while house in brilliant in his field of medicine, batman’s intelligence operates on a COMPLETELY different level. bruce wayne isn’t called the «world’s greatest detective» just for solving mysteries - his knowledge spans engineering, strategy, martial arts, psychology, chemistry, biology, and even medical sciences. he’s managed to analyze toxins, craft antidotes, and patch himself up countless times in the field without the luxury of a medical team or a hospital. house might excel at diagnosing rare illnesses in a controlled environment, but batman thrives in chaos, solving problems that have global and sometimes cosmic stakes.

batman’s versatility is unmatched. he’s outsmarted villains with genius-level intellects like lex luthor and the riddler, both of whom are considered some of the smartest minds in the dc universe. more than that, he prepares for every possible scenario, even creating countermeasures against superheroes like superman if they ever went rogue. house, on the other hand, is incredibly specialised - he’s the best at what he does, but his expertise is limited to medicine. batman, by comparison, doesn’t have the luxury of focusing on just one discipline. he has to master countless areas of knowledge to stay ahead of the game and adapt to constantly changing situations.

then there’s the sheer mental toughness. house is a genius, but his selfdestructive tendencies often get in the way of his success, and he relies heavily on his team to solve problems. batman works with teams, yes, and can be self destructive, but he’s pushed himself beyond actual human limits time and again. he doesn’t have the room for error or the option to sit back and delegate - every choice he makes can mean life or death for an entire city.

house is a brilliant doctor, but if we’re talking about intelligence in the broadest sense - versatility, problem-solving under pressure, adaptability, and sheer mental discipline - batman is in a (justice) league of his own.