Why Black Widow's Taskmaster Is Better Than The Comics Version

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Warning! The following contains SPOILERS for the Marvel movie Black Widow. Read at your own risk!

Black Widow 's impressive opening weekend at the box office showed Marvel fans still care about Natasha Romanoff, and while that was maybe still true for many after the fact, there were some complaints regarding character representation in the film. A good number of people were somewhat miffed about the way that Taskmaster, a classic Marvel villain, was portrayed.

While I certainly respect the opinions of Marvel fans who prefer the traditional representations of Marvel characters, I have to disagree and think the MCU's new take on the character is arguably better. At least when we're speaking in terms of the MCU and the story it's telling, there's plenty of reasons to believe this is a stronger representation of Taskmaster than the classical take. As previously mentioned, we will be getting into spoilers going forward, so be sure you're ok with that before continuing!

Black Widow's Taskmaster Adds A More Connected Version Of The Character

In Black Widow , Taskmaster isn't the traditional character Tony Masters, but Antonia, the daughter of Red Room leader Dreykov played by Quantum of Solace alum Olga Kurylenko . Natasha Romanoff believed she killed Antonia years prior in an attempt to kill Dreykov years prior, but the character survived, and thanks to a chip implant, she could mimic the moves of anyone perfectly. Dreykov was also to maintain full control of his daughter with the chip and used her as a weapon in serious matters, like what occurred in the movie .

Marvel Studios could've gone with a more traditional representation of Taskmaster for Black Widow , and there was apparently a point where that was considered. Screenwriter Eric Pearson spoke to Slashfilm about the initial goal for Taskmaster, and why he opted for a different take:

We always talked about Taskmaster being this straightforward physical villain. And then the idea of looping it into the greatest shame of [Natasha’s] past, that’s how I constructed it — I wanted Taskmaster to matter the most to [Natasha] as a character and fit our story that way.

Whether intentional or not, Black Widow 's take on Taskmaster transformed the character from a cookie-cutter villain who could seemingly fit in anywhere due to the ambiguity of his origin, to a meaningful individual with ties to a legacy character in the MCU. In my mind, this is a more thoughtful approach to Taskmaster and one that shows more potential than simply throwing in some guy with a skull mask and a cape.

Black Widow's Changes Enhance Taskmaster Without Changing Too Much

There are always some outlier stories, but by and large, Taskmasters purpose in Marvel Comics has long been to be an expert trainer to the highest bidder. Whether it's HYDRA, the United States government or even The Avengers, Taskmaster is always willing to train whomever and wherever for the right price. Typically his motivations skew more villainous than noble, and he's unwilling to really do anything unless there's something in it for him.

There's not really anything in Black Widow that flies in the face of any of that, so it stands to reason that Taskmaster could become exactly that in any successive MCU appearances. If Marvel never does anything else with Taskmaster, I don't think the character is intrinsically ruined by the one appearance. Obviously I'm hoping to see this Taskmaster appear at some point in the future, and possibly have some sort of meaningful arc after her introduction in the MCU.

There's certainly an opportunity for Taskmaster to be a part of some future unannounced Thunderbolts lineup, which falls in line with things the character has done in Marvel Comics. We know Countess Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is employing Yelena, so it wouldn't be crazy to think she could've snagged Antonia as well. Sure, there would be some redundancies with both characters, but that mimic ability is handy as hell for training purposes.

The New Taskmaster's Look Is Much Better Than The Original Look

Marvel Studios has surprised me more than a few times with its ability to adapt the more outlandish costumes of Marvel characters for the MCU. Hell, the studio even managed to pull off Red Skull without him looking cheesy as hell, so it gets full credit for that. With that said, I don't think even the best attempt at recreating Taskmaster's iconic look for the MCU would've worked out. More importantly, it would've hurt the overall aesthetic of the movie.

A common complaint would be that the direction Marvel did go with Taskmaster resulted in a character that resembles a generic run-of-the-mill character you'd see on the front of a Call of Duty game, or even in the upcoming Snake Eyes movie . I can totally respect that critique and even agree with it to an extent, but not so much so that I think Marvel Studios was better off recreating the original costume of Taskmaster.

Imagine this movie being exactly the same, but someone is jogging around in a cloak and a skull mask. Add the fact that Taskmaster doesn't speak until the final parts of the movie, it just wouldn't have worked at all. Plus, Taskmaster's OG look is just too similar to more notable characters like Moon Knight and Doctor Doom. I think there has to be a quota on how many people can don the mask and hooded cape look, and obviously there'd be a much bigger sting if those guys didn't have it. Taskmaster may not be the most original-looking character in the MCU, but the character never really was.

Sure, we could've had a talkative Taskmaster who cracked wise and dominated the screen time of Black Widow , but I think the idea of that sounds much better than it would've played. Marvel fans got the version of the character who best fit the movie, and in my opinion, provided the better representation for the MCU.

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Black Widow is out in theaters and available to purchase on Disney+'s Premier Access . For more on the movie, be sure to check out our piece on the ending, and what it all could mean for the future of the MCU .

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Taskmaster vs. Deadpool: Who Is Stronger & Who Would Win in a Fight? (MCU & Comics)

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Due to the fact that he has a very… unique personality, Deadpool has made a lot of friends over the years but also a lot of enemies. A few, however, such as Taskmaster , exist somewhere in between that, endearingly called his frenemies. Seeing that Deadpool and Taskmaster are two of the deadliest mercenaries in Marvel Comics, who would win in a fight, and why?

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Both Taskmaster and Deadpool are humans who underwent some sort of augmentation and mutation due to experimental procedures. In ‘Taskmaster’ Vol. 2 #3, we learn that Tony Masters, aka Taskmaster, injected himself with an experimental Nazi version of the Super-Soldier Serum, which didn’t change much regarding his physical accolades but dramatically changed his mental prowess.

You see, the Serum enabled Taskmaster to absorb knowledge almost instantly. It augmented his brain chemistry in a way that enhanced the area of skill observation and retention, as well as both his long-term and short-term memory. That led to the most epic skill – or power, if you will – that Taskmaster has, which is his photographic reflexes.

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It enables Tony to perfectly replicate any move or skill he sees in person or on video after seeing it only one time. That includes things like Hawkeye’s archery or a complicated, elaborate piano concerto. Although he can do both, Taskmaster usually hones in on the combative skills when using this power.

The cognitive upgrade gave Taskmaster the ability to push his body past natural human limitations, giving him slightly superhuman reflexes, incredible agility, and, again, slightly superhuman speed, as we saw in ‘Taskmaster’ #4, where he could temporarily move twice as fast as a normal human being.

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On the other hand, we have Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool. He was always a popular character among comic book fans, but his popularity skyrocketed into mainstream public after the two (soon to be three) ‘Deadpool’ movies . So, who is Deadpool?

Wade was a highly skilled mercenary with terminal cancer before being taken and experimented on during the Project X experimentations. There, he was injected with a serum made out of Wolverine’s blood (along with other experiments), giving Wade an even stronger healing factor than Wolverine.

That is basically his main superpower – his healing factor is so powerful that even one remaining cell from his entire body can be enough to completely regenerate Deadpool. However, his healing factor is actually quite unique because of his cancer.

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His body is in a constant battle between the cancer and the healing factor. The super-cancer, as one can call it after it was affected by the experiments, constantly rapidly destroys cells in Deadpool’s body, whereas the healing factor constantly rapidly regenerates them. 

Remove cancer, and Deadpool would quickly ‘bloat’ with new cells being produced to the point where he’d literally explode. Remove the healing factor; the cancer would kill Wade within hours, maybe even minutes. This constant dynamic of cells being destroyed and regenerated is what makes Deadpool’s skin appear so damaged and, well, hideous.

Apart from the healing factor, Deadpool also has some slightly superhuman skills, but the damage to his brain is quite severe. He has multiple personalities and is likely the most insane superhero/antihero in Marvel Comics.

Seeing that both Taskmaster and Deadpool were augmented by external substances that altered their physiology both mentally and physically, I believe both should get points in this category, as their physiology is, in a way, quite similar.

Point(s): Taskmaster (1:1) Deadpool

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Strength & speed.

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We’ll keep this short, as the category is divided between the two mercenaries. Deadpool was shown multiple times (‘Deadpool Corps: Rank and Foul’ #1) to have a low degree of superhuman strength, being capable of lifting around 800 lbs (363 kg) with little effort. That being said, his speed is only at peak human level.

On the other hand, Taskmaster’s photographic reflexes and cognitive enhancements pushed his body over its natural limits, giving him superhumanly fast reflexes and a temporary boost to become twice as fast as a normal human (‘Taskmaster’ #4). However, he can withstand that temporary speed only for minutes before risking permanent physical damage.

Long story short – Deadpool is stronger, and Taskmaster is faster. Ergo, both get points yet again.

Point(s): Taskmaster (2:2) Deadpool

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This is where a difference in power levels is felt first. Although Deadpool can get hurt, his bone and muscle tissue are much denser and stronger than your average human. But it’s his healing factor that is unmatched by virtually anyone. Punches, blades, and bullets can hurt Deadpool, but he can heal from just about anything .

Even if you pulverize Wade with TNT or toss him into a wood chipper, Deadpool will heal. Only a single cell of his body staying behind is enough for Deadpool to heal completely. This was especially enhanced when Thanos cursed Deadpool with life.

He cursed him so that he could never enter Death’s realms, essentially making him immortal. That curse was lifted a while ago in the comics, but the unfathomable healing factor still remains. Also, Deadpool does not age at all, meaning he’s essentially immortal in that regard.

As for Taskmaster, he can push himself through pain, but he heals at the rate of a normal human being. Apart from his armored suit and mask, there’s no special buff to help him deal with injuries. He can get hurt, and he can die. Durability is a no-contest category in Deadpool’s favor.

Point: Deadpool (3:2) Taskmaster

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Coolest powers & skills.

Both Deadpool and Taskmaster are deadly mercenaries with tons of skills as marksmen, swordsmen, and hand-to-hand combatants . Both have insanely cool skills and powers, but their skills and powers differ drastically.

I’ve already mentioned Deadpool’s amazing healing factor but haven’t really disclosed what that encapsulated. He was resistant to almost every disease or toxin imaginable. Foreign chemicals did not affect him, too.

However, Deadpool was also immune to telepathic attacks. Due to the healing factor, having Deadpool’s brain in constant flux and having a completely fractured mind meant that any psychic attack against him was to no avail against Wade. 

Apart from that, the guy is a spectacular martial artist due to his unpredictability and intense training, and his reckless attitude makes him even more dangerous, as he is essentially not afraid of anything. Except for cows (yes, cows – read ‘Deadpool’ Vol. 4 #17) and being truly alone (read – ‘Deadpool Corps’ #5).

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As for Taskmaster, he has many skills, but essentially, all of them stem from his one awesome power – photographic reflexes. Taskmaster learned and perfectly mastered the skills of some of the most prolific martial artists, combatants, and sharpshooters in Marvel Comics history by simply observing- in person or on video.

That list includes Captain America, Black Widow, the Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Fist, Iron Man, the Punisher, Spider-Man (yes, he developed gloves and boots to be able to wall-crawl, too), Wolverine, Shang Chi, Bullseye, the Winter Soldier… the list goes on, and on, and on.

Every single character from that list is incredibly deadly on their own. Now, imagine a guy having all of their skills at once. That’s who Taskmaster is – easily the most skilled fighter in Marvel.

The best part about it is that, by replicating one’s skill to perfection and having such incredibly fast reflexes, Taskmaster can almost predict his opponent’s moves before they even make them. And this particular skill-copying ability doesn’t work on martial arts only – it works on just about anything.

This means that Taskmaster can become a famous musician, a highly skilled construction worker, an outstanding surgeon… you name it. The only guy he just couldn’t copy – was Deadpool. Due to Wade’s utter madness and unpredictability, Taskmaster couldn’t figure out his moves.

Another guy who had the upper hand on Taskmaster in combat is Moon Knight because, although Tony could technically replicate his fighting style – he didn’t want to because Moon Knight was crazy enough to actually take damage deliberately to inflict more damage.

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With everything said, I’d still give this category to Deadpool. Although Taskmaster’s abilities are incredibly cool, they don’t really work to the same extent against Deadpool, whereas Deadpool’s powers work on just about anyone.

Point: Deadpool (4:2) Taskmaster

Comic book encounters

And finally – which of these dudes wins in the comics more often?

The relationship between Deadpool and Tasky – as he so affectionately calls him – is quite interesting. They were enemies, rivals, and then kind of friends? Frenemies would be the right word, I guess.

In their first encounter in ‘Deadpool’ #2, Taskmaster wanted to show his pupils the ultimate amount of skill by defeating Deadpool in combat. However, Deadpool got the best of him in that fight due to his unpredictability.

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Taskmaster vowed to find a way to beat Deadpool, but more often than not, the Merc with a Mouth emerged victorious in their fights. In ‘Cable & Deadpool’ #36, Deadpool beats Taskamster in front of an audience he wants to impress and later thanks Tony for ‘letting him win.’

Taskmaster tells Wade he never let him win: “The truth is… You’re that good. You’ve always been that good. Which won’t get you a cup of coffee until you figure out how to be a professional…”

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Then there was the time when Tasky chose not to try and copy Deadpool, which is when he kind of had the upper hand on him. Taskmaster realized the Punisher fared well against Deadpool, so he decided to replicate Castle’s moves against DP – and it worked for a while.

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The two eventually kind of became buddies and worked together numerous times. My favorite encounter between these two was when Deadpool became suicidal and actually hired mercenaries – Taskmaster and Bullseye, to off him. Once they figured out he was the one to hire them, they denied him the satisfaction of ending his life. They had a great plan, though:

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We can go through these for a long time, but the fact is that Deadpool wins against Taskamster more often than not. Hence, he deserves the point for this category.

Point: Deadpool (5:2) Taskmaster

Taskmaster vs. Deadpool: Who wins?

As the score would suggest, Deadpool would win most of his fights against Taskmaster. Tony is methodical, and incredibly skilled, and based his strategy on replicating and predicting his opponent’s next move.

Deadpool is completely erratic and unpredictable, so he wins most of the battles against Taskmaster in the comics. Even if you negate that and have Taskmaster simply use a different style – as he did when he used the Punisher’s moves against Wade – it still leaves Deadpool with a superior power set – namely, his unprecedented healing factor.

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Ergo, even if Taskmaster wins once, twice, or ten times, Deadpool will still come back. It would only take one win for Deadpool to end Tony Masters forever if he really wanted to kill him.

And, if we were to compare the MCU Taskmaster with the Ryan Reynolds version of Deadpool – the outcome would be, even more dominantly, a Deadpool victory. Honestly, the MCU Taskmaster was kind of lame compared to the comic book version – not backstory-wise, but rather skill & power-wise. 

There’s nothing there that’d make me believe she could defeat Deadpool, who was literally torn in half by the Juggernaut and came back later like nothing even happened.

Deadpool has Tasky’s number – luckily enough for Tony, they’re not really enemies anymore.

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Taskmaster's secret power explains how he beats way more powerful heroes.

Taskmaster routinely takes on some of Marvel's heaviest hitters and even manages to snag the occasional victory. Here's how he does it.

In a universe full of characters with immense power, Taskmaster doesn’t seem like he would be one of Marvel’s top villains, yet he consistently manages to take on beings far stronger than he is. So how does he do it? The comics have the answer.

Marvel’s ongoing Taskmaster series from Jed MacKay has Taskmaster teaming up with Nick Fury after he gets framed for killing off the Avengers’ Maria Hill . To clear his name, Taskmaster will need to use his photographic reflexes to copy the kinesic signatures of three high-ranking officials so he can unlock the file Hill was investigating before her demise. In issue #2, Taskmaster’s attempt to observe Phil Coulson backfires into a battle with Hyperion, Marvel’s version of Superman. Despite being severely outmatched, Taskmaster manages to secure a victory over Hyperion with special kryptonite . Taskmaster's photographic reflexes may not let him copy the actual powers of any superhumans, but they still come in handy when fighting them.

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Thanks to his years of experience fighting the Avengers and other Marvel superheroes, Taskmaster has a plethora of fighting styles and techniques memorized, which he makes ample use of in issue #3. However, this issue also revealed another benefit of Taskmaster’s abilities. After infiltrating Buramsan Mountain by following Taegukgi, Marvel's new South Korean hero , Taskmaster observes Director Ami Han to get her kinesic signature and immediately notices she’s not what she seems. “There’s something about Han…” Taskmaster says, “She’s like Hyperion. Like Taegukgi. She may be pretending to be human, but she’s not…Enhanced physiognomy, no doubt. Enhanced senses too, I’ll bet.” Sure enough, Ami Han later reveals herself to be the White Fox, proving that Taskmaster can ID superhumans with ease.

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If that’s not proof enough, over in Marvel’s Power Pack #3 by Ryan North, Taskmaster shows he can not only tell when someone has superpowers, but can even tell what their powers are. When Zero-G tries to increase the gravity around Taskmaster to make it harder for him to move, Taskmaster can immediately infer what his abilities are based on his behavior and stance. In addition, he can also tell that his personal gravity was upped by 10%, showcasing a hyper-awareness of his surroundings. Although the Power Pack manages to outsmart him, Taskmaster proved that he can analyze his foes and determine their strengths and weaknesses with no more than a glance, which explains how he consistently takes on much more powerful opponents and comes out on top.

Taskmaster’s mind is an arsenal of all the best techniques from Marvel’s top fighters. Add that to his ability to infer ahead of time what his opponents’ capabilities are and it makes a lot more sense why Taskmaster is one of Marvel’s toughest villains.

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Taskmaster: how does the US version compare to the UK original?

Taskmaster USA is now airing on Comedy Central in the States. What’s been changed from the UK original?

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Chip shop chips for tea. Opening a virgin Panini sticker packet to fill a brand new album. Smelling the first satsuma of Christmas. Snapping off the little plastic bit from the lid of a Marks & Spencer Extremely Chocolatey Mini Bites tub when you’re the only one home . The prospect of a brand new series of Taskmaster fills us with more joy than the prospect of all these things combined. Dave’s comedy, now entering its sixth series, is a tonic for life’s ills. It’s silly and cheering and this world would be a much worse place without it.

Good news then, that in addition to a sixth series here in the UK, there’s now even more Taskmaster in this world. A US version of the show, co-presented by creator Alex Horne, has just started airing on Comedy Central in the states. Den of Geek investigated the first two episodes. Here’s how the US import compares to its UK original…

It’s much shorter.

Taskmaster is a half-hour comedy in the US, including three ad breaks. That leaves just under twenty minutes of task-mastering per episode, with two pre-filmed tasks and one live studio task. If you’re used to the UK version, it feels short. Comedy Central though, is airing the episodes as double-bills, which helps.

There’s no prize task.

In the UK version, the prize task is the first of each week, in which all five contestants each bring in a themed item (most unusual, meaningful, surprisingly expensive…) to create that episode’s prize collection. Points are awarded for the best and worst interpretations of the given theme. That’s been scrapped for the US show, which instead has one contestant an episode bring in an item they own that they really don’t want to lose. Early examples included a laptop computer and a cherished childhood toy.

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There’s a new Taskmaster.

Comedian and musician Reggie Watts replaces Greg Davies in the Taskmaster’s throne (and therefore it’s a bust of Watts’ head the contestants are competing to ultimately win) , with Alex Horne providing continuity as the co-presenter and task umpire.

The Taskmaster is less angry.

Reggie Watts is an altogether more calm and collected presence than Greg Davies, and less prone to aggressive outbursts. His humour is dry and whimsical, verging on the surreal. His presenting style is reminiscent of that of an old-fashioned anthology series armchair introducer. His show-closing catchphrase is “And remember… good night.” Watts praises the contestants, interpreting their various creative efforts with tongue-in-cheek erudition, and is generally more congenial towards them and Alex. He can, however, be ruthless, delivering one judgement that “in the spirit of generosity, she will get no points.”

The tasks are the same.

The US tasks are so far a repeat of the UK tasks. Get the basketball through the hoop without touching it, do something backwards that looks impressive in reverse (nothing even touches the utter delight of Tree Wizard ), rescue a ping pong ball from the bottom of a tall tube, make the longest continuous noise… It’s like a ‘best of’. Speaking of which …

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Under pressure, people still make entertainingly terrible decisions.

As in life, so on Taskmaster . Is it easy to kick a basketball into a hoop? It is not. Are Cheesy Puffs really the best choice of material for stuffing up holes in a plastic pipe about to be filled with gallons of liquid? No. They are not.

The nicest contestants still get picked on.

Mel Giedroyc, Mark Watson, Josh Widdicombe… they were all subject to the additional indignity of individual tasks that they alone had to complete. It’s all a matter of trying to get a rise out of the sweetest players, one feels. Who’s picked on in the US version? Why, young Freddie Highmore, who takes it all on the chin.

Not all of the contestants are comedians.

Joining three US comics Ron Funches, Kate Berlant and Lisa Lampanelli in the US series are DJ and music producer Dillon Francis, and actor Freddie Highmore, both of whom seem like good sports.

Alex gets less abuse from the Taskmaster.

Greg Davies being generally oppressive to Alex Horne is a staple of the UK presenter dynamic. Not so in the US, where Reggie Watts adopts a stance of mild bemusement at Alex’s existence, almost to the point of aloofness. “It is Alex isn’t it?” he asks his co-host with affected dismissiveness at one point. A different level of power move.

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But he still gets quite a bit from the contestants.

The American contestants are rude to Alex Horne. He’s called smug, “which means British and terrible” according to one player, and is repeatedly told to “eat a popsicle*” and to jolly well bugger off*. He seems okay with it though, and gets a few swipes in himself.

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It looks mostly the same.

The studio set is pretty much the same, the design and editing and music are all intact. The contestants still sit on stage in first-name alphabetical order. There’s still a Dexter serial killer room hung with plastic sheeting for messy tasks and a portrait of Reggie hanging behind his throne. Alex still adjudicates the tasks with an iPad. The scoring is all the same and the various attempts are still edited together for maximum amusement.

But Taskmaster house now has a pool.

Well, it’s in LA, not Chiswick.

And there’s still a shed.

But probably filled with Hershey Bars and watering cans with gallon, not litre measurements, instead of the traditional contents of a British shed (Lawnmower. Twenty year old paint cans. Your dad’s porn mags. A squirrel.)

Verdict: which is better?

The US version of Taskmaster is funny, because it involves funny people and Taskmaster is such a genius premise that would be very difficult to make unfunny. It is, however, really, really short when you’re used to UK episodes and feels over much too quickly even with the double-bill. Fans of the UK series are also not going to be surprised by the tasks themselves, which are so far all repeated. Think of it as an expansion pack rather than the game itself.

Overall, it’s fun for newcomers, but to existing fans, it’s Taskmaster Lite . Entertaining, by no means a travesty, but certainly no competition. Bring on series six!

Taskmaster series six starts on Wednesday the 2 nd of May at 9pm on Dave here in the UK. Taskmaster USA airs on Fridays at 11/10 on Comedy Central in the US.

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The Best Taskmaster Storylines To Get To Know The Character

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The best Taskmaster comics prove that of the thousands of comic book characters created over the years at Marvel Comics, few are as interesting as Taskmaster. Here's a guy who doesn't possess any superhuman abilities, but instead is just really good at copying other people's fighting styles. He can observe someone in combat, and completely mimic their fighting abilities, which makes it far easier for him to defeat them than it is the other way around. Taskmaster made his debut on the silver screen via  Black Widow  in 2020, and that has brought more fans back into the comics, looking to read some of Taskmaster's best stories.

Over the 40+ years he's been fighting good guys (and some bad) in the Marvel Universe, there have been tons of comic books, great stories, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, comic book issues, story arcs, storylines, and one-shot books about Taskmaster, making it hard to determine which is the best of Taskmaster's greatest adventures. This list attempts the impossible by narrowing the best down to the top 20. You can also use this list as a Taskmaster reading guide.

Check out the stories listed below, and if you see your favorites, vote them up. Then check back to see which of these comics is the best Taskmaster story ever told!

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Story Found In:   Siege #1-4

Details:  Following the "Dark Reign" storyline, Taskmaster took on a significant role in "Siege." When Norman Osborn sets his sights on Asgard, he launches an attack on Thor's homeworld, and the result of that siege is an all-out war.

Osborn's troops find themselves between the Asgardians and the Avengers, Taskmaster finds himself in the middle! Taskmaster ends up fighting both Thor and Captain America, but when the tide turns, and it looks as if Norman is going to lose the fight, Taskmaster somehow slips away, and escapes!

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Deadpool And Thunderbolts

Story Found In:   Thunderbolts #130-131 & Deadpool #8-9

Details:  When Deadpool sets his sights on Norman Osborn, the villain will do whatever he can to save his own skin! That means, he will unleash the might of the newly-formed Thunderbolts to hold off the Merc with the Mouth, and it's going to get pretty crazy before things settle down.

As you've probably guessed, Taskmaster was involved in the Thunderbolts and had trained a number of superheroes in the Fifty State Initiative. In this story, he's actually pretending to be Deadpool in a plot that attempts to surprise his enemy by revealing Deadpool at the perfect moment.

Taskmaster: The Right Price

Taskmaster: The Right Price

Story Found In:   Taskmaster  (2002) #1-4 &  Taskmaster  (2010) #1-4

Details:  When Sunset Bain decides to take on Stark Industries, Taskmaster is the one to call, as he will take on anyone, anywhere, at any time. Taskmaster heads to Stark to wreak as much corporate sabotage as he can, and as you can guess, Iron Man isn't about to let this happen.

This action-packed adventure doesn't just feature some Taskmaster on Iron Man combat action, it also showcases Taskmaster's secret origin! The story concludes in "Taskmaster: Unthinkable," which works both as an addendum to this, and a story all its own.

Taskmaster (2020) 1-5

Taskmaster (2020) 1-5

Story Found In:   Taskmaster  #1-5

Details:  The latest series to bear the name Taskmaster launched in 2020 with some incredible talent on board. Jed MacKay took the role of writer alongside Valerio Giangiordano and Alessandro Vitti, working as illustrators.

The story kicks off after Taskmaster murdered Maria Hill! Of course, things may not be what they seem as some of the best spies in the world work to hunt down the elusive criminal. This globe-spanning adventure puts Taskmaster to the test, and that's precisely what helps him become a better warrior.

Taskmaster: Unthinkable

Taskmaster: Unthinkable

Story Found In:   Taskmaster  #1-4

Details:  Taskmaster has spent the past few years training henchmen for every terrorist organization on the planet, so there's a bit of animosity growing when rumors start to filter through the criminal community that he's turned to the good side!

Is Taskmaster working with Captain America? That's the scuttlebutt around every villain's water cooler, and the result is a one billion dollar bounty on Taskmaster's head! Most heroes and just about every single terrorist or villain in the Marvel Universe, set their sites on Taskmaster, and the fight will be the biggest of his life.

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

Story Found In:   Cable & Deadpool #36

Details:  After Deadpool storms into Marvel Comics demanding they go easier on him after he suffered several tragedies, he mentions that he needs to find Taskmaster. Apparently, finding people hasn't been easy for the Merc with a Mouth, and he needed some help, which came in the form of Nicole, a Marvel employee.

Deadpool's reputation has taken a hit, and he thinks that the best way to improve his standing is to engage Taskmaster in a fight! Eventually, Taskmaster agrees, and the two go up against one another with swords drawn in one of the best man-on-man battles in recent Marvel Comics history.

Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe

Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe

Story Found In:   Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe  #1-4

Details:  It may be all about Deadpool killing the Marvel Universe, but that doesn't mean there's not a little Taskmaster to enjoy in this incredibly fun and insane story from the minds of Dalibor Talajic and Cullen Bunn.

We don't want to give too much away, but it's fair to say that the scenes in this incredible miniseries that do involve Taskmaster are truly fun to read. Deadpool and Taskmaster have long had close ties with one another, so his end in this series is perfectly done.

Operation: That Wacky Doctor's Game!

Operation: That Wacky Doctor's Game!

Story Found In:   Deadpool  #2

Details:  Deadpool is a well-known superhero these days, but for a long time, he worked as an assassin for hire. He would hunt down and kill whomever his backer pointed at, but that didn't make him a traditional bad guy; he was merely a mercenary willing to work for his salary.

In the second issue from his 1997 solo series, things begin to change, as the company he works for, Landau, Luckman & Lake Corporation, pushes him slightly closer to the hero column. He takes on Taskmaster in an intense battle, and when his healing factor fails, he needs the Hulk's blood to get it going again.

Avengers: The Initiative

Avengers: The Initiative

Story Found In:   Avengers: The Initiative #1-19 & Avengers: The Initiative Annual #1

Details:  Following the chaotic wake of Marvel's Civil War, the Fifty State Initiative works to place a superhero team in each of the United States' 50 states. Who do they turn to, to train those superheroes for the initiative? None other than Taskmaster!

Hundreds of heroes show up for training and there's a high chance some will flunk Taskmaster's intensive training program. No worry there, though, as there are plenty of heroes in waiting, ready to take up the charge, but Taskmaster isn't going to make it easy for them...

Deadpool Max

Deadpool Max

Story Found In:   Deadpool Max #1-12, Deadpool Max 2 #1-6, and The Deadpool Max X-Mas Special

Details:  Deadpool has always been a little out there as far as superheroes go, but for the most part, he was relatively PG-13. With Marvel Comics' Max imprint, things changed, and the Merc with the Mouth jumped over into uncensored territory.

In this series, which comprises all of the  Deadpool MAX  books, Deadpool is a government assassin, but he needs someone a bit more stable to keep him in check. Bob takes on that role, as Deadpool does everything from considering Bob a sidekick to getting married. It's crazy, it's fun, and best of all, it's uncensored! As Deadpool runs about being as profane and hilarious as possible, you can bet he's going to have some run-ins with Taskmaster! These two keep bumping into each other, but it's never as funny as in the MAX line of books!

The Terrible Toll Of The Taskmaster 

The Terrible Toll Of The Taskmaster 

Story Found In:   Avengers #196

Details:  "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" is the first full appearance of the character in the Marvel Universe. Taskmaster starts this tale as he holds Yellowjacket, Ant-Man, and the Wasp captive, having neutralized their shrinking powers.

By watching news reports of the superheroes who come to save their usually diminutive comrades, Taskmaster shows off his ability to perfectly mimic their moves! How will the heroes who call themselves Avengers save the day when their foe appears to be unstoppable?

Anything You Can Do

Anything You Can Do

Story Found In:   Avengers #195-196, & 223, Marvel Team-Up #103 & 146, Thing #26, Amazing Spider-Man #308, Iron Man #254, Daredevil #292-293; Deadpool #2, Hawkeye: Earth's Mightiest Marksman #1, Avengers #26, Captain America #44, and Captain America Annual #11

Details:  The title of this collection is "Anything I Can Do," which works perfectly for Taskmaster, seeing as your mind immediately goes to "... I can do better!" That's the man's style and talent, after all. He can copy everything from Spider-Man's agile moves to Daredevil's fighting style.

Not only is Taskmaster the best there is at what everybody else does, but he also runs his very own training school! Taskmaster's growing group of thugs see him clash with everyone from Iron Man to the Thing in this epic adventure that spans much of his publication history.

House Of M

Story Found In:   House of M #1-8

Details:  While  House of M  is primarily a mutant storyline revolving around the Scarlet Witch and her ability to manipulate reality, the entire Marvel Universe was swept up in the story's events. That includes the likes of Taskmaster, who played a part in the story.

In  House of M , Taskmaster is a member of the strike force called the Brotherhood. He's not a mutant, but he uses his unique ability to pose as one. When Luke Cage managed to beat him for the murder of Tigra, he was found out as a human posing as a mutant, and it wasn't a good revelation for him.

Assault On A Mind Cage

Assault On A Mind Cage

Story Found In:   Avengers #195

Details:  This is the issue that debuted the Taskmaster for the very first time in the Marvel Universe! While he doesn't make an appearance until the very end of the issue, this is the first time he's seen, and the setup to his reveal leaves the reader thinking the worst may happen, as several Avengers have been taken captive!

Who is this new villain, and what threats does he hold for the Avengers? The Wasp, Ant-Man, and Yellowjacket show up at the end to save a disturbed man named Selbe, only to be taken by surprise and captured by Taskmaster!

The Mighty Mewnir

The Mighty Mewnir

Story Found In:   The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #15

Details:  While you might think that the title of this comic points to an epic battle between Taskmaster and Squirrel Girl, you would be slightly mistaken! The whole book is depicted from the point of view of Squirrel Girl's cat, Mew, and it's as ridiculous as it is brilliant!

Taskmaster shows up ready to serve up his own brand of villainous nastiness, but Mew is on the case, and things don't go as Taskmaster plans...

Billion Dollar Baby

Billion Dollar Baby

Story Found In:   Age of Heroes  #3

Details:  While it isn't typical for Marvel,  Age of Heroes  #3 serves as a four-part storyline, with one of those stories, "Billion Dollar Baby," being all about Taskmaster. In the story, Taskmaster is being pursued by members of the Yakuza.

The hitmen on his tail are primarily interested in how Taskmaster managed to escape following the Siege of Asgard. The story is short, but it serves to offer a glimpse of Taskmaster's skills and history as a prelude for the solo series that shortly followed this story.

Of Robin Hoods And Roustabouts

Of Robin Hoods And Roustabouts

Story Found In:   Avengers #223

Details:  When Hawkeye receives a message from Marcella Carson, the newest owner of the carnival where he honed his archery skills, he quickly learns that Taskmaster has taken over in an attempt to recruit people to his training academies.

Taskmaster and Hawkeye quickly matchup against one another, and they fight to a standstill. Taskmaster only manages to win the fight by threatening Marcella. Fortunately for Hawkeye, Ant-Man had been attending the carnival, and when he throws in with his avenger pal, the two manage to defeat Taskmaster, though he manages to escape in the end.

Hunted

Story Found In:   Amazing Spider-Man  #16-23

Details:  Spider-Man has always been a favored target of Kraven the Hunter, and now that the villainous man has returned, Spidey has to save his skin from more than just Kraven's crosshairs. After numerous animal-themed heroes and villains are rounded up, the hunt is on in Central Park, and it may be Spidey's last stand against a formidable enemy.

One of the main reasons Spider-Man has some trouble is that Kraven isn't the one doing the hunting - that glory falls on enemies like Taskmaster and other villains. The villains will do whatever they can to force Spider-Man into the killzone.

What if... Steve Rogers had refused to give up being Captain America?

What if... Steve Rogers had refused to give up being Captain America?

Story Found In:   What if... Steve Rogers had refused to give up being Captain America? #3

Details:  There are some great stories in Marvel's  What If...?  series, and some of the best take a look at how the world would look had a particular superhero done something differently than they did in the main Marvel Universe (Earth-616).

In "What if... Steve Rogers had refused to give up being Captain America," Taskmaster takes up the duty of training the Super-Patriot as well as the various Buckies needed to replace Steve Rogers once he opted to stop being Captain America.

Basic Training

Basic Training

Story Found In:   Captain America  #334

Details:  After Steve Rogers hangs up his shield for a while, a new Captain America must take his place. Seeing as the Super Soldier Serum had been lost for decades, it wasn't going to be easy to simply throw someone else into the costume, call them Cap, and give them a shield; they needed some training first.

Who better to train the new Captain America than the man who can copy and memorize every fighting move he's ever seen (including Steve Rogers)? Well, obviously, it's Taskmaster! The usual bad guy comes to the government's aid — for a price, of course — and a new Captain America is born.

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Do we think Batman or Taskmaster would win? And more importantly, who did the community side with and why? Also, writer Fred Van Lente chimes in!

The Comic Vine community has declared a winner after a week of voting and debate, but first -- if you don't mind -- I'd like to share my thoughts on the match. And if you do mind, you can always scroll past my section, yes? Anyway, this has been a battle that has been heavily demanded for quite some time now and understandably so. Sure, Taskmaster acts like a total jobber from time to time, but he also has some very impressive showings and his skillset makes him incredibly dangerous in a random encounter. That said, do I think Wayne will beatdown Taskmaster or will the Marvel mercenary defeat the Caped Crusader?

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Taskmaster is a dude who has the means to beat Batman in a random encounter. He's sporting the skill of some of the deadliest and most versatile characters in his universe, has relatively generic yet effective weapons and has superb accuracy. His pain tolerance and strength may not be up there with Bruce's, but he's damn fast and has solid reflexes -- yes, that's without his double-speed, too. The guy has danced around Venom with ease and even swatted away bullets with a chain. He's had the skill to humiliate the likes Cat and has given Captain America very commendable fights. On paper, the guy has most certainly what it takes to surprise Bruce in a random encounter and take a slight edge. It's pretty much a clear cut case of a villain who would defeat Batman in the first encounter, but Batman would surely take a rematch. But then we have to take into account the fact they're in character, and Taskmaster doesn't exactly have the best history when it comes to how he acts in combat.

When you're facing a tactical genius, it's not really the smartest idea to babble about your ability and show off. This is unfortunately something Taskmaster is unaware of and has been seen doing on more than a few occasions. If he does so, it would absolutely lead to his downfall against such a skilled detective and adaptable hand-to-hand fighter with so many devices on him. Now, there's obviously no guarantee Taskmaster will act this way every time in a random encounter, but based on his history, I think it's fair to say this will be a big factor more often than not.

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"Why does it matter if he brags and explains about his talents? He's still got the skill of Cap, Bullseye, Elektra and more!" Well, like I said above, Batman is one of the most tactical characters in the DC universe and absolutely among the most skilled. After all, we even saw him recognize and act accordingly when it came to utilizing all kinds of different styles during an encounter with Wrath. Simply put: he has the means to cope with a majority of whatever Taskmaster throws his way. A pure melee contest between the two would take ages and one clean connect with Taskmater's blade can turn the tide, but Batman is by no means limited to unarmed and melee weapons here, is he? Given Batman's own formidable degree of skill, brilliant mind, array of equipment and Taskmaster's own history against characters around Batman's level (i.e. Captain America, Daredevil), Wayne outsmarting Tasky just seems too likely to me. Additionally, when fighting someone with such a wide knowledge of hand-to-hand techniques, it's fair to assume Taskmaster would prolong the battle to observe his enemy and pick up as many new moves as possible. Again, this would be unwise and continue to reduce his chances of victory against Batman.

Overall, Taskmaster certainly has what it takes to bring down the Dark Knight in a random encounter, but I think his personality will lead to his downfall as the fight progresses and unfortunately for him, that's something which tends to pop up and simply cannot be overlooked. Throw in Batman's gifted mind, wide variety of styles to implement and a healthy variety of equipment and I have to give Batman the slight edge after a VERY good fight.

Gregg's Verdict: Batman 6/10

But who cares what I think? What about the Comic Vine community? Well, it turns out they agree with me. And if you're going to scream "POPULARITY CONTEST," perhaps you should instead double your efforts in the poll thread next time. Drop scans, make compelling arguments, lure in more voters, etc. There's obviously no denying that popularity will always play some kind of role in polls, but you do indeed have the power to make a difference.

Comic Vine's Verdict: Batman wins with a decent edge. Here's the poll results:

  • Batman: 52%
  • Taskmaster: 40%
  • Too close to call: 7%

BAT-KICK FOR THE WIN!

Viner Argument in favor of Batman is by god_spawn

"I honestly think Batman wins. Why? Well, a few simple factors, but I'll start with why Taskmaster could potentially beat him. The primary reason is skill. Taskmaster is easily a top tier competitor with plenty of tricks in his bag. When you get away from the stupid things like not beating Deadpool since, well those fights were terrible, and being afraid of Moon Knight (I just find these stupid but we can argue that mess later), he's done his fair share of feats. He's stalemated Captain America twice, has fought Daredevil a few times (I'll get to why he lost later), he's beaten up Black Widow and Headsman with his hands chained, and he's held his own against both Captain Americas in the form of Steve and Bucky at once by himself. He's hit the likes of Spider-Man using a ricochet cane using Bullseye's aiming ability. He's knocked down giant Skrull Pym, Stature, and Antman like characters using a single shield throw and ricochet ability and then proceeded to knock them out via nerve cluster shots to the neck, demonstrating a knowledge of some pressure points. They were not looking, however, it was still an impressive feat, IMO. You add into this his equipment, it's sort of versatile, not Batman versatile, but it's simple yet effective. Between his sword, shield, bow, and baton. Add in a few trick arrows as well and he can fight on a few ranges. Add in Taskmaster's ability to pick up on fighting styles and even predict some, he is going to give Bats one helluva fight. We all know Bruce's skill and stats. Punching through bazooka proof glass. Blocking bullets with his gauntlets. Dodging machine gunfire. Knowing 127 different martial arts. He knows 400+ ways to incapacitate someone without spilling blood. He's proven to be one of DC's top tiers. Add in his extremely versatile bag of tricks from different batarangs, sonics, cryopellets, flashbangs, different types of gases, etc. So I see Bruce walking away from this because of one major factor: Taskmaster's ego is huuuuuge. He's lost to Daredevil twice because of it. He should have bested Moon Knight, but he got cocky, I would however, disregard the part about him being scared of Moon Knight. That part just doesn't sit right with me, but he still has ran away from some fights before, regardless. You see, Taskmaster goes into a lot of fights thinking he has them in the bag. Just because he can predict styles and has all of this skill he walks around like he is the best, but all of this has never made him untouchable when it comes to other top tier martial artists. And Bruce does have his own style to him so Tasky might enjoy taking some of his moves and that could hinder him like it has before. Bruce is the exact opposite. Bruce is proficient and precise. So while I honestly might give Taskmaster the edge in skill, I do see Bruce's skill being perfectly capable of facing Taskmaster and with the terrain being a city (perfect for the Dark Knight) and his mindset and versatility in his equipment will end up carrying him to a slim majority of 6/10. If this were a serious Taskmaster though, I'd probably say the inverse, but for now I say the Bats takes it."

Also, we have a special guest chiming in!

Fred Van Lente , writer of TASKMASTER

"Depending on how you wanted your story to play out, I could see either scenario working plausibly. Since Batman's superpower seems to be that he's got the foresight and planning ability of a 1990s movie serial killer, one way he could win would be that he's always had a fighting style he's kept hidden from the news cameras, so he's able to spring something totally unexpected on Taskmaster when he least expects it. On the other hand, Taskmaster is one of the rare villains intelligent and practical enough to avoid taking on Batman unless he had no other choice. Even then, I'd hope he would avoid confronting Batman directly. He'd use one of his many weapons from a distance or send his henchmen students to wear Bruce down until Tasky thought it was safe to enter the fray. Not that he'd be the only villain to ever try that and fail, of course "

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Marvel: 5 DC Heroes Taskmaster Could Defeat (& 5 He Would Lose To)

Taskmaster's ability to copy people's fighting moves makes him an incredibly skilled fighter, but how would he fare against DC's heroes?

Being able to mimic the fighting style of anyone just by watching them for a few moments is an incredible advantage in combat. Sometimes the moves an opponent is least prepared for are their own. Not only does Taskmaster learn those moves, he retains them and continues to build his massive repertoire.

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While he can't replicate someone's superpowers, he has been known to also carry around weapons similar to the ones his targets carry, like Captain America's shield and Spider-Man's web shooters. It would be interesting to see which DC heroes he could mimic and what he could do with those abilities.

10 LOSE TO: Robin

Damian Wayne, the fourth Robin

The son of Batman and Talia al Ghul, Damian Wayne was raised and trained by Ra's al Ghul. It's easy to underestimate him due to his age, but that is a fatal mistake many have made. This version of Robin might be the most dangerous of all time. He is highly trained, superb with a sword, and just barely keeps his base impulses under control. Batman's influence has proven to be a calming one to an extent but Damian is still pretty vicious. Taskmaster loses this one simply because he's arrogant and would take the victory for granted, giving Robin an opening.

9 DEFEAT: Green Arrow

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Taskmaster learned to mimic Hawkeye's abilities a long time ago, so Green Arrow's archery skills hold few surprises for him. The Emerald Archer is also quite proficient at hand-to-hand combat, but he's unlikely to have anything in his move set Taskmaster hasn't seen before.

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And if Green Arrow does have something new, Taskmaster is just going to steal it the first chance he gets. Maybe Green Arrow's old school trick arrows would give him an edge? It's hard to predict someone pulling a boxing glove arrow on you.

8 LOSE TO: Vixen

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Though the origins of the Tantu Totem that Mari McCabe wears has raised a few questions, it still gives her the ability to tap into the morphogenetic field and emulate the abilities of various animals on Earth. If that wasn't enough power, Vixen has even been able to draw on the powers of other heroes from time to time. If she only focuses on animals, it still gives her a vast range of powers to choose from. Taskmaster might be able to copy Daredevil's fighting style but he's not copying a wolf or a bear.

7 DEFEAT: Blue Beetle

Ted Kord as the Blue Beetle grimacing in DC Comics.

Ted Kord's background has changed over the years depending on what's happening in DC Comics, but there was a time that he was primarily known as a costumed hero. While he had no powers to speak of, he was a a wealthy, brilliant inventor who learned how to fight.

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Under the name Blue Beetle, he fought crime and super villains alongside other heroes like Booster Gold. Taskmaster would have no problems defeating Blue Beetle, with or without stealing his fighting style.

6 LOSE TO: Steel

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A fan of Superman and a genius level engineer, John Henry Irons wanted to do some good in the world. But when Lex Luthor got involved in his project to design a super suit of sorts, Irons hid the prototype to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. Good call. Among the abilities the suit gave Steel, which included strength, durability and flight, the coolest was a kinetic hammer which hit harder the further it flew. Taskmaster can't replicate the abilities of the armor or Irons' intellect, a problem he's encountered on his Earth.

5 DEFEAT: Hawkman

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Nth metal, wings, and medieval weaponry;  Hawkman brings a few interesting angles to a fight but Taskmaster can replicate most of them, and match them with something better. The only edge Hawkman has against him are his wings.

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If Taskmaster thinks hard enough, he can probably find a way to incapacitate them. That would leave Hawkman grounded and stuck in a hand-to-hand fight he is absolutely not going to win. He might have a mace but Taskmaster has one he likes to swing, too.

4 LOSE TO: Harley Quinn

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Since breaking away from the Joker, Harley Quinn has found herself living the life of a hero, and irritating the crap out of many of her former foes. She seems to drive Wonder Woman and Power Girl especially nuts, though they also probably like her better than most. Deadpool has presented a problem for Taskmaster in the past as his moves were too random and unpredictable to mimic. One would have to imagine that the same would be true for Harley Quinn. DC has few heroes more random and unpredictable than her.

3 DEFEAT: Black Canary

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Over the years of her career, Black Canary has stood under the learning tree of some of DC's best and brightest fighters, including Wildcat, Lady Shiva, and Wonder Woman. Through these diverse mentors, Black Canary has developed a unique fighting style that can be hard for some opponents to read.

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Taskmaster isn't one of those people. Within moments, he would know all of Black Canary's secrets and turn them against her. Even the Canary Cry wouldn't be enough to defeat Taskmaster.

2 LOSE TO: Batman

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The Dark Knight of Gotham City has spent years honing himself into one of the finest fighters in the world, mastering multiple combat styles and marital arts disciplines.  Batman also has an arsenal of unique weapons and gadgets he has incorporated into his fighting style. All of this combined with his grim, no surrender sensibility makes him a difficult person to beat, though some have. Even with his own techniques built from stealing the moves of dozens of other fighters, Taskmaster lacks the tenacity and fortitude to defeat Batman.

1 DEFEAT: Wildcat

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Ted Grant has been in the game for a long time, longer than most heroes running around today. While he doesn't have any superpowers, that's never stopped Wildcat from getting into a fight. He's highly trained and experience boxer who is always ready to get into the mix. Wildcat has even become one of those guys that other heroes got to for boxing pointers, including Batman. Unfortunately for Grant, boxing would be a fairly easy fighting style for Taskmaster to emulate and build on.

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Taskmaster is a primary antagonist in the Marvel vs. Capcom series. A individual with an unknown identity, he considers himself a businessman, teaching criminals in the fighting arts at his own mercenary school. Taskmaster's most well-known trait is his ability to copy the moves of others and make them his own simply be having witnessed them. Because of this, he watched several videos of heroes and villains in action, as well as encountered them himself, resulting in the mastery of several martial arts and weapon techniques that he utilizes together effectively.

At some point, Albert Wesker made contact with Victor von Doom , proposing an alliance in order to take over both of their worlds. Taskmaster was among the villains Doom convinced to take part in this alliance Magneto. In order to sustain a reliable connection between their worlds, Galactus would be called upon, with Doom planning to siphon the energy from his Worldship. The results of this plan caused would come to threaten the homes of both Marvel and Capcom Universe's residents. Reluctantly, Taskmaster would go on to aid in the fight against Galactus.

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Tier : High 5-A , higher with X-Factor

Name: Taskmaster

Origin: Marvel vs. Capcom

Gender: Male

Age: Unknown

Classification: Human, Mercenary, Professional Criminal, Combat Instructor, Businessman

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Superhuman Physical Characteristics , Genius Intelligence , Martial Arts (Has an array of martial arts styles under his belt, including Judo, as well as moves from Captain America , Spider-Man , Iron Fist , and Daredevil [1] [2] ), Weapon Mastery and Marksmanship (Taskmaster is an expert in swordsmanship, marksmanship, and shield usage in battle, using the movements he has copied from Captain America, Hawkeye , and the Black Knight that allows him to utilize a diverse combat style [1] [2] . Additionally, he uses Spider-Man's proficient usage of his Web-Shooters in order to excellent navigate using ropes [3] . Has potentially picked up elements of Iron Man's fighting style, as he has expressed the desire to use his armour in classes [1] [2] ), Acrobatics (Due to having witnessed other superheroes in action, Taskmaster can perform acrobatic maneuvers like Spider-Man and move like Daredevil [1] [2] . All Marvel vs. Capcom characters can pull off a Super Jump, which involves leaping high into the air in a single bound), Technique Mimicry and Photographic Memory (Taskmaster possesses photographic reflexes which allows him to replicate any physical movement he has visually witnessed without the need for practice , regardless of their complexity [4] [2] [3] ), Information Analysis (Could tell Hsien-Ko had hidden weapons simply by looking at her [1] [2] ), Analytical Prediction (Due to his photographic reflexes, he claims he can " see through " the approach his opponent's takes in battle, allowing him to react accordingly [1] [2] ), Energy Manipulation (Taskmaster's swords strikes tend to come out while covered in a bright red energy. Whenever performing the Charging Star, this same energy surrounds his shield [1] [2] ), Aura (Taskmaster coats his shield, his bow, and himself in a bright red energy aura when performing Charging Star as well as Aim Master [1] [2] ), Energy Projection (All of Taskmaster's arrows are fired with energy, while the Legis Arrow Hyper Combo fires them in beams [1] [2] ), Attack Reflection (Capable of sending back projectiles fired at him , including those that energy-based , explode on contact , or are summons [1] [2] ), Statistics Amplification and Healing (Activating X-Factor temporarily increases its user's strength and speed while healing them at a rapid pace [5] [2] . Blocking attacks in this state also prevents chip damage [2] ), Social Influencing (Convinced Trish , She-Hulk , Chun-Li , Crimson Viper , Phoenix , Felicia , Trapster, Orka, Stilt-Man, Porcupine, and Batroc the Leaper to act in his commercials promoting his combat lesson offers [1] [2] ), Resistance to Cosmic Radiation (Capable of fighting in space unharmed [2] )

Power Bestowal (Each card grants a certain ability or buff to whoever holds it [2] ), Statistics Amplification (Certain cards have the ability increase health, power-up hypers and X-Factor time, movement speed, flight time, and defense [2] ) Absorption (Certain cards have the ability to absorb an opponent's vitality or hyper meter [2] ), Damage Boost (Many cards offer an attack boost [2] ), Attack Reflection (The Ms. Marvel card reflects damage received from attacks [2] ), Invisibility (The Demitri, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Ham cards give the user the ability to turn invisible [2] ), Poison Manipulation (The Rathalos, Rathian and Red Skull cards may poison an opponent [2] ), Healing (Certain cards have the ability to recover health or Hyper Meter [2] ), Limited Healing Negation (Certain cards have the ability to decrease the amount of recoverable health their opponents have [2] ), Limited Invulnerability (Certain cards have the ability to grant invincibility to projectile attacks [2] ), Resurrection (The Astaroth card can revive the user with full health when defeated as the last member of their team [2] )

Attack Potency : Dwarf Star level (Could aid in the battle against Galactus and was even capable of defeating him [1] [2] ), higher with X-Factor

Speed : FTL (Kept up with Galactus [1] [2] ), higher with X-Factor

Lifting Strength : Class Y (Every character capable of beating Galactus should be able to break out of his attempt to crush them in the boss fight, with the latter being capable of holding an entire planet in his hands [1] [2] )

Striking Strength : Dwarf Star level , higher with X-Factor

Durability : Dwarf Star level , higher with X-Factor

Stamina : Superhuman

Range : Standard Melee Range ; Extended Melee Range with melee weapons; Hundreds of Meters with ranged weaponry

Standard Equipment :

  • Sword: Taskmaster's primary melee weapon. Along with its expected combative applications, the sword is also used to reflect enemy projectiles simply by swinging at them, including those that are energy-based, explosives, or summonable.
  • Bow: Taskmaster's primary ranged weapon. When in use, Taskmaster can easily fire arrows from his bow at rapid-fire speeds.
  • Arrows: Taskmaster's projectiles used for his bow, all of which fire with energy infused in them.
  • Shield: Taskmaster's secondary melee weapon as well as means of protection in battles. Due to copying Captain America's movements, he uses his shield far more effectively in close-quarters-combat than most combatants would. Additionally, it is very likely he can use it for the same ranged applications that Roger's often does.
  • Handguns: Taskmaster's secondary ranged weapons. He often uses these firearms to directly shoot at an opponent's head when he has them in a vulnerable state , making them highly effective in combination with his sword.
  • Ropes: Used by Taskmaster to effectively use Spider-Man's swinging proficiency in combat.
  • Optional Equipment: The Heroes & Heralds Cards

Intelligence : Genius (Taskmaster is an incredibly skilled mercenary, making good use of the skills he has picked up from others. He possesses the capability of perfectly duplicating an individual's physical movements simply by watching them , remembering and executing them efficiently no matter how complex said movements are [2] [3] . As a result, he has watched footage of superheroes in action, easily attaining martial arts and weapon techniques from the likes of Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Fist, Daredevil, Hawkeye, and the Black Knight. Taskmaster has used the moves of the aforementioned individuals to aid in his use of a shield in combat, his marksmanship with bows, his proficiency Web-Shooter based combat, and swordsmanship [2] [3] . Stated that he can go as far as to improve upon one's moves after he copies them [1] [2] . His perception abilities are so potent that he can easily predict an enemy's attack and identify if an opponent has weapons secretly withdrawn with only a glance [1] [2] . Taskmaster's gone on to use his skills to attain a secondary profit as a combat instructor, using his lessons to spread knowledge of his compiled techniques. Should a student pay him an absurd amount of money, Taskmaster claims he can train up "zeroes" into world-class mercenaries in six months [1] [2] . These services lead to him gaining a following of loyal mercenaries under his command [4] . In the event that he defeats Galactus, his achievement of defeating the World Eater leads to him gaining large success due to his combat instruction services, ultimately leading to him starting a line of exercise DVDs, health supplements, and a clothing line [1] [2] )

Weaknesses: Taskmaster can only equip up to three card effects at a time.

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

  • Command Normals
  • Special Attacks
  • Hyper Combos
  • Web Swing: A technique copied from Spider-Man. Taskmaster quickly swings forward in an arc from a ceiling using a rope, kicking at the opponent in the process.
  • Shoulder Throw: Taskmaster picks up his opponent and throws them over his shoulder to the ground before shooting them up close with a handgun.
  • Judo Throw: Taskmaster grabs his opponent, falls backwards, planting a foot on the opponent and applying pressure, causing them to flip back. While the opponent is falling, Taskmaster shoots them with a handgun right before they can hit the ground.
  • Aim Master: Taskmaster crouches, rapid-firing three arrows with his bow at his opponent. On the ground, this attack can be aimed forwards, diagonally upwards, or straight upwards. While airborne, this attack can be aimed forwards, diagonally downwards, or downwards
  • Guard Master: Taskmaster enters a defensive stance with his shield. Depending on the stance taking, he will counter any attacks performed on him during this phase. The first two variants respond to high and low physicaly attacks, with Taskmaster stabbing the opponent in the chest, aiming them up in the sky, removing the sword, and shooting them with his handgun point-blank before they have a chance to hit the ground. The final variant responds to projectiles, which Taskmaster will reflect the ranged attack by swinging his sword into it, sending it back at the opponent.
  • Sting Master: Taskmaster stabs the opponent with his sword, holding them up and shooting them in the head with a handgun.
  • Head Butt: Taskmaster moves his entire upper body to deliver a strong head butt.
  • Lights Out: A followup to Head Butt, Below the Belt, Low Kick, or Knee Bash where Taskmaster stabs the opponent in the chest, aims them up in the sky, removes his sword, and shoots them with his handgun point-blank before they have a chance to hit the ground.
  • Below the Belt: A followup to Head Butt where Taskmaster holds his sword in a reverse grip and jabs his opponent below their waist with the hilt of his weapon.
  • Low Kick: A followup to Below the Belt where Taskmaster swings his leg at the opponent, crouching and striking them low.
  • Shield Bash: A followup to Low Kick where Taskmaster swings his shield below the opponent's waist.
  • Legion Arrow: Taskmaster aims towards the opponent with his bow before sending out a barrage of rapid-fire arrows at them. This attack can be aimed forwards, diagonally upwards, or directly upwards on the ground as well as aerially. When specifically airborne, this attack can be aimed diagonally downwards or directly downwards. If the arrows fired during the upwards variant do not strike the opponent, they will rain down from above on the battlefield.

Notable Victories:

Notable Losses:

Inconclusive Matches:

  • ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
  • ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
  • ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works
  • ↑ 4.0 4.1 Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Comic
  • ↑ Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Manual

Discussions

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