The influence of power on perception

If you are into superheroes, you will like this illustration : I am going to use Flash (DC) and Batman (DC).

I took the scene from the movie Justice League (2017) where Barry Allen (The Flash) asks Bruce Wayne (Batman) what his superpower was.  Bruce Wayne answers, "I'm rich".

We can find here a video - go to 2:50 for the exact clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jqn9KC10AI

Of the five superheroes in the movie - The Flash, Cyborg, Aquaman, Superman, and Wonder Woman - only Batman does not have a superpower. His lack of special superhuman abilities did not stop him from being a superhero because he chose to be one (Hina, 2013).

Batman uses Expertise as a power source. This Expertise allows him to use his "strength of mind and character" (Spohn, 2017) to make the right call and to delegate who is the best superhero to save the day.

The Flash's leadership power source is Legitimacy.  The Flash's ability in the science of Speed Force (in the DC Universe, this is a real thing) and being the fastest man alive gives him this legitimacy.

Yes, I know Spiderman is from the MCU.