Batman vs Wolverine is a matchup that on paper, may seem to be out of the realm of possibility for Batman to win. Wolverine is a mutant with admantium skeleton a healing factor and deadly lethal claws, while Batman is only human after all. However, if we delve into Batmans true capabilities, we shall see that Batman is much more than just "only" human.
Batmans greatest weapon is his mind. In a standard arena Batman will be able to see the lethal little Wolverine has 12 inch claws and know he will have to stay away from him until he knows exactly what he's dealing with.
Considering Batmans master deductive ability he will know Wolverines full capabilities early on and be able to defeat him with skill, gadgets, and clever tactics, all in combination with each other. This will prove to be greater than Wolverines standard "swing my claws at the other guy" strategy.
Part 1: Martial Arts skills comparison
Batmans record is nearly the best for any street leveler in all of comicdom.
Batmans winning records on Top 10 martial artists and peers of the Top 10 martial artists:
Cassandra Cain
Lady Shiva
David Cain
Zeiss
Master Haim
Sensei
Azreal
Hawkman
Bane
Manhunter (Paul Kirkman)
Batmans even record with peers of the Top 10 and above:
Karate Kid !!! (This guy fights Daxamites and Supergirl evenly)
Deathstroke
Prometheus
Owlman
Batmans losing record with peers of the top 10:
Bronze Tiger - Batman has stalemated this guy twice as well. Bronze Tiger has also stalemated Deathstroke.
Wolverines record is not as stellar unfortunately
Winning record:
Iron fist- * during an exhibition match with no claws or Iron Fist while both characters were considerably holding back. Perhaps not a real win but should be mentioned nontheless.
Captain America- possibly his most impressive win, also proves that pressure points and soft tissue attacks (tendons ligaments etc.) can be damaged for extended periods of time.
And that's it. That is Wolvies winning record on peers of the Top 10
Wolverines even record:
Shang Chi- one win one loss.
Daken * Daken is prolly on the lower skill level around Punisher level, and is about equal on average with Wolverine. - Lost due to stab wounds.
Mr X- proves Logan can be knocked out.
Wolverines losing record:
Daredevil - a clear step above Wolverine. Out of 4 fights Wolvie only looked superior once.
X23- Shows Wolverine depending on his HF too much while X23 uses a clever tactic to nullify the HF
Punisher- Wolverine lost to an explosion.
Wolverines other notable showings:
Vs Elektra also proves that Wolverine can be affected by nerve strikes and neck stabs.
Vs Kitty Pride possessed by Ogun. Susceptible to stab wounds.
Vs No name black special ops guy with laser claws. Susceptible to stab wounds. Wolverine collapses due to extreme exhuastion.
As we can see, Batmans resume is far more extensive and impressive than that of Wolverines in skill comparisons with other similarly skilled opponents. And Batman doesn't have a healing factor either, we must reach the logical conclusion that Batman is a step above Wolverine in the martial arts skill department.
Now, it has also been argued for the pro Wolverine side that Logan has the potential to kill Batman in one attack. However, the same can be said about any of the street levelers that Wolverine has lost to; Daredevil, Shang Chi, Mr X, Captain America, why hasn't Wolverine killed these guys when they have fought? And they have had extensive fights.
Batman will not be so easy to put down either.
Here Batman absorbs a potential killing move while outskilling his opponent- a ninja assassin trained by Master Kirigi.
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Batman absorbing potentially lethal stab wounds while fighting Zeiss.
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Probably the most relevant example. Batman fights a highly skilled opponent named Feast with enhanced stats and HF very similar to Wolverines.
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Here Bats absorbs another killing move while displaying superfast reflexes.
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These examples prove that Batman can survive multiple stab wounds and keep on fighting AND win.
Part 2: Gadgets
Batman can immobilize Wolverine. While immobilized Batman can gain the advantage while Wolvie tries to free himself.
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Batmans tazer is strong enough to KO a giant alien.
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Batman carries morphine strong enough to KO Plague, one of the 4 horsemen that Black Adam fought in WW3. If the morphine does not KO Wolvie it will at least disorient him during the fight, giving Batman the advantage.
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Batman destroys Doomsday clones with explosive batarangs.
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More explosive Batarangs that hurt a prototype Amazo. Also displays Batmans speed as Amazo has Flash speed here.
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Batman can grapple Wolvie, throw acid in his face, then kick im!!!
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Any single gadget may not be enough to stop Wolverine. However, multiple gadgets in combination with Batmans superior martial arts will prove too much for the damage soaking mutant.