World's Deadliest Warrior: Marvel
Vs. DC Edition...Captain America vs. Batman
How would the Caped Crusader fair against the ultimate patriot and superhuman soldier known as Captain America? Who would win in the ultimate battle to the death? Can a rogue millionaire vigilante with a gaggle of gadgets and superior fighting skills defeat a timeless warrior beefed up by a special serum and an unrelenting desire to defend freedom? Can the real American hero destroy a man driven by the pain of his past who extinguishes evil using the shadows and his unique urban combat skills? Let's match them up, power to power, strength to strength and see which legendary comic book hero can achieve victory in one of the greatest what if battles of all time.
The two columns below list
the offensive and defensive strengths of both warriors.
Let's take a look at how they stack up.
The Breakdown:
Batman
Offense:
1) Martial Arts and Urban Combat.
In multiple incarnations, he has been trained by Ra’s Al Goul (as an assassin), Richard Dragon (the martial arts master), and
Zatara (escapist extraordinnaire). He is
equally effective at close and long range, adept in battling in any environment.
2) Stealth Tactics.
Most of the time you won’t see or
hear him coming and when you do it’s already too late.
3) Utility Belt.
A plethora of weaponry and tools at
his immediate disposal. Below is just a
short list.
(list courtesy of http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Utility_Belt)
(list courtesy of http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Utility_Belt)
Infrared ordnance
Smoke capsules
Fingerprint analysis kit
Forensic analysis kit
First aid kit
Lockpicking tools
Kryptonite ring
Tear gas pellets
Micro-processor power source
Micro-recorder (updated regularly)
Batline spool + grappling gun
Miniature Laser torch
Bat-shaped handcuffs
Various incendiary capsules (including plastique and thermite)
Rebreather and gas mask
Tracker
Cryo capsule
Sedatives
Toxin illusion of death
Mini explosives
Light Grenades
Anti fire foam
Grenades iron filings
Silver nitrate
Ultrasonic transmitter (to attract bats)
And don’t forget the infamous and all important Bat-A-Rang
4) Planes, Boats, and Automobiles.
Let’s face it, the dude owns the
coolest rides on the planet, which are extremely useful in; taking on armies of
thugs, combat on various terrains, and scoring lycra or leather coated hotties.
Defense:
1) Body Armor.
The suit isn’t just bad ass, it’s functional.
2) The Cape.
In later manifestations, the cape can actually become rigid and be used
as a glider or weapon.
3) The Cowl.
In various forms, can possess night
vision gear, a gas mask, and infrared abilities.
4) The Gauntlets.
Again, not just for decoration, those
angled protrusions are sharp and quickly get to the point.
Vulnerabilities:
1) He’s Human.
No super powers mean it’s wits and
will alone.
2) The Cape, Cowl and Costume.
The potential to become rigid aside,
it’s still a cape, which makes it a liability.
Cowls limit peripheral no matter how high tech. The costume is bulky, and despite being
bullet proof, it is not impenetrable.
3) Limited by his Cause.
Although he is trained to kill and
has the skill sets to do so, and his consistent teetering between justice and retribution, this Dark Knight brings his baddies in alive to be dealt with by the system. Add in the fact, that despite his extensively
stocked Utility Belt, the winged avenger doesn't use guns.
4) Sidekicks.
In the more edgy incarnations, the
Bat flies solo, but throughout his legacy, he is typically assisted by a
young ward. This can be a benefit with
multiple opponents and a hindrance if that help is relied upon to heavily.
The Breakdown:
Captain America
Offense:
1) Superhuman strength.
This guy can bench press 800 lbs.
2) Superior Agility, Endurance, and
Senses.
The liquid power up he was given
makes him a fierce opponent for any enemy combatant.
3) This Guy Knows Combat.
He’s fought in wars throughout
history, trained in all forms of Martial Arts, Judo, boxing, and gymnastics. He is the entire UFC rolled into one guy.
4) Then there is That Freakin’
Awesome Shield.
Made of Vibranium-Adimantium, a concoction
of the two strongest alloys in the Marvel Universe, when thrown, it can slice
through the air with surgical precision and maximum impact.
5) Have Gun Might Travel.
He will use a gun if he has to and
has done so in the past.
Defense:
1) That Freakin’ Awesome Shield
Again.
Just as effective in repelling as
expelling the baddies.
1) Enhanced Healing and
Immunity.
He’s no Wolverine but his system
repairs faster than any mere mortal.
Vulnerabilities:
1) The Costume Ain’t Subtle.
It’s a star spangled bulletin board.
2) Oversized Sense of Justice.
Although he is a soldier first, and
trained to kill when necessary, Captain Steve Rogers is a purist. He dogmatically believes in freedom and will
go out of his way to defeat his foes but not end their lives.
3) Team Player.
Cap works best as the leader of his
team, alone he is amazing, together with his Avengers he is virtually
unstoppable. That reliance may have
caused too much dependence on the group dynamic.
There have
been so many incarnations and adaptations that to make this work, we have to pour
all their mythological and serial aspects into each champion
and then create a warrior scenario that will work on every level.
With that said, we have Batman as the true Dark Knight, tough as nails vigilante
who works alone among the shadows with a streamlined but equally effective
Utility Belt and Captain America, full
on super soldier defending and avenging freedom and liberty at any cost.
Let the deadliest battle in earth's history begin.
Being informed by S.H.I.E.L.D that
Hydra is forming a small but deadly new cell in a strange city called Gotham,
Rogers, aka, Captain America investigates an abandoned factory in the dark and gloomy
city. He has been told that the plant is
being used to create a deadly toxin designed for an imminent terrorist
attack. He arrives at night and begins
to assess the building when he sees a dark and cloaked figure entering the premises
through a side door. He moves in closer
and stakes out a second story window via a fire escape. The caped form inside is skulking between large
crates in between the shadows. His black
as night costume and unique cowl makes him a prime candidate for one of Hydra’s
warped thugs. Cap enters the building
through a broken out window. The dark
figure stops, he must have heard him; he then quickly disappears into the
blackness. Cap slowly moves toward a staircase
and descends quietly to the bottom level where he last saw his target.
With visibility limited, Cap
listens carefully for the slightest sound of movement in the vast
building. “What is this, “Batman thinks,
“Some new star spangled psycho.” Batman knows
this factory is where the Joker has concocted many chemical horrors in the past,
and this brightly colored buffoon matches his arch nemesis’ flair for over dramatic and comic costuming. It has to be one of
the clown prince’s new thugs. After
tussling with the Joker’s henchmen all day, Batman is in no mood to prolong
this potential encounter. He reaches
into his Utility Belt and retrieves a light grenade and arms it. He waits until his target walks within the
correct distance and hurdles the explosive into the middle of the room. It detonates before Captain America is able
to react, filling the entire room with a blinding flash.
Without a second to
lose Batman springs from his hiding place and delivers a flying kick to the
torso of his opponent sending him crashing to the floor. Cap is actually briefly winded by the blow
but recovers and raises his shield to avert a second strike from his new found rival. Batman strikes the shield with full force of
his kick. He stumbles back, his leg
throbbing in pain. Cap rises and delivers
a full on uppercut that sends the Bat reeling into the air and then flat on his
back. Cap regains his footing and takes
a defensive stance ready for his enemies’ next attack. Batman is stunned by his adversary’s prowess
and answers with a barrage of mini Bat–A-Rangs that streak by Cap. Cap is able to deflect most with his shield,
but one braizes his shoulder creating a deep and long laceration. Batman jumps back to his feet and rushes his foe,
he delivers a Superman style punch, but again, Cap catches him with his shield
mid air. He delivers a powerful strike
sending Batman into a nearby wall.
Batman slams into it with force but spins and rolls a smoke grenade onto
the floor right by Caps feet. Cap is
immediately engulfed in a thick grey cloud.
Cap is disoriented and receives a substantial
blow to the side of his head and then another roundhouse kick to his ribs. He swings his shield wildly, but it misses
and Batman answers with series of rabbit punches that hit with near surgical precision. Another barrage of kicks and Cap is down. Batman fires his mini grappling, and it wraps
around Caps arm that is holding his shield.
He jerks the Batline and Cap’s shield flies clear across the room. He retrieves a high powered Tazer from his
belt and rapidly kneels down and delivers a full shock to Caps neck. The weapon hums violently as the maximum voltage
is delivered to Caps body. Cap lays there still and lifeless. The Tazer did exactly as it was supposed to
and although this costumed character proved formidable, the battle is done. Batman grabs his Batcuffs and attaches one part
to Caps right wrist.
Before he can complete the task, Cap’s
eyes open and he swings his left arm around grabbing Batman’s arm. He pulls Batman over and thrusts his knee
into the Bat’s chest. Batman is winded
and gasps for air. He begins to pummel
the caped fiend in the head with his fist over and over again. Batman attempts to recoil but is unsuccessful,
and Cap flips him over. Captain America’s
ability to heal quickly has served him well against Batman’s weapon. Cap jumps to his feet and delivers a
roundhouse kick of his own to the now kneeling Batman. Batman’s only hope now is his cape, he
activates its control, and it stiffens absorbing some of the power of Caps
strike. But Cap punches straight down
onto the top of the Bats head. Batman
spins around in an attempt to take the legs out from under his opponent, but
his opponent is too quick. He jumps up
avoiding the sweep and lands another full powered punch to the Caped Crusader’s
cranium.
In a last ditch effort to free himself
from the beating, Batman releases his final light grenade after shielding his
eyes with a special protective lens concealed in his cowl. Cap is blinded again, and Batman delivers a
swift kick to his ribs sending him back again.
Batman rises and with what little strength he has left delivers a barrage
of martial art style strikes to his foe.
Cap defends, as best he can without being able to see his opponent, but
Batman is fast and accurate. Despite Cap’s
superior strength, it is Batman’s agility and speed that now dominate the
competition. “How is this guy able to
recover so fast, “Rogers thinks as he takes repeated hits from the Dark Knight? Caps sight begins to return, and his defenses
become progressively more effective, yet Batman is unwavering despite his ever increasing
fatigue. The wear of the battle and his foe’s
strength is beginning to fracture the Bat’s resolve.
Batman grabs an over head pipe with
both hands and drop kicks his foe directly into the chest. Cap stumbles back and the Bat drops and
swings with his gauntlets. The sharp
protrusions slice through Caps uniform and leaves deep gashes in his chest. The pain is incredible, and without mercy
Batman adds another solid drop kick. Cap
stumbles and falls back, sitting on the floor and his vision still blurred he
can barely make out his shield laying only feet from him. Batman delivers a roundhouse kick to Caps
head. Cap slumps to his side, but swings
his feet around and succeeds in taking out his foes legs. Batman falls to the ground, and Cap kicks him
solidly in his stomach on the way down.
Years of combat and Rogers has never faced an enemy like this, with such
stamina and skill. Who is he? Cap scrambles to his feet and towards his shield. The Bat tries to recover, but the pain is
rumbling harder and louder through his body.
Batman rolls over and tries to rise
to his feet. This fight cannot continue,
it has to end. Recovering a gas pellet
from his belt, he simultaneously actives the gas mask under his cowl. “This stuff will knock anyone or anything
out, “he grimaces. As he turns to release
the pellet, he sees Cap back on his feet holding his shield. Cap spins quickly and releases the shield
with everything he has left. Batman doesn't even have time to activate the device in his hand before he is struck
by the soaring armament. The shield delivers a concussive blow to Batman’s
head, striking it with the force of a car travelling at 45 miles per hour. It crushes his skull instantaneously, the
sharp shrapnel from the bone shredding his brain. He collapses
to the floor as the dormant pellet falls from his lifeless hand. He
lays there on the floor, blood pouring from his nose and mouth, with no time to
release a last gasp.
Cap cautiously approaches
his fallen enemy, a pool of deep red blood steadily forming below his
head. He picks up his stained shield and
stands over the caped villain. He kneels
down and checks for a pulse, there is none.
He has won but at what cost? The
factory was undoubtedly a ruse, the information was compromised, and there was
no one here, but the two of them, brought together by a sick twist of fate. But who was he?
Cap
calls in the rest of the Avengers, and they explore the location thoroughly to
find nothing. S.H.E.I.L.D was wrong, but
how, and why? Furthermore, why was his foe
there, as well? Days later Rogers
discovers the truth about his caped assailant.
He is shocked and utterly devastated by the information. Haunted weeks later by his actions and the knowledge
that he has now left the city of Gotham defenseless against its myriad of criminal
monsters he knows he must right what he has wronged. Intentional or not. Maybe
a former team member may be a suitable substitute. A mysterious rogue himself, propelled by his
own tragic past, the parts he remembers.
Or maybe he can find someone better equipped, adapted for such tormented
city. But is he just a myth or could he indeed
exist. If so, could the Dark Knight be replaced by the Dark Claw?
Winner:
CAPTAIN AMERICA
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