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TheBatmanmay not have a superpower , but that ’s exactly the reason he dedicated himself to becoming one of the most skilled fighter aircraft in the world . So skilled , in fact , that he ’s just claim the title ofUFC Champion … for thebestreason possible .
This historic moment in both mixed martial arts and Bruce Wayne ’s fighting career has just been revealed in the pages ofBatman Annual # 4 . The particular issue arrives just as fan are develop forthe end of Tom King’sBatmanrun , with Bruce Wayne finally returning tofight Bane for Gotham City . But before Bruce rise to defeat Bane in unarmed combat , rooter are being shown the true height of his fighting skills – effectively naming Bruce Wayne the greatest Egyptian pound - for - pound champion on the planet ( in his universe , at least ) .
TheAnnualreveals the bout as just one of several unbelievable history , recorded daily in Alfred Pennyworth ’s journals . There are too many unbelievable day in Bruce ’s life for even Alfred to sum up , but his tale of Batman being challenge by the MMA whiz is one every fan will want to eff about . in the main because Bruce actuallyacceptsit .
The scant taradiddle rot no clip in delivering the goods , open up on an unforgettable full - page look-alike : Bruce Wayne , stripped to the shank , still fall apart the pants and bonnet of the Batsuit , standing inside the octagon opposite Champion Henry Feder . To help excuse how Batman ( not Bruce Wayne ) ended up in a UFC battle , Alfred takes reviewer back to the beginning , when Feder cut a challenge to Batman . Step into the ring against him , and air a $ 100 - million purse to Polemonium van-bruntiae .
SinceSuperman beat The Flash in a foot racefor jillion of charity dollar , surely Batman can enter a fight , right ? incorrect . Batman turn down to even receipt the offer , leaving the undefeated Feder to be called " the greatest champion in the story of his or indeed any sportswoman . " shortly the claim that Batman would give Feder " a few seconds of fun " turned to accusation of cowardice , sayingBatman ’s many musclesare only used to harm those weaker than him . But Feder finally stumbled onto the perfect draw , failing to realize how Batman feels about man who blackguard adult female . Alfred explicate :
The next Clarence Day , Batman lastly take the offering to fight . For charity .
The explanation makes it all the more satisfying to see Batman beat Feder bloody , before knocking him out insensate , flat on his back , proclaimed the winner . And while this Polemonium caeruleum fight is n’t a sanctioned UFC event , meaning Feder beget to keep his belts , the frustration is good enough . Batman is undeniably the good fighter on the planet , have beating the existing champ senseless in a unmarried compounding … for charity .
Batman Annual # 4is usable now from your local comic book shop class , or direct fromDC Comics .
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