Who is better: Spider-Man or Batman?

**Oli-ver** · 09-05-2005, 04:36 AM

Im a big fan of Spiderman but i have to say i do think Batman is better, Batman doesnt really have any powers like all the other super heroes. Batman has to use Gadgets to get were he is while spiderman has got his powers.

**dark angel** · 09-05-2005, 07:22 AM

i like both alot but i think i like spider man a bit more.

**MagnetoSucks** · 09-05-2005, 11:46 AM

Spiderman. Spiderman owns Batman.

**We R. Venom** · 09-05-2005, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by MagnetoSucks

Spiderman. Spiderman owns Batman.

Quote quote. indeed. Spider-man.

**Spiderfan** · 09-05-2005, 03:07 PM

Spider-Man owns all. Batman is cool but Spider-Man is better.

**heavysoul** · 09-05-2005, 03:44 PM

1) Bruce Wayne = Filthy rich guy with emotional problems & lotsa gadgets.

Peter Parker = Working class guy with emotional problems & spider powers.

2) Bruce Wayne/Batman, the character, is driven/aggressive/vengeful as a business man and a hero.

Peter Parker/Spider-Man, the chacracter, is guilt-ridden as a man and a hero.

3) The sacrifices made by each character are very specific to their issues. Wayne sacrifices his humanity to make crime pay for his loss, Parker sacrifices his relationships with his family/friends to maintain a promise made to his uncle. They both wear costumes that would be laughable in the real world (although they look great in print).

4) They're both neurotic is their own ways.

I suppose it comes down to who you identify with more... minus the gadgets and/or super powers. It would be interesting to read the comments made by people had Frank Miller never touched Batman. Stan Lee created Spider-Man pretty much how we read him today.

I love both characters and think they're too different to compare fairly

**Anthony Johanson** · 09-05-2005, 04:07 PM

Tough choice, but I chose Spiderman.

**Aziz Abbasi** · 11-27-2009, 02:26 PM

Heh, sorry for pushing an old thread up

Spider-Man & Batman are both IMO underrated

SPIDER-MAN:
1. Spider-Man is his own man
2. No sidekicks
3. Not a team player, he's a solo man (until they made the mistake of placing him in the "New Avengers")
4. few gizmos, multifunctional, can use more and keep it in little space
5. Quipy
6. Doesn't need to waste fuel
7. Mean of transportation is fast & not expensive
8. Influenced a guy who really used to despise him to be a man who serves his community very well
9. Saying he's a whiner is far too abused
10. His costume covers all his features
11. Red & Blue are my two favorite colors

BATMAN:
1. Saves kids from being lost by taking care of them himself
2. Saves community by adding extra heroes
3. Does not have superhuman strength
4. I love detective stories

I prefer Spider-Man, then Hulk, Then Batman

**oldschool** · 11-28-2009, 04:52 AM

Difficult to comment on without qualifying what is meant by "better". I prefer Spidey but Batman would be second. If you were to ask who would win in a fight, that is a different topic alltogether. Suffice to say, both are easily 2 of the most strongly developed characters in comics/modern mythology.

**slavko123496** · 11-28-2009, 09:54 AM

Batman, mostly because of his costume, style, and attitude! I love how he is vigilante instead of some nerd, dressed completely in orange suit that supossed to represent Spider

**goof** · 11-28-2009, 09:58 AM

I made this choice on my pull list due to budget concerns and I picked Batman over Spiderman.

**Hromovlad** · 11-28-2009, 10:00 AM

Squirrel Girl

**slavko123496** · 11-28-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Hromovlad

Squirrel Girl

There is a pirate video game for SEGA Genesis "Squirrel King" based on Chip n' Dale, very obsecure

**Gabe De Los Muertos** · 11-28-2009, 10:35 AM

I hate these threads, sorry. I'm not choosing either anyway, as Batman is my favorite DC character and Spidey is my favorite Marvel character.

But better at what?