Wolverine has one fatal weakness: push him far enough, and he loses it. In a fight with Batman, that would be all she wrote.

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This is what Claremont and Miller "changed" in the ending of the Wolverine mini-series.

I think the Batman villain that comes closest to Wolverine at his most "deadly" is Ra's Al Ghul immediately upon emerging from the Lazarus pit. The centuries of martial arts experience, the berserker rage, the quick healing etc. If Batman can handle Ra's in that state, (which he has, and I'm sure he's planned ahead for future encounters) then I'm sure he's prepared to handle Wolverine.

A healing factor won't stop Wolverine from being knocked out. He'll just wake up sooner. Which means he can be restrained. An adamantium skeleton may be a plus if you're going up against the Hulk, but even an ordinary bone skull can break a man's fist in a brawl. Martial artists usually go after soft tissue - muscles, nerve clusters and internal organs.

Wolverine may have super senses, but if Batman knows about them, they're a liability. It means Wolverine is MORE vulnerable than most to strong lights, sounds, smells and tastes.

A fight between them may not be cut and dried, but I wouldn't sell Batman short.

QUOTE: A fight between them may not be cut and dried, but I wouldn't sell Batman short.

Certainly didn't mean to do that and I think your explanation makes sense.

Wouldn't gas or poison knock Wolverine out anyways?  He can get knocked out by gas, just recover faster?  Right?  Who knows these days?