Karnak vs. Taskmaster

There is always flaws in combat moves,all those people Taskmaster has stolen from has flaws in there fighting style.Karnak can find them,aswell as the weakness in Taskmaster's body.Simple as that.

Karnak wins.

Karnak has no superhuman abilities (other then seeing the weakest points in someones body) but just cause you can spot them, doesn't mean you can hit them. He has so super speed, Taskmaster can utilize Double Speed. Black Panther owned Karnak in less then a minute.

Karnak is a master of the martial arts. So? Taskmaster eats Ninjas for lunch, he defeats characters with super strength, speed, and agility and a regular basis. Not to mention the small arsenal of weapons he carries. There's nothing new in Karnaks style that Tasmaster hasn't seen before.

Gambler says:

"Karnak has no superhuman abilities (other then seeing the weakest points in someones body) but just cause you can spot them, doesn't mean you can hit them. He has so super speed, Taskmaster can utilize Double Speed. Black Panther owned Karnak in less then a minute.Karnak is a master of the martial arts. So? Taskmaster eats Ninjas for lunch, he defeats characters with super strength, speed, and agility and a regular basis. Not to mention the small arsenal of weapons he carries. There's nothing new in Karnaks style that Tasmaster hasn't seen before. "

No super human abilites?Hes a Inhuman.

Akira Overdrive says:

"Gambler says:

"Karnak has no superhuman abilities (other then seeing the weakest points in someones body) but just cause you can spot them, doesn't mean you can hit them. He has so super speed, Taskmaster can utilize Double Speed. Black Panther owned Karnak in less then a minute.Karnak is a master of the martial arts. So? Taskmaster eats Ninjas for lunch, he defeats characters with super strength, speed, and agility and a regular basis. Not to mention the small arsenal of weapons he carries. There's nothing new in Karnaks style that Tasmaster hasn't seen before. "

No super human abilites?Hes a Inhuman."

So what are his powers then, other then the weakness thing? Does he in fact have super speed or strength? Cause I've never seen it.

@Nobody. Theres no reason why he couldn't, but why would he? It that something he does often? Taskmaster told Deadpool what he was doing and in fact, gave him a reason to go crazy. Every fight I've seen Karnak in he uses his martial arts discipline.

Korg says:

"You've obviously read a lot more about Taskmaster than you have about Karnak. He can sense weakness in anything, be it a weakness in your defensive maneuvers, or a faultline in the earth, to a flaw in your plan of attack, or a weakness in your weapon. You give him very little credit. I'm not familiar with the fight between Black Panther and Karnak, but I'm guessing it took place in BP's book, no?"

That was in a Black Panther book.

Korg says:

"Alright, let me pose this question: How do you suppose Taskmaster conceals whatever weaknesses he may have? He's probably not even aware of them. Underestimating your opponent is usually not a smart thing to do. Has Taskmaster ever studied Karnak's moves? Even if he has, in fact, especially if he has, he will probably figure it's an easy win. He moves in close, exposing a weakness. Karnak exploits it. I'm no looking to argue, pretty much the opposite. You clearly know more about Taskmaster than I do, and I want to imagine as realistic a confrontation between the two as possible."

We can have a reasonable debate without arguing. As far as I know Taskmaster has never copied Karnak's moves. But thats not to say he's never seem any of them before, depending on what style of martial arts he uses. I think the underestimating an opponent could swing both ways. But like I asked, does Karnak have super speed or strength? Simply knowing where someones weak points are, and having the skill to exploit them are two different things. Not saying Karnak isn't a master of the martial arts, but Taskmaster has copied moves from some of the best acrobats in the Marvel U. Not to mention he carries around duplicates of some of the best weapons in the biz. Sure Karnak could and would find the weak point in Taskmaster shield and destroy it, but that buys time for Tasky create separation and open fire on him with his .45. Maybe Karnak can dodge bullets, I've never seen it or heard of it but then again I'm not familiar with his speed. (but I would point out, he wasn't fast enough to dodge BP's knee)
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Akira Overdrive says:

"That was in a Black Panther book."

So? Does that mean we can through out any and all of Karnak's feats that took place in the Inhumans comic? That makes no sense at all and its getting played out.

Vance Astro says:

"@Gambler,Does Taskmaster still have that prototype wrist-mounted device,that he stole from SHIELD?"

No.

Korg says:

"Hmm, interesting excerpt. Seems a bit out of character for Karnak, everything I've ever read with him in it depicts him as being pretty level-headed. Then again, I don't know the context. He struck prematurely there obviously, and was being incredibly arrogant. In fact, that might be the first time I've seen him start a fight. He usually waits for the opponent to make a move, which allows him to see the flaws in their tactics. Anyone can tell you that a man's balls or knees are a weak point, I don't think that's a very good example of his powers. If Black Panther had made the first move, do you think it would have made a difference?"

I really cant answer that. Black Panther has mastered every form of unarmed combat so to me, its realistic that he could and would land the first shot, if Karnak isn't fast enough to react.

Korg says:

"Gambler, you make some very good points. I still think it would be an interesting fight though."

I agree and it could go either way. In fact a good case could be made for Karnak. I'm actually looking up some stuff on him now.

Yeah it was me. But I had posted twice and nobody was responding so I had to go old school on em.

Vance Astro says:

"Gambler I says:

"Its me again. I'm changing my vote. Karnak is a beast and would (should) walk through Taskmaster."

how?"

After hearing what Korg had to say (about my lack of knowledge concerning Karnak) I did some research (limited research :P) but Karnak's ability (if and when written correctly) is pretty damn impressive. To be able to spot the flaws in ANYTHING and EVERYTHING means there's nothing Taskmaster has, that Karnak cant shatter. After finding a couple scans I now know he has the speed and agility to pull off these moves. He got jobbed by Black Panther (thats me eating crow) and so, since I was the one who posted that scan I figure I'll post another but in Karnaks favor.

Disarming Thor with one shot.

Thats okay, I got more.

Takes down four guards without his foot ever touching the ground.

Korg says:

"Well, the conclusion I've come to is that someone needs to write a comic where the two of them duke it out. Whoever wins, if it's written well it would be a great sequence."

I agree, Taskmaster is one of my favorite characters. The moves he could copy from Karnak, maybe even copy his ability to shatter an object at its weakest point, would be badass.

Vance Astro says:

"Gambler says:

"Thats okay, I got more. Takes down four guards without his foot ever touching the ground. "

Daredevil could do that..."

Can Daredevil vibrate his hand so fast that he can strike the Vision while he's intangible? Cause Karnak can.