Poll Batman & Superman: Pro-Reg. or Anti-Reg.? (23 votes)
My friend and I are having a debate. We were talking about the idea of DC having a Civil War storyline like that of Marvel. I suggested that Batman would lead the Anti-Reg. side and Superman the Pro-Reg. side. He suggested it as the other way around. I'd say we both gave some good points as to why Bats or Supes would lead each respective sides. Here were our reasons:
Me: Batman Anti-Reg. & Superman Pro-Reg.
In Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, we see Batman come out of retirement and have a showdown with Superman, who had become a government employee. Many may argue that that universe was just Frank Miller's twisted version, but we've seen Superman side with the government in other stories too, and almost never Batman. While both Batman and Superman are opposed to giving up their identities, I believe that if it came down to it, Superman would be the first one out of the two to register with the government and give up his identity. In The Marvel Civil War storyline, the event that triggers the Registration Act is the blowing up of an elementary school. After an event like this and rants from enraged parents and people, Superman would probably reluctantly register and become the leader of the Pro-Reg. side out of guilt.
Him: Batman Pro-Reg. & Superman Anti-Reg.
Although Batman has always kept his identity secret, an event that makes people want superheroes to register, must be bad. Maybe even so bad that it could cause Batman to lead the Pro Reg. side. Batman has never trusted superhumans. He's even developed contingency plans to take down his own friends, in case they ever go rogue. On the other hand, Superman has always worried about keeping his identity a secret to protect his family. This would motivate Superman to lead the Anti-Reg. side, even if he is against his bestfriend.
What are your thoughts? Who would lead each side? Would they both be on the same side? Or would someone else lead one of the sides, or two other people leading each side? Let me know in the comments below, and please vote!
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