User blog comment:18emerc/Does Phase 2 involve Match?/@comment-4821105-20120810163751/@comment-47881-20120812200407

Maybe Batman has been a little too awesome in his latest animation incarnations. I was very glad when he got enthralled by the Starro-tech just like any other Leaguer. That would have never happened in the DCAU. He would either have anticipated the Light's plan weeks beforehand and had already inoculated himself, or he would have subdued RA on the spot. Frankly it's a breath of fresh air not having Batman outsmart and outdo everyone.