Every Batman ranked from weakest to strongest

1. Christian Bale's Batman in The Dark Knight Trilogy

Christopher Nolan decided to bring some more realism to the Batman franchise, so he introduced us to the most grounded version of the character yet. Christian Bale was the man tasked with bringing him to life and his performance in the role has since gone down in history as one of the very best.

Bale had a lot to work with, delving into Bruce's origins, showcasing his troubled past and highlighting how mentally strong he was. After all Bruce had endured in his life, he made a life-changing decision to become the protector of Gotham City, putting his body through immense trials and training to become the ultimate vigilante. That's where his physical strength comes in, as he survived the League of Shadows' rigorous training process before bringing all of them down (including his teacher Ra's Al Ghul) to save Gotham.

This Batman is a hand-to-hand expert, engaging in almost all fights with the same unbelievable levels of technique. That makes him untouchable to the typical criminal, many of whom we see him outpower and outmaneuver quite easily. He's also a master of tehatricality and deception, leaning into some of Batman's greatest strengths, defeating his enemies before he even lays a finger on them.

If you were ever in any doubt as to how strong Bale's Batman is, he managed to return from having his back broken, escaping an inescapable prison, and ultimately defeated Bane to save Gotham City one more time. That right there is the perfect example of the physical, mental, and emotional strength that this version of the character possesses. You don't get much stronger than that.