Is Superman the leader of the justice league or is batman?

Just Wondering

Neither! They are a team and all make equal decisions.

It might be Cyborg actually. But it doest really work that way.

Batman is laughing!

I don't think they have any official leader, but the public and most of the members themselves probably see Superman as the leader.

Black Canary.

Oh wait, wrong continuity nyuk nyuk nyuk!

Well, the trinity are meant to lead equally...

In actuality, if you define a leader by someone who orders others and sets the plans, then Batman. If you define a leader by someone who inspires and rallies the team, then Superman.

They dont have or need a leader.

Batman is the leader in the new 52 but the pre new 52 League had a rotating chairmanship

Superman is the leader.

Superman (although if I had to pick who was best suited for leader, it would probably be Wonder Woman)

While I agree it's Superman, I would think Aquaman would be the best leader.

@scouterv: He would be good, but I think Wonder Woman would be better.

This

Whomever is most popular.

It was Superman till TDKR made Supes and B rivals, the Morrison era where it became a shared leadership because Batman was more popular, but Superman was still more iconic, and now it is just Batman.

It's a popularity contest, really.

Neither Wonder Woman is.

There is no specific leader. We've seen multiple members take leadership in a variety of situations.

@deranged_midget: nah, it's Batman in the N52. GJ confirmed it.

Pre 52 I think it was a team thing and everyone listened to everyone. Superman seemed like the go to. When he spoke, everyone listened.

Pretty much this. No one character has ever assumed leadership, like Superman or Batman used to Pre-Flashpoint

I'm curious on why you think that way! I'd like to hear your opinion.

new 52 wonder woman is literally the last person on the team i would choose as leader

she is way to hot headed and jumps into situations before she knows whats really going on

(i could be wrong and new 52 ww progressed a lot, i had to stop reading comics for a bit money trouble)

@thing150: n her New 52 series she's a perfect leader, and now that the Justice League has settled and there is no more tension, she's gotten the chance to be her real self again.

Maybe.

@deranged_midget: JL 12 or 13, the league said they elected Batman the leader.

Should be Aquaman goddamn it.

From what I read in the N52 Batman de facto leader of Justice League

Batman likes To think he is

@opis34:

In the New 52 it's clearly Batman, before that it usually rotated.

In Most Depictions:

Superman is the strategist and has the charisma that holds the team together/garners public support. That's why he's at the "center" of the Justice League and the Trinity.

Batman is the tactician and detective whose suspicions protect the teams from the shadows. He's Superman's main advisor.

People follow Superman out of love/inspiration. People listen to Batman out of fear/respect.

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But under Geoff Johns's pen:

Batman is an ineffectual, self-proclaimed leader who isn't taken seriously by the others. He just gives motivational speeches to the other characters who can save the day on their own.

Meh. At the moment Batman takes it but I do believe it should be situational to be honest.

This.

Each member brings something unique to the table and are/were leaders somewhere else.

Why not both?

Neither!

To make it very simple, Superman is the powerhouse of the team. He's the one that embodies pratically every trait his teammates have. He's more powerful than Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and Green Lantern combined. He's has fast if not faster than The Flash, although of course the Flash has one major advantage, because of the Speed Force he can run at supersonic speeds without causing mass destruction wherever he passes, Superman on the other hand he cant use the same speeds, because he would cause untold destruction due to the shock wave we would produce moving at those speeds.

Batman, is more the strategist of the team. He's the guy with the plan. And because he's so smart and paranoid, he has contingency plans for almost every scenario, giving him an almost superhuman ability to adapt and create strategies that take advantage of each of the team members abilities.

In short. Superman is the power, Batman is the brain. But neither one of them are the leaders of the Justice League. The JL has no official leader. They are unique people that come together to work for a common goal.

Says who? Answer: None of the Justice League members.

In all honesty their isn't a define leader on the team, because none of them carry all the aspects to being a leader in Justice League standards.

Like many have been saying, At a strategic level Batman would be the leader. As a moral compass It would be Kal but honestly I think its best to view the league as more democratic based, they all get a say, all have strengths to benefit the league, but the opinions of the trinity are usually held in high regard.

Fixed it for you.

@redwingx:

LOL. Fair enough, I'm an Aquaman fan myself as well so works for me, regardless hope my point was clear.

he would suck as a leader. people will keep wondering how he keeps beating the flash.

You people are silly ... Superman is pretty much in the center on every Justice league photo ...He is also usually the one giving speeches and making the plans.

New 52 though he is not leader.

Pre New 52, Superman did hold the position of Chairman and leader of the Justice League on several occasions, though the Pre New 52 JLA was often a 'first among equals' kind of team, where all the members contributed their own values, expertise and thoughts on dealing with threats. But yeah Superman was a leader alongside Batman Pre New 52.

However, in the New 52, it's established pretty clearly that Batman is the de facto leader of the Justice League due to his strategic and tactical mind. None of the other Leaguers have the authority and experience they did Pre New 52, especially not New 52 Superman. So the New 52 Justice League is more obviously led by Batman this time round.

@opis34: Depends on run. Several characther had been leaders of JL or JLA, but often they change the tittle like for exemple when Black Canary was the leader of JLA, she was the chairwoman of JLA. What is importante knowing how their leader the JL/JLA. Superman uses his charisma while Batman uses his skills.

@lvenger: In the New 52 it feels like Batman tries to take the lead, but the others don't listen much. Aquaman and Wonder Woman are both defiant. Probably because they are both a King and Queen.

I have noticed though that when the League makes a big decision (like Lex joining them) Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman decided together without the rest.

Plus the JLA run of Meltzer kinda hinted the "leader" is an illusion in a team like this.

batman is the sponsor

superman is the captain

MM is the Vice captain

Cyborg is the tech support / analyst

WW is the secretary

Flash is the scout