Tom Holland has shared his verdict on Spider-Man vs. Superman. During an interview with Heart featuring a sit-down with young fans, Holland was asked whether Spider-Man could beat the Man of Steel. Why Batman gives Spider-Man a fighting chance against SupermanThe reason Holland picked Batman first may point to Batman’s history of using Kryptonite against Superman. Over the years, Batman has found numerous ways to challenge Superman using careful planning and Kryptonite. Their rivalry played out on the big screen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, where Batman used Kryptonite weapons to weaken Superman and nearly defeated him.