Battle of the Week VOTING: Deathstroke vs. Deadpool

@comicstooge said:

@the_lobster_ said:

For all those people who think Deadpool wouldn't be able to throw Deathstroke off guard or psych him out with his random witty banter.

I present exhibit A, an alternate version of Deathstroke who looks and acts exactly like Deadpool. Distracting Slade Wilson in the middle of a fight long enough for Batman to sneak up behind and knock him out cold. If this version of "Deadstroke" can do it, a version that was seriously depowered just for the sake of comedy.....Wade Wilson could do it easily. Deadpool would just have to mention the fact that he's an alternate universe version of Deathstroke designed to be a parody (Which he is) and this exact same scenario would happen. Just with Deadpool sneaking in the final blow and not Batman.

Sure, if this fight was written by someone who's going for comedic value instead of portraying a fair fight.

Slade's a professional, he's not going to get all that bothered by some guy rambling irrelevant nonsense.

It's Deadpool, there's going to be comedic value regardless heheh

@the_lobster_ said:

@comicstooge said:

@the_lobster_ said:

For all those people who think Deadpool wouldn't be able to throw Deathstroke off guard or psych him out with his random witty banter.

I present exhibit A, an alternate version of Deathstroke who looks and acts exactly like Deadpool. Distracting Slade Wilson in the middle of a fight long enough for Batman to sneak up behind and knock him out cold. If this version of "Deadstroke" can do it, a version that was seriously depowered just for the sake of comedy.....Wade Wilson could do it easily. Deadpool would just have to mention the fact that he's an alternate universe version of Deathstroke designed to be a parody (Which he is) and this exact same scenario would happen. Just with Deadpool sneaking in the final blow and not Batman.

Sure, if this fight was written by someone who's going for comedic value instead of portraying a fair fight.

Slade's a professional, he's not going to get all that bothered by some guy rambling irrelevant nonsense.

It's Deadpool, there's going to be comedic value regardless heheh

If that's your argument then you have no reason to to debate

@the_lobster_ said:

@comicstooge said:

@the_lobster_ said:

For all those people who think Deadpool wouldn't be able to throw Deathstroke off guard or psych him out with his random witty banter.

I present exhibit A, an alternate version of Deathstroke who looks and acts exactly like Deadpool. Distracting Slade Wilson in the middle of a fight long enough for Batman to sneak up behind and knock him out cold. If this version of "Deadstroke" can do it, a version that was seriously depowered just for the sake of comedy.....Wade Wilson could do it easily. Deadpool would just have to mention the fact that he's an alternate universe version of Deathstroke designed to be a parody (Which he is) and this exact same scenario would happen. Just with Deadpool sneaking in the final blow and not Batman.

Sure, if this fight was written by someone who's going for comedic value instead of portraying a fair fight.

Slade's a professional, he's not going to get all that bothered by some guy rambling irrelevant nonsense.

It's Deadpool, there's going to be comedic value regardless heheh

If that's your argument then you have no reason to to debate

If Deadpool gets inside wolverine's head he can at least do it to Slade also. His healing is damn near magical in nature. Well beyond Wolverine, Sabertooth, and Deathstroke's healing ability. Both are near equal with a vast array of their weapon arsenal. DP's teleportation is the reason I give him the advantage. Its a close fight...but Wade squeaks out a slim victory.

@ancient_0f_days said:

@the_lobster_ said:

@comicstooge said:

@the_lobster_ said:

For all those people who think Deadpool wouldn't be able to throw Deathstroke off guard or psych him out with his random witty banter.

I present exhibit A, an alternate version of Deathstroke who looks and acts exactly like Deadpool. Distracting Slade Wilson in the middle of a fight long enough for Batman to sneak up behind and knock him out cold. If this version of "Deadstroke" can do it, a version that was seriously depowered just for the sake of comedy.....Wade Wilson could do it easily. Deadpool would just have to mention the fact that he's an alternate universe version of Deathstroke designed to be a parody (Which he is) and this exact same scenario would happen. Just with Deadpool sneaking in the final blow and not Batman.

Sure, if this fight was written by someone who's going for comedic value instead of portraying a fair fight.

Slade's a professional, he's not going to get all that bothered by some guy rambling irrelevant nonsense.

It's Deadpool, there's going to be comedic value regardless heheh

If that's your argument then you have no reason to to debate

I believe he was joking.

In any case, Stroke still wins. DP's been KO'd by headhshots a few times.

DP "getting in Wolverine's head" has never once hindered him.

DP doesn't have his teleporter anymore (he hasn't had it in years, to my knowledge) and he never used it in combat anyway.

Deathstroke is faster, stronger, smarter, more agile and skilled, has amazing armor and has roughly equal weaponry. The only thing Deadpool has is his superior healing, and even then, that will just prolong the fight, not alter the outcome. Slade wins, nearly every time.

Based on his original post...coulda fooled me, but anyway...

Both combatants stood on either side of the rooftop, rain pouring like buckets down upon them. One of them stood firmly in a stance, a greatsword carried in hand. The other unsheathing two katanas off of his back. "Hold on, you're that guy that everyone's always comparing me to... screw you, K4tzm4n! How many freaking times do I gotta say it, COMIC-VINE LIKES ME BETTER!" The assassin in red and black said.

The other mercenary, Deathstroke, narrowed his eyes. Either this man was trying to confuse him, or he was just plain crazy. Either way, Deathstroke had received a contract, and a simple trick like that wasn't going to stop him. Charging forward, Deathstroke attempted a hard cleave through Deadpool's chest, who leapt into the air to dodge it.

"Hey buddy, mind not swinging so hard? Yeah, I can't die thanks to big, purple, and overrated, but it stills hurts ya know..." Deadpool chided. Ignoring Deadpool's silly jest, Deathstroke leapt forward, slamming his blade into Deadpool's katanas, an attempt to disarm him apparently.

"LOL, NOPE!" Deadpool yelled, ducking behind Deathstroke, and attempting to stab him in the back. Instead, Deathstroke merely knocked the blade aside, sending a quick shot to Deadpool's head, and hacking off his arm with the sword. "Dangit, I just got that body part back you know!"

Deathstroke then went for the 'killing stroke' to Deadpool's throat, who dodged it, displaying great reflexes. Already slightly perplexed at how his opponent was still going even with his arm chopped off, Deathstroke continued on with the very aggressive assault.

With each slash, Deathstroke was becoming more and more aggressive. 'Why... isn't.... he... did?!' Deathstroke thought. The only plausible explanation was that this strange assassin had a healing factor, similar to Deathstroke's own ability. Deadpool somehow managed to pull out a pistol, firing it at Deathstroke's chest.

Blood spattered from the spot where the bullet struck, but Deathstroke continued on. Finally... Deathstroke finally managed to swing his blade straight through Deadpool's throat, chopping his head clean off! 'He has to be dead now, even a healing factor w--"

"Does this count as a defeat? Dangit, I'm sure it does..." said the decapitated head of Deadpool. Already furious that this person was STILL alive after all of that, Deathstroke kicked the head straight off the rooftop....

(I think Deathstroke wins)

I really don't know why this is so close. The answer is and always will be Slade. As good of a debate as it is, Deadpool just does not possess certain attributes that Deathstroke does. For example, Deathstroke is a lot stronger then Deadpool. It's never been explored or stated that Deadpool possesses superstrength, while it's very evident that in both the new and Pre-52 that Slade does. Speed/agility are very close, although if we're using New 52 Slade then Deadpool has better agility/speed from what i've seen. Deathstroke's tactical abilities are much, much better then Deadpool's. While Deadpool isn't a bad tactician when the situation calls for it, he's just not in Slade's league. Deathstroke has taken on opponents that would make short work of Deadpool. Skill is debatable honestly, but I think Slade has a better track record against skilled opponents then Deadpool. (Cap, Daredevil hell even Spider-Man have made short work of Wade. Deathstroke could beat DD pretty easily, barely come out on top of a fight with Cap and while he wouldn't win against Spider-Man, he'd do pretty good IMO.)

I like Deadpool way more as a character, but logic has always told me that Deathstroke wins this fight.

I have no idea why Deadpool getting into Wolverine's head means he can do it to Slade. Wolverine has one of the worst tempers in comics.

Stupid popularity yet again.

@god_spawn:

Don't mistake his beserker rage for losing his cool. Logan has shown to be very disciplined at times when fighting the likes of the silver samurai, cap, spidey, and hulk. Only times when he fights more erratic is against creed, omega red, and more vicious like fighters. As for current wolverine? Is he neutered now or what? I haven't picked up his book in a few years. If he lost his healing factor than yes, I see him being more vulnerable. Still tough though.

At least tie.

The merc with a mouth can't be stopped!

They are both popular, especially on this site.

@cable_extreme I'm not saying it's a disadvantage per-say, but more of a case where it wouldn't be the advantage it normally is. I will give you an example of what I mean. Wolverine's heightened senses. Normally they are a boon, helping him track and warning him of approaching danger, but when they're overwhelmed with too much it actually puts him at a disadvantage. Same principal here, and it's shown from that alternate version of Deathstroke that was like Deadpool. Also your argument of one staff blast, or one sword swipe could go for Slade as well. Deadpool is not going to sit there and take it. Sure he throws himself into danger headlong most of the time, but he is NOT stupid, and once he sees what Slade is bringing, he'll be less suicidal and more tactical. He is not the tactician that Slade is my any means, but he's no slouch at all. I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree and wait for the results.

@cf12793: Deadpool has had the speed and agility to keep up with Wolverine and Sabertooth since early in his history. And Wolverine is far better than Deathstroke in terms of strength, speed, reflexes, senses, and healing factor. The only area that wolverine would be beat by DS is in grand fight strategy and overall tactics, maybe.

The low balling of Deadpool is odd for the vine. The most likely outcome of the fight would be a tossup. Promethium has always been almost unbreakable, while adamantium is unbreakable. Slade's promethium sword has some good cutting and slicing feats, but we would need to compare the cutting ability of adamantium to really compare the cutting power of the two...

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Adamantium cuts far better than promethium, comparing the feats of Wolverine to Deathstroke.

Idk how so many feel that this would end as a dominant win for Deathstroke, as his new 52 armor has been penetrated by all manner of piercing weapons, and some slashing ones. His stats are above peak human, but so is Wade's speed and agility. The only way this fight ends is with decapitation, and Wade has had far better swordsmanship showings in his epics against Wolverine. And Wade has the hand to hand skill to humiliate Taskmaster while tied to a chair. Among other times when he schooled Tony.

Slade would beat Wade. But due to Wade's insane healing factor, he'll just keep regenerating. So Slade continues to come at him. Wade soaks everything like a sponge. Then Slade cuts his head in half and thinking he won the fight, walks away. This is where Wade gets his cheap shot in. He regenerates and slits Slade's throat Moon Knight style.

If K4tz doesn't highlight this as argument of the week on Friday, I'mma be livid!

I forgot the best part: It doesn't matter if Slade can regenerate from that! He lost.

more people need to vote

The Merc With a Mouth is dancing his way to a victory!

@wolverine08: Nothing beats the broscience dougie.

Maybe if Slade followed the Broscience life more he could get more swole and not have Deadpool dropping him in the poll!

Deadpool's support be like

@dedpool: The alternate version of Deadpool was basically a comic meant to be funny. It in no way signified Slade's consistent character, nor his fighting ability. Then to get knocked out by a single strike by Batman isn't really something that is consistent either.

Slade's mind enhancement is most definitely a HUGE advantage this fight and here is why, Slade's mind enhancement isn't as much a technical computer rather a extremely fast processor. Highlighted when he was fighting beast boy in cheetah form, he explained how the brain enhancement allows him to send signals to his brain at a MUCH faster rate than a non altered brain. This is the significant advantage I am talking about. He basically said to beast boy (I'm paraphrasing) "before your brain can even communicate to lift a finger, I am already in action moving it down". This isn't something that can be tricked like your argument is suggesting.

Now along with his brain enhancement comes his tactical prowess, which feat by feat would be more of an advantage this fight than Wade's ability to talk annoyingly.

@senglord: you greatly low balled Deathstroke, then say Deadpool is being low balled when he is absolutely loved on the vine?

And this is pre-52 Slade, not new 52 according to the bio.

Deadpool still leading 47 to 46 :)

Deadpool is buying the votes.

@cable_extreme Well I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree like I said. But no matter what it'd be a good fight!

@senglord: After reading your post carefully, I'm not really sure that it actually has anything to do with mine.

LOL.

Slade Wilson in a pretty decent battle if Wade is serious.

@cf12793: you claim that there is a clear advantage for Deathstroke while Deadpool has adamantium Katana's. And has experience beating physically and mentally better foes than Deathstroke usually deals with. The most relevant argument is that unless he has the new 52 armor, Slade will likely end up being sliced by Wade's adamantium Katanas before he gets a lucky shot in.

@cable_extreme: There is no low balling of Deathstroke. He is fightng someone who was originally created as a decent Wolverine opponent. And the vine is in agreement that Wolverine dominates Slade in every physical category. His advantage in thought speed is matched by Wolverine's far greater martial arts skill and fighting experience. And he has tied with Deadpool in all out epic fights.

Slade's armor was always geared for blunt force and energy attacks, and have consistently shown weakness against piercing and certain sword attacks.

The fight should be a tossup due to the different methods of fighting. But, an edge. Should go to Wade due to being able to come back from all manner of physically annihilating damage.

@senglord: the vine is not in agreement with Wolverine dominating Slade in every category you are making a lot of claims which you haven't supported yet.

We can go feat by feat and I promise you that the only clear advantages Wolverine would have would be defined martial knowledge (not applied skill) and durability/healing.

Slade I personally would argue having better speed than Logan in terms of reaction, so your unsupported claim of Wolverine being "vastly" isn't a good argument unless it is supported, which after the countless Wolverine debates, it most definitely is not, and I am more than happy to go feat by feat with you to prove Slade has better reaction feats skill feats, tactical feats etc...over Deadpool.

You are greatly lowballing Deathstroke, if you want I'll show you why, I'll have to link the scans due to me only having an ipad atm.

@senglord: Do you really, honestly believe that Wade is so much faster then Deathstroke that he's going to blitz him with his katanas before Deathstroke has the chance to react? Not only are you making Deadpool out to be much faster then he actually is, but you're also disregarding that Slade has the skill advantage over Deadpool. The adamantium katanas are useful against Slade, I'm not doubting that, but honestly the idea of Deadpool being too fast for Deathstroke is absurd. Now that I know this is Pre-New 52 for certain, I would actually take back my statement earlier saying that Deadpool has an advantage in combat speed/agility. I would say that Deadpool's only advantage over Slade is healing. Tell me, aside from Wolverine and Sabretooth, who Wade has fought that are physically and mentally tougher then who Slade has dealt with. Deadpool has struggled in one on one encounters with street levelers such as Spider-Man, Blade and Daredevil, while Deathstroke has taken on teams of heroes who are significantly stronger and more powerful than he is and has come out on top.

I honestly support Deadpool every chance I get, but he simply doesn't possess enough advantages to win this fight. I'm not saying that it would be an easy fight for Slade. If Wade is serious, then this would be a brutal fight. It's just that IMO, Slade's skill advantage and no-nonsense attitude along with his gear and better physicals would allow him to take this fight in the end. I'm a way bigger Deadpool fan then I am of Deathstroke. Heck, I only researched Deathstroke in the beginning because of his connection to Wade.