Summary

• Despite the new Batman's efforts, the real Dark Knight's trust in allies will ultimately lead to victory over Zur-En-Arrh.
• Zur-En-Arrh's paranoia and need for control make him a formidable foe, but Batman's reliance on others is his true strength.
• Batman's willingness to work with his allies in the Bat-Family and Justice League will play a crucial role in defeating Failsafe.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #147!Despite the danger of DC's terrifying new war against Zur-En-Arrh is heating up and Bruce Wayne isn't going down without a fight. One surprising moment shows just why this new Batman has already lost his war with the original.

In Batman #147 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez, Bruce has broken out of Zur-En-Arrh's prison and is on the run. The new Batman starts feeling the pressure as Dr. Daniel Captio and Amanda Waller remind Zur-En-Arrh of the uphill battle he's facing.

Zur-En-Arrh retreats to his Batcave and gets into a fight with Robin, who attacks Zur-En-Arrh after realizing the new Dark Knight has been misleading him the entire time. Zur-En-Arrh subjugates Damian and tells him that in another world, Zur-En-Arrh can trust others. But Zur-En-Arrh believes that Batman "can only rely on himself".

Zur-En-Arrh Believes Batman Only Trusts Himself

Batman's backup personality was created to help Bruce deal with intense stress. But after a particularly trying period that began with Batman being hunted by the powerful contingency Failsafe, Zur-En-Arrh decided it was time for him to step up. The alter ego had his consciousness transferred to the Failsafe body, intent on using it to launch a worldwide crusade to end crime. Zur-En-Arrh imprisoned Bruce in Blackgate and took to Gotham as the new and improved Batman. He arrested Gotham's villains en masse as the real Batman escaped Blackgate to try and stop Zur-En-Arrh's reign of terror for good.

Aside from lacking the moral fiber or humanity Bruce possesses, the real difference between Zur-En-Arrh and Batman is that the former is far more paranoid and distrustful than Bruce ever was. Zurr-En-Arrh is someone who needs to be in control of every facet of any situation, thinking that his way and only his way is the right one. Granted, Bruce has had moments like that in the past, but Zur-En-Arrh is wrong that Bruce only relies on himself. Batman's true strength and why he always wins is because he depends on others to help him when he needs it.

Batman's Allies Will Ultimately Help Him Defeat Failsafe

Zur-En-Arrh has been a formidable opponent for Batman and he's come closer than many to ultimately defeating Bruce. But Batman is always going to win because he knows when to take control and when to let his allies in the Bat-Family or Justice League take things over. Zur-En-Arrh can't possibly win because he insists on having absolute control over everything. But even for one of the most prepared Dark Knights, that level of control is impossible. It might be hard, but Batman's willingness to work with others may ultimately help him beat Zur-En-Arrh.

Batman #147 is available now from DC Comics.