The Batman relevance argument.

[S.T.A.G.E.]

attaboy said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:

Who?  J'onn J'onzz!?  You humans are going to learn to quit putting your faith in these aliens who are the last of their kind.  When they turn on you and start taking over the world, what are you going to do?  Come running to Batman to save your ass, that's what! But don't worry.  Batman already has that covered.

 

Batman had a plan to turn Superman's skin invisible with modified Kryptonite and also drive Superman crazy with sun energy! Read Tower of Babel (which the animated film Justice League Doom was adapted from).  Batman has EVERYONE'S number. 

Plus, he's not the smartest guy in the DCU.  Guys like Mr. Terrific are smarter.  Batman's in everybody's head.  There are guys that could take him down in seconds but they're not going to try because they doubt.  In their mind, Batman has already won.  Batman is like a man in a cage with a lion.  He's got everyone trained.

Batman doesnt even trust most humans. Aliens have it pretty bad.