Throughout the hallowed halls of fandom and the internet, every conversation about who Batman could beat in a fight always comes down to the same question: “How much prep time does he have?”

Any disciple of the martial arts will tell you that while great warriors can win many battles, they do not become great until they know how to lose.

Some comic book storylines are memorable for a single event. Sometimes a character dies, other times a new character might debut. Sometimes it’s the passing of a torch that sticks in readers’ memories.

Batman. A hero who’s prepared for any scenario, no matter how dire. A man who will always do whatever it takes to ensure everyone sees another day. A fighter who habitually snatches impossible victories from the jaws of certain defeat.

To say the least, 2022 has been an eventful year for Batman.