“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” presented audiences with the first cinematic portrayal of a clash between two of the most legendary superheroes. Although the film received mixed reviews, enthusiasts continue to analyze and discuss the epic showdown between Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman.

Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman fought in Batman v Superman.
The debate over whether Batman can defeat Superman, given the latter’s strength and powers, has engaged comic book fans for years. Nonetheless, a newly uncovered detail from ‘Batman v Superman’ appears to tip the balance in favor of the Dark Knight. This is the discovery fans made in the film and its implications for Batman’s preparation time.

Fans Uncover New Detail in Henry Cavill’s Fight With Ben Affleck From Batman v Superman

Henry Cavill‘s Superman and Ben Affleck‘s Batman came to blows in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film sees Batman’s distrust of Superman’s powers, leading to the Dark Knight preparing an intricate plan to fight the Last Son of Krypton despite himself being powerless.
Fans notice how Batman countered Superman during their fight in Batman v Superman.
One fan noticed how the film highlights Batman’s extensive preparations before the fight. The fan shared a clip on social media, which shows Superman using the same combo of punches to fight off Batman. However, Batman counters Superman’s combo and headbutts him.

As seen in the clip, Superman used the same combo of punches in his fight against General Zod during the events of Man of Steel. Therefore, one fan inferred that during his preparation to take on Superman, Batman studied the latter’s move set and devised counter moves, which added a new layer to the fight between the two superheroes.

Batman’s Prep Time Gets New Meaning After Batman v Superman Fight Detail

In comic book lore, Batman and Superman have clashed numerous times. Even without Superman’s superpowers, Batman frequently comes out ahead, defying expectations. Batman’s success against a foe of Superman’s caliber is largely attributed to his preparation time, which he uses to research, scrutinize, and ultimately leverage their vulnerabilities.
Fans hail Batman’s prep time in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
The clip shared by the fan is an appropriate example of Batman effectively using his prep time to find the flaws in Superman’s fighting style. Here is what fans had to say about the detail in Batman v Superman on X.

As the tweets suggest, fans love the subtle detail in the film, which shows Batman’s use of his prep time in a new light.

Additionally, enthusiasts observed that the scene highlighted Batman’s rigorous training in various martial arts, establishing him as a more formidable combatant than Superman. Thus, Batman exploiting the weaknesses in Superman’s combat technique serves as further evidence of his strategic preparation yielding significant advantages in epic confrontations.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is streaming on Max.