Superhero March Madness

Superhero March Madness Superhero March Madness

I've got a 16 Hero Tourney for you to vote on.
Winner takes all!

Feature Opinion
By DogsOfWar - Mar 19, 2010 12:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

In honor of March Madness, I created a Superhero Tournament with 16 of the best Superheroes/Villains out there to duke it out. There can be only one! To level the playing field, I used only "low" power heroes and villains. No cosmic energy, flying, super speed or off the charts strength levels. Each one does have their regular arsenal with them (ex: Cap has his shield, Batman has his utility belt, etc...). This will be up over the weekend for all to vote on. Make sure to vote on all eight different match ups. Early next week, I will put up the Elite Eight followed by the Final Four over next weekend. The Championship bout will be shortly after that.

For those that are unaware, every March, the U.S. has a 64 college basketball team tournament to crown a national champion.

Let the debate and voting begin!












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CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 8:10 AM
@ tea

yeah he is, lol.

i can't wait to see Batman vs. Cap.

unfortunately i would have to go with Batman in that one
antonio
antonio - 3/19/2010, 8:37 AM
BATMAN VS RORSCHACH,MY 2 FAV BAD MUTHA[frick]AS WHO EVER LIVED!!!!!!!! I WOULD HAVE TO GIVE THE EDGE TO BATS
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 3/19/2010, 9:11 AM
Great idea for an article Dogs!

But we all know Batman beats everybody. lol!

Alot of these are pretty one sided, I must admit
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 9:19 AM
@ supermario

thats the beauty of it though, these are just the initial round fights. wait till the winners start going up against each other, then it'll get interesting. like Cap vs. Bats!! thats such a tough call.

@ dogs

this is a great article man, i love it!
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 9:20 AM
@ T2

yeah, the perfect man vs the perfect soldier.

brains, ingenuity, and gadgets vs. hightened agility, strength, and strategy

i still have to go with Bats. he's just got too many tools at his disposal.
SolidSnake
SolidSnake - 3/19/2010, 9:23 AM
I vote Black Panther all the way, top 8 smartest in the marvel earth!!
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 3/19/2010, 9:30 AM
@CDB

Bats vs. Cap? How is that not one sided? lol!
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 9:44 AM
@ supermario

how COULD it be one sided???

Batman knows almost EVERY form of martial arts in the world, plus a few that aren't known except by a small handful of people. and he's got gadgets for nearly EVERY situation.

Cap has heightened agility, strength, and speed, but remember, its only heightened to the full potential of his own body. there are other normal people in the world that have the same agility, or strength as cap, Cap just has it all in one package. he doesn't have any "Super" powers.

i've heard people say batman wouldn't even be able to take a punch from Cap, but thats just wrong. Batman has taken plenty of punches from the likes of Killer Croc and Bane, both of which are MUCH stronger than Cap.

i think its one of the most even fights in comics, personally. neither is willing to give up, and both will fight until their left unconscious. they're probably just about even when it comes to fighting skill (batman knows more forms of martial arts, but Cap is stronger and faster). the only thing, is Cap has a shield, and Bats has an ass-full of gadgets. i have to give it to Bats.

UberGeek
UberGeek - 3/19/2010, 9:49 AM
Acording to nerd comandment number seven this vote is rigged.

7) Thou shalt acknowledge that Batman beats everyone, ever, anywhere at fighting.

That's right, he beats everybody.

Even Optimus Prime.

Even Darth Vader.

Even Chuck Norris.

He'd find a way. He's the [explitive] Batman.

Batman is the winner vote over!
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 9:55 AM
@ kaos

lol
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 3/19/2010, 10:00 AM
That's why Batman is the #1 seed! He's gotta get through 4 battles against some stiff competition in order to take home the trophy.

@SolidSnake-I like Black Panther too. He can do some damage in this tourney.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 3/19/2010, 10:04 AM
Damn all the ones i voted for our in the lead lol! : P

(Including GA TEA lol).

Great article @ DOGS! This is fun!!!

Come on.... who voted for [frick]ing CATWOMAN?!? ; D
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 10:06 AM
@ LEEE

hahahahahaha. i thought that was a weird match up.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 10:07 AM
daredevil vs. batman would be tits
SolidSnake
SolidSnake - 3/19/2010, 10:20 AM
Considered an intellectual equal to Reed Richards and Dr. Doom. Fact is T'Challa just have more resources than Bruce.

Wakandan Tech is one of the best in Marvel. His Vibranium claws and suit alone would curb stomp Bruce.

But then again the Batman always finds a away!


Also Batman would lose to Deathstroke also without prep.


CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 10:37 AM
@ solid

yeah, batman vs. black panther is a tough one!! the vibranium lined suit makes a huge difference.

but no, deathstroke wouldn't beat batman. :)
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 3/19/2010, 10:54 AM
@Kaos- So it is written, so shall it be done. Hilarious stuff right there.

Batman vs. Cap would be AMAZING to watch fold out!
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 3/19/2010, 10:57 AM
OK, We're about 10 hours in and here are the standings

Batman (50) Vs Rorschach (5)

Captain America (39) Vs Winter Soldier (1)

Daredevil (32) Vs Elektra (1)

Punisher (24) Vs Catwoman (7)

Black Panther (18) Vs Nightwing (13)

Deathstroke (22) Vs Deadshot (6)

Iron Fist (20) Vs Ozymandias (14)

Hawkeye (16) Vs Green Arrow (17)
McLovin
McLovin - 3/19/2010, 12:11 PM
Ok, I'm not a rocket surgeon or anything, but I can still do 2nd grade math. Who the hell took the time to only vote on the Bat vs Ror? Batman has 65 votes and none of the others come close to that amount. Come on guys! Don't be lazy! If you took the time to read this and pick one fight, how long can it possibly take to go through the rest of the list? Let's keep this going and make this article that DogsOfWar took the time to put together for us worth our time!

p.s. Does anyone really have any doubt that will come down to Bat vs Cap? Don't get me wrong, Black Panther and Deathstroke deserve to be there too, but it will come down to a popularity contest.

p.p.s ***SPOILER ALERT!!!*** Don't want to ruin it for everyone, but Batman wins at the end. It's in the nerd comandment number 7, as previously stated by kaos ...
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 12:48 PM
@ mclovin

no man, going by this, the next round will be Cap vs Bats. so they won't be the last two.
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 3/19/2010, 1:11 PM
@CDB-Cap (if he wins against Winter Soldier, ;D) will fight the winner of Green Arrow Vs Hawkeye. Cap can only fight Bats if they both go to the finals.

If you see my bracket on the right, Cap is the #1 seed in the lower bracket.

GA and Hawk are going back & forth for the lead
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/19/2010, 1:42 PM
@ dogs

oh, i hadn't seen that. i stand corrected :) i'm at work, so i think its messing with what i can see, because it looks like your bracket is covered by the poll windows. i'll check it out when i get home.
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 3/19/2010, 1:52 PM
I didn't know that might be a problem. Hopefully this helps.

McLovin
McLovin - 3/19/2010, 3:15 PM
Corndog - I like your reasoning behind why Cap vs Bat would be a great fight. But I think the same argument can be made for Deathstroke vs Bat or Cap. He is stronger, faster and more agile (if only a little bit) then either of them. He is a formidable martial artist and has a shit load of weapons and armaments. He has been around for decades and has a shit load of fighting experience. He's def no push over! I'm not saying he would def beat them, but to say he could never beat them is a bit of a stretch IMO...

p.s. I I got $5 on Bats! Who's with me?
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 3/19/2010, 4:05 PM
Cool stuff!
If John Wall was a Superhero....He would win!
UberGeek
UberGeek - 3/19/2010, 4:53 PM
@McLovin i see your $5 and raise it double x2 [$20]

Yeah we all kinda know how this ends but the getting there will be fun and intresting to see.

@Lee i voted Catwoman sometimes you need to back the underdog, and since she's one of Batman's ho's he's got her back! :P

Seems like most of us are all voteing the same way - kinda cool to be (mostly) in agreement over something
SHHH
SHHH - 3/19/2010, 6:08 PM
My real bracket is fallin apart...Where is the Sleeper..

@NightAvenger4: Michigan State is his kryptonite....
Makiveli21
Makiveli21 - 3/19/2010, 6:55 PM
nobody beats chuck norris
Makiveli21
Makiveli21 - 3/19/2010, 6:56 PM
and cap has been shootin up super soldier serum- he would knock batboy the fcuk out!
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 3/19/2010, 7:42 PM
cool
UberGeek
UberGeek - 3/19/2010, 9:48 PM
@Makiveli Chuck Norris is a wimp; Batman eats guys like him for breakfast everyday.

Cap isn't actually any stronger than an above average athletic person, same as Bats.

Difference is Batman will do whatever it takes to win - even cheat!
soperman
soperman - 3/19/2010, 10:42 PM
Iron fist will destroy you all, yes even batman.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/20/2010, 6:19 AM
@ makiveli

yeah douchebag, cap might be shootin' up super soldier serum, but he's nowhere near as strong as bane or killer croc, and bats takes punches from them all the time.

DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 3/20/2010, 8:44 AM
Here are the latest updates

Batman (121) Vs Rorschach (12)

Captain America (89) Vs Winter Soldier (3)

Daredevil (72) Vs Elektra (5)

Punisher (62) Vs Catwoman (11)

Black Panther (40) Vs Nightwing (35)

Deathstroke (51) Vs Deadshot (17)

Iron Fist (46) Vs Ozymandias (29)

Hawkeye (40) Vs Green Arrow (39)

We've got a couple matches that will go down to the wire!
SolidSnake
SolidSnake - 3/20/2010, 10:49 AM
So many Batman riders, although Rorschach is pretty shit can't even beat a bunch of cops!

Cap and New Cap would be pretty close, since they know each others weakness. Hand to hand it would go to Cap while long distant would be even depending on who gets the jump.

Again pretty even 6/10 for Dardevil since he got some training from the Hands being their leader now.

Read Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe!

Grayson gots some skill but no way he can best T'Challa.

Again depends who gets the jump, Deashot's is pretty smart and may pulled an upset if Deathstroke is not careful.

Ozymandias may get Danny if he gets some prep time, but Iron Fist will just unleashed on him. Danny is probably the best hand to hand combat in the list

If its an Archery shoot out than Ollie will take it, but if the Ronin in Clint comes out than it is another different story.

Conclusion Hawkeye (40) Vs Green Arrow (39) justified its tightness, but Panther and Nightwing does not.


jusme6
jusme6 - 3/20/2010, 2:52 PM
Great post Dogs!
I'm gonna just throw it out there and say I'm gonna vote against Batman in EVERYTHING. He wins too much. I'll vote for the underdog (Chuck Noris would be an underdog). I'd really like to see the trophy go to T'Challa. I think he's got what it takes to sweep this tournament.
flames809
flames809 - 3/20/2010, 3:01 PM
so whos the winner?
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 3/20/2010, 4:26 PM
@flames809-This is just the first round. I will leave the voting open all weekend. The winner of each of these battles will go on to round two. I will have a new article with voting for that. If you are familiar with the college basketball tourney, its the same way.

I will keep updating the scores regularly.

Thanks to everyone for the compliments. I was thinking of doing a larger tourney but its been done before and it always comes down to Superman vs Hulk or Thor. This way the playing field is leveled.

@jusme-I'm rooting for someone to upset Batman too!
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 3/20/2010, 7:43 PM
@SHHH-Yeah,They wish. :) Demarcus Cousins,Patrick Patterson,and Eric Bledsoe are the rest of the Justice League....
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