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Boards Best Supervillain Tournament!
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28-04-2016 9:56pm#1Macbeth, Darth Vader, Hans Gruber...I think most of us would agree for a story to be a success it needs not only a good hero, but a good villain too. And when it comes to the realm of superhero stories, the role of the supervillain is of vital importance.
We have recently completed the Boards Best Superhero Tournament which saw Batman defeat Wolverine in the final to be crowned the champion. The Supervillain tournament will operate in a similar way.
The idea of the game is simple and is adapted from games often seen on the pro wrestling forum, so credit to the guys there for the concept. It works like so: I have compiled a list of 64 supervillains and randomized the names. In Round 1 I will present 'supervillain ties' where you have to vote and determine which villain deserves to goes through. The reason for your choice is down to you.
The first villain to get to 3 votes qualifies for the next round and the loser gets eliminated. Please try to give a reason why you are voting the way you are. We will go from 64 villains to 32, and then to 16, and so on until we reach the final.
I should point out that in compiling this list I ended up with a lot more names than the 64 I had limited myself to, and as a result significant omissions are sadly inevitable. I hope there will be no glaring omissions here, but if there are I apologize in advance.
And so the draw of 64 supervillains has been made and I can tell you even at this early stage there are some crackers on the way. At least one could have been a potential final, I reckon; but that is the way the draw worked out.
So, without further ado, here is the first tie of the tournament, and it's a Marvel vs DC clash which is quite a contrast of styles ...The Kingpin
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Doomsday
It's the enemy of Spidey, Daredevil and The Punisher, crime boss Wilson Fisk aka The Punisher, pitting his wits against the monster who was suggested to have killed Superman at one stage.
Who comes out on top in this one? First one to 3 votes advances to Round 2.'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'
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Kingpin figures out a way to foil Doomsday's hopes and reach Round 2. Next up it's another DC vs Marvel bout.General Zod
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The Sentinels
It's the evil Kryptonian banished to the Phantom Zone, General Zod, taking on the giant, mutant-hunting machines that have made life hell for the X-Men, the Sentinels.
Who wins this battle? Cast your votes now.'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'
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The Sentinels are forced to kneel before Zod who flies into Round 2. Next up is a battle of Batman and Superman's enemies respectively...Deadshot
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Brainiac
It's deadly marksman and Suicide Squad member, Deadshot, versus the super-intelligent, extraterrestrial android, Brainiac.
Which villain reaches the next round? Cast your votes now.'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'
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Brainiac outsmarts Deadshot to enter Round 2. Next up we have a battle of two members of Batman's rogues gallery.Catwoman
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Two-Face
It's a character who you may recall popped up in the Best Superhero tournament, Selina Kyle's alter ego, Catwoman, taking on the coin-flipping psychopath, Harvey Dent aka Two-Face.
Who do you think is the better villain? Vote now.'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'
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If it was a coin toss, I guess it wasn't tails as Two-Face earns your support to reach Round 2. Next up we have a fascinating Marvel vs DC clash.The Red Skull
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Darkseid
It's Captain America's archenemy, The Red Skull, taking on one of the DC universe's most powerful villains, Darkseid.
Which villain ought to go forward? Vote now.'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'
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Darkseid overpowers the Red Skull to reach the next round. Next up we have another DC vs Marvel clash.Black Adam
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Loki
It's the primary foe of Captain Marvel aka Shazam, Black Adam, facing off against the archenemy of Thor, Loki.
Which villain should reach Round 2? Cast your votes now.'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'
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