Just as it seemed Batman was about to claim victory over Superman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the conflict between the two heroes came to a grinding halt with the mention of one name: Martha. In a twist that inspired as much criticism as it did philosophical discussion, the two heroes united over their mothers' shared name. The topic has been hotly debated since the film's release, inspiring countless memes, parodies, and essays.
Diane Lane, who portrayed Martha Kent in the film, has now spoken out in defense of the twist, saying the name allows Bruce to finally see Superman as a human and overcome his feeling of powerlessness. "Superman and Batman certainly entered the superhero business from opposite roads, yet they have similar histories. There's the loss of your original family, so they're both orphans. And I don't think Batman sees Superman as human until he realizes that he has mother. And I think, when Batman makes the decision to rescue Martha, Superman's mother, in a way he's redeeming his own sense of powerlessness he had when he could not save his own mother."
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