Taskmaster destroys him in H2H, but if Batman makes good usage of his gadgets, he takes it, IMO.
It is more than possible to take Taskmaster in H2H, even if you're a street leveler, but that only applies if you're Deadpool, who also takes Captain America down, if he really wants it. I don't see Batman being like Deadpool.
Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
Batman shows Tasky a horrible move and as Tasky executes it, Batman one shots him for a tko
Interesting that Prometheus included Batmans fighting style.
That must mean he has a few tricks of his own, or developed his own techniques, otherwise Prometheus could simply learn all the styles Batmans learned and know what Bruce knows..
Given that Prometheus is a close analogue for Taskmaster, and how Batman is with prepping against every known threat, I wouldn't put it past him to have protocols in place to deal with move copiers.
Cassandra Cain exhibited similar on the fly style copying abilities. (Stick fighting with Oracle, which she never learned before in her life but picked up in the middle of a training exercise.) Could you see Bruce not figuring out a way to take her down, if push came to shove?
Originally posted by Caliuga
Taskmaster at his absolutely peak should take it in hand to hand....barely...
I'd say Tasky by a good margin. Taskmaster has the fighting style of everyone in the marvel universe by now.
With his ability to predict movements, there isn't really any move Bruce can pull that taskmaster can't anticipate and neutralize. In the unlikely event Bruce knows a style taskmaster doesn't, taskmaster masters it instantly.
Can't really see a way anyone who isn't superhuman can take this guy out without PIS, honestly.
Cassandra Cain exhibited similar on the fly style copying abilities. (Stick fighting with Oracle, which she never learned before in her life but picked up in the middle of a training exercise.) Could you see Bruce not figuring out a way to take her down, if push came to shove?
good question, but I'd say no. for a few reasons.
Taskmaster has the physique of a man in his prime, not a young girl. Yes, I do think this makes a difference.
Taskmaster is way, WAY more experienced. Fighting skills are one thing, but strategy is another. Taskmaster runs the most highly sought after organization of assassins in the world, and has fought and won against far more opponents. This is the dude that infiltrated SHIELD twice- the second time completely undetected. he won't be lured into making rookie mistakes.
Taskmaster's copying ability seems to be better than Cain's- he can learn and execute moves at superspeed by watching them on tv, become a virtuoso pianist by watching, or emulate things like bullseye's superhuman aim. I would say his abilities are better.
Originally posted by Space M ummy
I'd say Tasky by a good margin. Taskmaster has the fighting style of everyone in the marvel universe by now.With his ability to predict movements, there isn't really any move Bruce can pull that taskmaster can't anticipate and neutralize. In the unlikely event Bruce knows a style taskmaster doesn't, taskmaster masters it instantly.
Can't really see a way anyone who isn't superhuman can take this guy out without PIS, honestly.
Well, there's more to winning fights than mastering styles.
In the game of chess, you can have a man who knows every tactic available, and be called an expert, and struggle against a master. And that same master can get taken apart against a grandmaster. Tactics vs strategy vs experience, basically.
Originally posted by cdtm
Well, there's more to winning fights than mastering styles.In the game of chess, you can have a man who knows every tactic available, and be called an expert, and struggle against a master. And that same master can get taken apart against a grandmaster. Tactics vs strategy vs experience, basically.
you might have made this comment before I finished my edit.
I made that point when comparing Cassandra Cain vs. Taskmaster. Tasky not only has a TON of first hand combat experience, but also started and manages an extensive criminal(?) network. Everyone from Hydra to the US government respects him enough to request his services and training.
So, he not only has tactical knowledge, but the wisdom and experience to put it to good use. I wouldn't really say the same thing about Cassandra Cain.
Originally posted by cdtm
Interesting that Prometheus included Batmans fighting style.That must mean he has a few tricks of his own, or developed his own techniques, otherwise Prometheus could simply learn all the styles Batmans learned and know what Bruce knows..
Given that Prometheus is a close analogue for Taskmaster, and how Batman is with prepping against every known threat, I wouldn't put it past him to have protocols in place to deal with move copiers.
Cassandra Cain exhibited similar on the fly style copying abilities. (Stick fighting with Oracle, which she never learned before in her life but picked up in the middle of a training exercise.) Could you see Bruce not figuring out a way to take her down, if push came to shove?
most likely yes
Originally posted by srankmissingnin
Taskmaster has Daredevil and Cap's moves in his repertoire, why would he handicap himself and fight like Batman? 😈
lol
Originally posted by Enzeru
Taskmaster destroys him in H2H
Best to avoid hyperbole. Destroy implies lack of a fight or any sort of strain. No one on TM's level will "destroy" Batman.
I wouldn't put it past Bruce to pull the same trick Deadpool did, for example.