How would Deadwater hurt Hydroman? Human Torch has gone nova and steamed Hydroman and he just eventually reformed (I mean this would count as a forum win but I'm just pointing out that he can eventually reform even after something as extreme as that). Physical attacks aren't gonna do it either since his body is entirely liquid.
At the same time, I'm not sure what Hydroman can do to Deadwater. This looks like an eternal stalemate.
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