Batman is pretty smart when it comes to other DC heroes: how does he rank to the Marvel guys?

[Mantis Girl 94]

When Batman is surrounded by the other members of the JL, or the JLA from the old days he has no problem figuring out situations that even Super Man (who can read medical books and perform surgery in a matter of minutes) can't figure out.

Don't get me wrong; Bruce is one Smart SOB!

I love him.. but I have often wondered where he would fit "Smarts" wise in the Marvel universe. I know he is no Reed Richards, but would he be close??

[oasis1313]

When Batman is surrounded by the other members of the JL, or the JLA from the old days he has no problem figuring out situations that even Super Man (who can read medical books and perform surgery in a matter of minutes) can't figure out.

Don't get me wrong; Bruce is one Smart SOB!

I love him.. but I have often wondered where he would fit "Smarts" wise in the Marvel universe. I know he is no Reed Richards, but would he be close??

Tim Drake is smarter than Reed Richards and Tony Start put together.

[Triple J]

Really depends upon your definition of smartness.

There is intellectual smartness...emotional smartness..and even within those two, there are several sub categories

Take for instance: Tony Stark. He is smarter than Bruce in some subjects (Engineering specifically). But, Bruce is definitely smarter than him in general (like street smarts).

Oh, and don't forget other factors, like habits. Luthor, for instance. He is definitely one of the smartest guys in DC universe (probably the smartest, but his ego and pride prevents him to harness his full intellectual prowess).

[Mantis Girl 94]

I guess I would look at "Overall smarts"...Combine the street smarts, tech, detective abilities, and just all around "smart"!

[Don C]

When Batman is surrounded by the other members of the JL, or the JLA from the old days he has no problem figuring out situations that even Super Man (who can read medical books and perform surgery in a matter of minutes) can't figure out.

Don't get me wrong; Bruce is one Smart SOB!

I love him.. but I have often wondered where he would fit "Smarts" wise in the Marvel universe. I know he is no Reed Richards, but would he be close??

Comparing Bruce to Reed Richards is apples to oranges, in my opinion. I'll admit that I haven't read a lot of really old stuff. But in the JLA I have read, Bruce is more of a tactical genius. He knows how to take down anyone. Reed is a scientific genius. He'll build you a time machine, but ask hims to plan an invasion of Apokolips and he'll be lost.

Their IQ levels are probably about the same, though.

[Mantis Girl 94]

Comparing Bruce to Reed Richards is apples to oranges, in my opinion. I'll admit that I haven't read a lot of really old stuff. But in the JLA I have read, Bruce is more of a tactical genius. He knows how to take down anyone. Reed is a scientific genius. He'll build you a time machine, but ask hims to plan an invasion of Apokolips and he'll be lost.

Their IQ levels are probably about the same, though.

Thanks, I will have to take note of this

[Tony Stark]

Tim Drake is smarter than Reed Richards and Tony Start put together.

LMAO! This is sarcasm right?! I know Tim Drake is a genius as I've read just about all his apperances and I'm a fan, but this has to be a joke.

[earl]

Thinking about it, I'm not sure who you would say is the greatest detective of the Marvel Universe. Wolverine is a tracker. Daredevil's heightened senses and legal knowledge is certainly formidable in detective work. Spider-man's mix of science and street smarts are shown to be an effective detective. Nick Fury has the single minded thirst for knowledge on friend and foe along with planning. Certainly Captain America is the tactical mind of the Marvel U.

Batman has a unique mix. I'd say for his tech, he obviously outsources quite a bit of work compared to the Marvel technical/scientific geniuses. Black Panther is comparable to Batman with a combination of wealth, technology, knowledge and fighting skills. I'd say he is probably the closest comparable character.

[dupersuper]

Science:
Mr. Fantastic
Superman
Batman

Detective work:
Batman
Superman
Mr. Fantastic

It evens out...

[Matt the Manly]

The geniuses in Marvel kinda make Bruce look like a chump

There's Reed, Doom, Stark, Pym, Tchalla , Cho, McCoy etc


Or in DC, Metron and Braniac.

Bruce Wayne is....highly popular. Thats all I can say

Because by feats he doesnt crack the top 20 in a Marvel/DC combined list

Part of that is because of DCs lack of super geniuses whereas in Marvel every other guy makes Einstein look retarded

[Flash Gordon]

Superman can read and comprehend an entire medical book in a second, he has Batman beat.

When it comes to MARVEL guys Tony Stark and Reed Richards are smarter than Bruce. Now if my life were on the line, and I had to choose someone to save me out of Iron Man, Mister Fantastic, and Batman...my money would be on Batman every time.

[JaggedFel]

Tim Drake is smarter than Reed Richards and Tony Start put together.

A Joke but Drake has looked better at science and engineering in the New 52. He has built some robots.

[Flash Gordon]

A Joke but Drake has looked better at science and engineering in the New 52. He has built some robots.

Call me when Tim Drake has journeyed to other dimensions and built suits of armor that can survive in deep space.

[Alan2099]

Comparing Bruce to Reed Richards is apples to oranges, in my opinion. I'll admit that I haven't read a lot of really old stuff. But in the JLA I have read, Bruce is more of a tactical genius. He knows how to take down anyone. Reed is a scientific genius. He'll build you a time machine, but ask hims to plan an invasion of Apokolips and he'll be lost.

Their IQ levels are probably about the same, though.

I think that's selling Reed pretty short. I mean Reed could build a time machine out a paperclip, two potatoes, and some magic markers.

[Flex Mentallo]

Batman excels at planning, strategy and detective work. Unmatched really in that area. Marvel guys tend to get caught with their pants down pretty often lol.