Batman runs the JL because....

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He’s only human. Why does he rule?

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You try telling Batman he isn’t in charge. No one can plan like bats he has and ab and c strike plan for any situation

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In my opinion one important thing that makes a leader is they just take charge and doesn’t wait for anyone to tell them what to do and I think that’s just what Batman did I think I just took charge and that his plans are so dope no one argued with it

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I never liked the fact that he is the leader. It should be WW or Martian manhunter

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I echo the sentiment for leadership from Diana and J’onn. Superman is a natural choice for leader too.

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He puts the others in the best places to be most useful. The JL might as well be extensions of his utility belt. Strategy and genius are my short answers.

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Great answeres! I agree that a real leader just takes the reigns. No asking. Its kinda already known.

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Ben Affleck “I’m rich”

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I like that.

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As a sports captain… you just take it. Prove yourself on the pitch/field…

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And you do, take the reigns… I understand what you said though.

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Just take charge when nobody else steps up. Not being a bully, but when everyone looks at you, you just know.

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Hope that makes sense.

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Officially, I don’t think anybody is in charge of the League. I think most the League knows Batman is a master strategist and knows how to best use the team to get a job done. He is focused on getting a result.

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Exactly what I said. Everyone looks at the leader. Automatic almost. Everyone knows the leader of the pack before the leader does.

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My guess is because he’s the closest to a grounded human (and the first to be in the JL sorry green arrow) you do see a difference in leadership when they hop on other planets.

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I don’t think Batman runs the Justice League. Don’t they all have equal say in what actions they take? Or did I miss something? The stories focus on Batman probably because he’s the most popular (sells the most comics) but the actual group of superheroes function as a team. Batman is a key strategist, which makes him a useful team member, but it’s probably his personality that makes you think he’s a natural leader. The same could be said for Wonder Woman and Superman.

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Martian Manhunter is the leader

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Lol. An outdated question…

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He’s rich… :wink:

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