I've only read some comics featuring Taskmaster. In Avengers: Initiative, he was hired to train other super-villains to fight. I know he's trained others as well and he's damn good at it too. From what I've read, he's very intelligent and tactical. But yeah, Slade I would say has an edge in prep time. But with Taskmaster's abilities, he has a slight edge in terms of fighting skills. A damn good fight imo.
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True, but not because of a jobbing aura. Slade really is good as he's shown to be. Imo it can go either way though. But I'm kinda leaning towards Slade as of now in rounds 1&2. Round 3 may be a toss up.
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Deathstroke's not quite as skilled, but he has higher physical stats and a healing factor. Prep, he wins fairly definitively, melee only is closer but I'd still go with Slade.
Taskmaster should be able to perform most of Slade physical abilities (speed, agility, and some strength) accept for the HF and enhanced mind. Even though Slade has prep, so does Tony. Round 1 & 2 is close as well. It's just that Slade has better weapons imo. But since round 2 is only bladed weapons, Taskmaster can still come away with some wins. Both are just really good tactical combatants.
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