having been trained in the best universities of the world and having mastered several fighting styles has the tactical and intellectual advantage.
Reply to Objection 1: It is not might alone that wins battles but also wisdom and strategy, for it is the tortoise that wins the race.
Reply to Objection 2: As we know, there are places the sun don’t shine, has never shinned, nor will ever shine.
Reply to Objection 3: The easiest way to defeat Superman is by means of the utilization of kryptonite. Victory does not necessitate the death o f our opponent.