Batman's Greatest Strength Is That He's So Much Like His Villains

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For most superheroes, supervillains are merely dangers to society who need to be stopped by any means necessary, but Batman sees things a bit differently in DC Comics. Case in point, prior to the events of Justice League #33 by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke, Jessica Cruz is unwillingly chosen by The Ring of Volthoom to become the next Green Lantern, but because the ring forced itself onto her, it also took over her body. Under its control, Jessica wreaks havoc over her town with the League struggling to calm her down.

At one point, JLA member Lex Luthor had a plan to essentially fry her brain, but Batman intervened simply by talking to her and relating to her traumas. In his own words, Batman identified himself as a «victim» like Jessica who was «afraid of the darkness out there.» He spoke on finding the strength to face his fears, convincing Jessica that she was «tired of being afraid.» That was enough to help the latest Green Lantern calm down long enough to neutralize the situation.

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This is the kind of behavior that separates Batman from the average hero and what makes him so good at his job. He recognizes that his villains are more than just villains–they're victims, just like how he was a victim the night when he watched his parents get murdered in Crime Alley. Understanding that his villains are merely people with trauma who need extra guidance is Batman's biggest strength.

This is a strength that separates Batman from most of his peers. Not just from a JLA infiltrator like the villainous Lex Luthor, but even the League's most noble members like Superman and Wonder Woman. What separates Batman from most of his peers is that before he even