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One of the many demand of being a member of theJustice Leaguecalls for being up for a conflict at a moment ’s notice . A on-key Justice Leaguer must be ready for any and anything at all meter , whether that means have a multiversal battle in the skies or a engagement to the destruction with the latest giant of the week .
Sometimes , a Justice Leaguer will have to be quick for a one - on - one competitiveness at a moment ’s notice and sometimes , that fight can get literal ugly real fast . Such one - on - one fights can get ugly in a hurry , and when they get despicable , they be given to get gory . It does n’t weigh if that one - on - one fight happens to be against a villain or sometimes another hero . Some members of the Justice League have experienced some of the most red fights that any hoagie could enquire for in their superhero career . Below are10 of the most cruel 1 - vs-1 fights in Justice League history .
Wonder Woman vs. Superman
Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #3
In a post - apocalyptic DC Universe , ravaged by a war started by humanity , the US government made the decision to nuke Themyscira . Superman was on the side of man , but was blow out of the water at the government ’s actions . He apologize to Diana , but when a projectile bump off the island and wiped out the Amazons , she was in no humor to talk . This forced a fight between the two , where Diana attacks Clark with unrelenting unsighted furore . The two descend to bloody C , with the competitiveness culminating at the Fortress of Solitude , where Wonder Woman pounded into Superman with fists full of Kryptonite . She put down the killing blowby punching a fix through Superman ’s chest .
2020’sWonder Woman : stagnant Earth#3 was written and pull by Daniel Warren Johnson .
Reverse Flash vs. Batman
Batman #21
kick off theWatchmencrossover have intercourse as " The Button " with style , Bruce Wayne was in the Bat Cave , when he received a brief vision of his father , Thomas Wayne , theBatman from theFlashpointtimeline . Just then , a resurrected Reverse Flash appear , called upon by the Button , and mistook Bruce for the Batman who killed him , Thomas . After introduce himself , Eobard Thawne started to vex Bruce within an inch of his liveliness , until Bruce could defend himself , pierce a Batarang through Reverse Flash ’s foot . Bruce ’s degenerate thinking allow him to take vantage of Eobard ’s momentaneous gloat . Still , Eobard got what he wanted , the Button , though it was more than he bargain for , when it sunburn half his consistency off .
Batman#21 was written by Tom King , with artwork by Jason Fabok . It was issue in 2017 .
Shazam vs. Superman
Kingdom Come #4
In the alternate succeeding ofKingdom Come , where Superman is retired and an grownup Billy Batson is under Lex Luthor ’s mind control , Shazam and the Man of Steel came into engagement when Luthor made Billy split up captive out of the Gulag prison . While the Justice League trade with the prisoner , Billy and Clark faced each other one - on - one . Superman set forth to get the advantage , blasting his laser vision instantly intothe then - Captain Marvel’sface , butthings hold a cruel turn when Billy starts clapperclaw " Shazam ! " over and over again in Supes ' counsel . The magic lightning essay too much for Superman , as he starts leech from his eyes , mouth , and spike .
Kingdom Come#4 was write by Mark Waid , with prowess by Alex Ross . It was released in 1996 .
Batman vs. The Joker
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3
In the worldly concern ofThe Dark Knight Returns , a 50 - something - year - old Joker spend 10 years in a catatonic state at Arkham Asylum , until he got farting that Batman pull himself out of retreat . The two forever fighters make up for lost time in the series ' third issue in a county bonny brawl that conclude , befittingly for two enemies practically in love with each other , within the Tunnel of Love . As red as their skirmish get , Batman still , even in old age , ca n’t bring himself to kill The Joker . Joker , though , with a Batarang in his eye , finish the job for ole Bats by snapping his own neck opening .
Published in 1986 , Batman : The Dark Knight Returns#3 features story and art from Frank Miller .
Batman vs. Superman
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #4
The Dark Knight Returnsearned its reputation aspotentially the best Batman storyby boast not just one , but multiple candidate for his most brutal combat . As if his devotee ’s words with the Joker was n’t intense enough , the series followed that up in its next and last issue with a affaire d’honneur between the World ’s Finest . The brutality of the fight truly reached its crescendo as Clark pop order Bruce each vital organ he ’s decimating , as he was offend them . In the conclusion , a last - moment assist from the Green Arrow allowed Batman to pound out at Superman to win it all . In his own words,“I want you … to remember , Clark … the one man who beat you . "
1986’sThe Dark Knight Returns#4 was write and drawn by Frank Miller .
Black Adam vs. Hawkman
Black Adam: The Dark Age #3
Black Adam and Hawkmanindividually have each had a report for being DC ’s most brutal hero throughout the years – meaning this fight was always border to happen one daylight . As expected , the two were evenly matched , as they trade one blow after another , neither ab initio able to gain the vantage in the difference of opinion . thing change once the fight need to the breeze , though ironically , this caused things to go in the south for Hawkman , rather than Black Adam . at long last , flight medical specialist Hawkman was set up for bankruptcy , as Black Adam rip his extension off , hale him to crash into the ground beneath .
Black Adam : The Dark Age#3 was written by Doug Mahnke , with artistic creation by Peter Tomasi . It came out in 2007 .
Wonder Woman #219
As seen above , in an earlier ledger entry , few allies are capable of dishing out such boisterous punishment to each other quite like Superman and Wonder Woman . The opinion was no different here , except this instance was a little more iconic in the history of DC lore . Most DC reader will remember the horrifying conclusion of Wonder Woman snap Maxwell Lord ’s neck to break Superman ’s mind control , but one thing that ca n’t be omit is just how the two Leaguers pulverized each other beforehand . From Diana give Clark a concussion mid - fight to slicing his neck capable with her tiara , Wonder Woman well-nigh vote out Supermanin this round .
admiration Woman#219 was written by Greg Rucka with art from Tom Derenick , Georges Jeanty , Karl Kerschi , David Lopez , and Rags Morales . It was published in 2005 .
Superman vs. Doomsday
Superman #75
No leaning focus on Justice League fellow member ’s most brutal fight aspect is complete without the fight that was a top tidings story in 1993.The Death of Supermantook the world by storm , with the last itself taking place duringSuperman#75 . No man or creature overwhelmed the Man of Steel in his integral superhero career quite like Doomsday , and few have done so ever since . Doomsday gave the intact Justice League a outpouring for their money , before he and Superman crusade throughout Metropolis . The knock - down pull - out encounter ended with both return co-occurrent kill reverse to each other , in one of the most disgraceful comic book bit of all time .
Released in 1993,Superman#75 was write by Dan Jurgens , with nontextual matter bt Brett Breeding .
Batman #40
Joker and Batman are truly destined to do the same dancing forever . Not just duking it out in a battle of good and evil , but as seen above in The Dark Knight Returns , have unflinching physical battles as well . Each fighting seems to get bloodier than their last and perhaps their bloodiest – besides their most recent whereBatman potentially kill Joker – came during the finale of Scott Snyder’sEndgamearc . It end with both champion and scoundrel lying in pool of their own descent , torso mutilate , and in Batman ’s case , blood decant from his eye as a Joker card is jammed in it .
Batman#40 was written by Scott Snyder with graphics by Greg Capullo . It was released in 2015 .
Wonder Woman vs. Medusa
Wonder Woman #210
Fights like this are how Wonder Woman earned her repute asthe scariest member of the Justice League . Hermost gas constant - rated killcame not against a supervillain , or even another hero , but against the fabled Gorgon , Medusa . Much of the brutality came from Diana needing to take cringe - induce measures to avoid Medusa ’s stoney gaze , such as blinding herself with snake venom . In the remnant , she bring off to deal the final puff by cutting off Medusa ’s straits . CountlessJustice Leaguemembers have endured beastly fighting , but few more so than what Wonder Woman went through in this unbelievable , unbelieavable violent battle .
publish in 2004 , Wonder Woman # 210 was written by Greg Rucka , with graphics by Ray Snyder and Drew Johnson .
