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Batman vs. Black Panther
[Play "Invader"]
Gray: Many of our greatest heroes represent the light in justice.
Red: But some prefer working in the dark, like Batman: The Dark Knight.
Gray: And Black Panther: The King of Wakanda.
Red: He's Gray and I'm Red.
Gray: And it's our job to analyze their weapons, armour, and skills to find out who would win… a Death Battle!
[Play "Batman (1989) Theme"]
Red: Gotham City, a wondrous city with some of the most dangerous criminals you could come across.
Gray: Luckily there is one man who manages to save this great city: Batman.
Background
Real Name: Bruce Wayne
Height: 6'2" | 1.9m
Weight: 210 lbs | 95.3 kg
Only non-powered founder of the Justice League
Had 23 girlfriends, kissed over 60 women
Multi-Billionair
- Because Millionaires are so last year
Red: But becoming Gotham's biggest bat fan does come at a cost. As we all know, ten-year-old Bruce Wayne witnessed his parents being killed by a mugger while they were walking home from the theater. Man, he must hate theaters now.
Gray: Since that night, Bruce dedicated his life to protecting Gotham. At a young age, he left Gotham and trained in many exotic locations with some of the most skilled fighters around, including the League of Assassins (Yes, Assassins not Shadows).
[Play "Dark Knight Theme"]
Abilities
Mastered every martial art known to man
Peak human condition
- Bench Press: 1,000 lbs
- Leg Press: 2,500 lbs
- Can survive in a vacuum for 24 seconds
Master acrobat and athlete
Master of stealth
Master escape artist
Ventriloquist
World's greatest detective
Genius-level intellect
Red: Bruce pushed himself to the limits of the human body, reaching strength levels most men dream of.
Gray: After completing his training, Bruce returned to Gotham and used his family's fortune to become the city's protector: Batman.
Thug: What the hell are you?!
Batman: I'm Batman.
[Dark Knight Theme]
Red: Now that's what I'm talking about! With his skill and intelligence, criminals start pissing their pants once they hear that name.
Gray: And also due to his vast arsenal.
Arsenal
Batsuit
Weight: 200 lbs
Nomex reinforced fabric
Fire-resistant memory cloth cape
- Can be used as a glider
Bladed gauntlets
Steel-toed boots
Nosepiece gas filter
200,000 volt electro network
Designed to evoke fear
Night Vision/Infrared Lens
Conceals both heartbeat and heat signatures
Cowl's para-aramid fibers lessen impacts to the head
Triangulation imaging system
Almost totally bulletproof
Utility Belt
Batclaw
Various Batarangs
Smoke Pellets
Explosive Gel
Disruptors
Shock Gloves
Cryptographic Sequencer
Forensic Analysis Kit
First Aid Kit
Gray: The Batsuit is a nearly bulletproof armor that Batman wears. The design of it was created to strike fear into those around him. It comes equipped with bladed gauntlets, a 200,000 volt electro network, various imaging scanners, and a memory cloth cape that he often uses for gliding.
Red: But the real stuff is with that nearly bottomless pit of a belt. It carries tons of grappling guns, smoke bombs, explosive gel, shock gloves, and gadgets and equipment for solving mysteries. But everyone's favorites are those awesome batarangs. He's got tons of them, ranging from shuriken to explosive, sonic, electric shock, tracking, knockout dart, and remote control. Holy crap!
Gray: But aside from his nearly limitless supply of batarangs, Batman's greatest weapon is his mind. He is a genius and is known as the world's greatest detective. With these detective skills, Batman has solved numerous unsolvable crimes and even has a photographic memory that's so good he can memorize the shape of a cheek he just punched.
Feats
Has defeated the Justice League and Superman
Fearlessly battles metahumans
- Even bests some
Solved numerous unsolvable crimes
Broke into both Areas 51 & 52
Survived in space for 24 seconds
Swapped a poison drink in the blink of an eye
Has sneaked around Superman multiple times
Red: He's the only non-powered founder of the Justice League, and has even defeated the Justice League and even Superman.
Gray: Not only has he defeated the Man of Steel, but he has sneaked around him multiple times. And Superman can hear things in the vacuum of space, many light years away. But, while he has proven to be one of the world's greatest heroes, Batman is not without his flaws.
Weaknesses
Only human
Mental stability is questionable
Has never defeated Deathstroke in hand-to-hand combat
- Has only done so with sneak attacks
Has been defeated by less skilled opponents in hand-to-hand combat
Majority of feats required prep time
Gray: While he appears to be superhuman to many, he is far from being one. Underneath the Batsuit, Bruce is vulnerable to knives and bullets, just like any other man.
Red: And despite being one of the most skilled fighters in the DC universe, Bats has been defeated by less skilled opponents. Infact, he's never defeated Deathstroke in a straight-up fight.
Gray: But, no matter who you are or what you do, there's no hiding from Gotham's Dark Knight.
Batman: Tell me. Do you bleed?
Superman flies off.
Batman: You will!
[Captain America: Civil War - Ancestral Calls]
Gray: Africa: A continent rich with various cultures, environments, and wildlife. And just like the rest of the world, it has many wonders, most of which have yet to be discovered.
Red: And none are more wondrous than the hidden nation known as Wakanda.
Gray: For centuries, explorers searched for this hidden land, but for those who managed to find it, only a few had managed to escape it alive.
Red: What could be the cause of this, you may ask? None other than its protector: the Black Panther.
Gray: For many generations, the Black Panther had been Wakanda's protector. And they all happened to be this hidden nation's kings. Every time the next heir took the throne, they also took up the mantle of the Black Panther.
Red: Which brings us to our current king and protector: T'Challa.
Background
Real Name: T'Challa
Height: 6'0" | 1.8 m
Weight: 200 lbs | 91 kg
King of Wakanda
First Black Superhero in comic history
Was once married to Ororo Munroe
Claims to be the eighth smartest man on Earth
Is respected by Dr. Doom
Gray: As the first born son of King T'Chaka, T'Challa was raised to eventually take the throne and take the mantle of the Black Panther.
Red: But that came a little earlier than anyone expected, when a metal armed assassin killed his dad.
Gray: After his father's death, T'Challa trained hard to become Wakanda's king and protector. Once he reached the rightful age, T'Challa became the Black Panther.
[Captain America: Civil War - Stepping Up]
Red: Wearing the traditional Black Panther suit, T'Challa became a force to be reckoned with.
Gray: As Black Panther, T'Challa is extremely skilled in hand-to-hand combat and with various forms of weaponry.
Abilities
Mastered all martial arts
Expert in both armed and unarmed combat
Master of stealth
Weapons master
Super-genius intellect
Master acrobat
Master tactician
Expert tracker and hunter
Gray: He's studied and mastered every martial art on Earth, has a super-genius intellect, and due to training in Wakanda's thick environment and outside the hidden nation, he has excellent acrobatic skills.
Red: And that's only without his weapons.
Weapons
Black Panther Suit
- Vibranium Microweave Mesh
- Anti-Metal Claws
- Energy Dampening Boots
- Cloaking Technology
- Vibranium Energy Daggers
Gray: T'Challa's main weapon, is actually the Black Panther suit itself. You see, Wakanda was sought after for so long because it held the world's rarest metal: Vibranium. Vibranium is an extremely strong metal that delivers complete shock absorption. The Black Panther suit easily protects the wearer from gunfire, blades, and explosions. And it has been upgraded over the generations, one of them being cloaking.
Red: And it also comes with a couple of weapons. It can hold energy daggers made of Vibranium, but T'Challa's main weapons are the Anti-Metal claws.
Gray: Anti-Metal, also known as Antarctic Vibranium, vibrates at high frequencies so strong that it can destabilize and liquify even the Marvel Universe's strongest metals, including Adamantium.
Red: You know? That metal that can tank hits from Thor and the Hulk!
Gray: But, that's not all that makes T'Challa a threat in battle.
Powers
Black Panther Knowledge
- Can draw strength, knowledge, and experience from all previous Black Panthers
Superhuman acute senses
Superhuman strength, speed, durability, healing, agility, and reflexes
Gray: After eating a heart-shaped herb, T'Challa was granted superhuman senses and physicality, and the ability to draw knowledge and experience from all previous Black Panthers, making him one of the most experienced, human, fighters in the Marvel Universe.
Red: With all of these, it's hard to count all the impressive things T'Challa has done.
Feats
Has defeated Captain America, Wolverine, Daredevil, Dr. Doom, and the Fantastic Four
Caught Spider-Man off guard… twice
Kicked Namor in the air
Stopped a stampeding elephant head on
Killed a rhino by tackling it and snapping its neck
Fought and killed a Super Skrull that had Luke Cage's strength and durability, Iron Fist's chi manipulation, Wolverine's claws, Bullseye's accuracy, and the combined fighting skills of Captain America, Daredevil, Shang Chi, Elektra, Moon Knight, and T'Challa himself
Stole Silver Surfer's board
Killed a T-Rex, while weakened
Red: He's defeated the likes of Captain America, Wolverine, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, and even Dr. Doom.
Gray: He's stopped a charging elephant with his bare hands, stole Silver Surfer's cosmic board, and fought and killed a Super Skrull that had Luke Cage's strength and durability, Iron Fist's chi manipulation, Wolverine's claws, Bullseye's accuracy, and the combined fighting skills of Captain America, Daredevil, Shang Chi, Elektra, Moon Knight, and even himself.
Red: WHAT THE FUCK?! IS THIS GUY UNSTOPPABLE OR SOMETHING?!
Gray: Unfortunately for him, T'Challa is not unstoppable.
Weaknesses
Still human under the armour
Senses can be overwhelmed
Gray: Despite T'Challa's impressive physicality, he's still human underneath the armour and his senses can be overwhelmed, which often allows his opponents to get the upperhand.
Red: But, if I were to go to Africa, I wouldn't even dare step foot into Wakanda. This man will be there to make sure you don't get far.
Hawkeye: We haven't met yet. I'm Clint.
Black Panther: I don't care.
[Invader]
Gray: Alright, the combatants are set. Let's end this debate once and for all.
Red: It's time for a DEATH BATTLE!
The setting is an abandoned building. During a rainstorm. Suddenly, Batman arrives in the ground and surveys the area. He received word that a dark figure was spotted here and came to investigate.
Suddenly, something jumps at him from behind. He manages to dodge and grabs his attacker by the throat. His attacker then knees him in the gut and they both hold the stance, glaring at one another.
Batman: I'm only going to give you one warning: leave this place, now.
Black Panther: I have business to take care of. So, stay out of my way.
Black Panther then kicks Batman back and both get into combat stances.
Batman: I warned you.
[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Do You Bleed?]
FIGHT
Batman throws three batarangs towards Black Panther, but he dodges each of them. Black Panther then lunges at Batman and the two engage each other.
They throw attack after attack at each other, but they blocked them, until Batman managed to grab Black Panther's arm. He then lifted and slammed him into a crate. T'Challa quickly stood and kicked Batman away. Batman then throws two more batarangs at Black Panther, but Black Panther caught them. They then exploded in his hands, but they did nothing to hurt him.
T'Challa dropped the shards on the ground and ran towards his opponent, but Batman quickly threw smoke pellets in the ground. The smoke covered the area and T'Challa looked around to find his attacker. He searched, and then he smelled something behind him. He quickly backflipped as Batman shot a grappling line at him.
Black Panther landed on the line and lunged at Batman and tackled him. But before he could do anything more, Batman activated a sonic disruptor causing Black Panther to cover his ears in pain. Batman quickly kicked him off and attacked him. He delivered multiple blows to the Wakandan King and then threw him through a wall.
The disruptor stopped and Black Panther shook himself back into focus. He quickly got up and glared at Batman. Batman then threw more batarangs at him, but Black Panther threw his energy daggers at them, slicing them in half. Batman quickly dodged them and then activated his shock gloves. Black Panther unsheathed his claws and the two engaged each other again.
Batman managed to hit Black Panther a fews times, but the gloves weren't doing anything to hurt him. Unfortunately, Black Panther's claws then started shredding his armour. Batman did his best to block, but the claws did more and more damage until Black Panther sliced his right leg open.
Batman yelled in pain and fell to his knee. He quickly looked up and Black Panther's clawed hand came straight towards his head. It made contact, going through the cowl and was followed with his head being swiped clean off.
Batman's headless body fell to the ground and Black Panther stood over it.
Black Panther disappears, leaving the body of Batman behind.
KO
[Captain America: Civil War - Cap's Promise]
Red: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whao! Put the guns and knives down! Please let us explain.
Gray: Batman is technically the more skilled fighter and had the larger arsenal, but Black Panther edged out and even outclassed him everywhere else.
Advantages & Disadvantages
Batman
+ Slightly more skilled
+ Larger arsenal
+ Armour prevented Black Panther's hearing
= Stealth
- Physically outclassed
- Weaker armour
- Outclassed in experience
- Arsenal was outclassed
- Not as smart
- Has lost to opponents similar to Black Panther, multiple times
Black Panther
+ Smarter
+ Physically superior
+ Stronger armour
+ Deadlier arsenal
+ More experience
+ Other senses countered stealth
= Stealth
- Not as skilled
- Smaller arsenal
Red: Black Panther's suit and arsenal beat Batman's blow for blow. Just the claws alone would have way more than enough.
Gray: Also, Batman didn't really have anything to hurt Black Panther other than his sonic weapons. None of his other weapons would have been able to damage the Vibranium suit. Also, T'Challa has proven to be smarter. One example is when he came up with a functional device that would block and/or dampen both telekinetic and telepathic powers, in just 10 minutes.
Red: Hell, Black Panther easily beat him in strength and speed. He's capable of matching Captain America in speed, and Cap can run a mile in just over 70 seconds. Oh, and remember that elephant thing?
Gray: African Elephants typically weigh around 5 tons and can run at speeds of 25 mph, and Black Panther took one head on. Based on how far T'Challa was pushed back, we can say that he would have had to have stopped the elephant with at least 9 tons of force.
Red: There's no way Batman could ever match up to that level of strength and speed. But, surprisingly, their stealth skills were pretty even. Both have sneaked around beings with super senses that normally prevent them from being ambushed.
Batman: Superman
Black Panther: Spider-Man
Gray: The big difference being that Black Panther relied purely on skill, while Batman relied on both skill and technology.
Red: During those times, Superman often listens for Batman's heartbeat, but if he wanted he could have listened for any other sounds, like Batman's breathing.
Gray: Spider-Man's spider-sense can be outmatched by someone whose speed is comparable or greater than his own. Yet, Black Panther managed to catch him off guard two separate times. And Black Panther didn't even need to listen for Batman to find out where he was, since his sense of smell is on par with Wolverine's.
Red: "But Batman's fought guys like Black Panther before! Couldn't that have given him the edge?"
Gray: Actually, no. While it is true that Batman has fought guys similar to Black Panther, there are multiple cases where he's lost to them, even in hand-to-hand combat. One guy that Batman lost to, Deathstroke, has many similarities to Black Panther. Deathstroke has superior armour, weapons, experience, and physical feats that allowed him to constantly beat Batman in hand-to-hand combat, despite being less skilled in martial arts. In fact, the closest Batman's ever gotten to beating Deathstroke in a straight up fight was when Deathstroke was a bit disoriented, and even then it was a stalemate. While Batman has defeated Deathstroke through sneak attacks, that doesn't mean he could do the same to Black Panther, especially when Black Panther has enhanced senses that Deathstroke doesn't have.
Red: Looks like Black Panther was just a few steps ahead of Batman.
Gray: The winner is Black Panther!
Next Time on Death Battle!
A horde of wolves attack a village while stealing metal items. Until a loud scream is heard causing them to look up. Suddenly, six warriors land in front of them. A Mantis, a Monkey, a Viper, a Crane, a Tiger, and a Panda.
Rabbit villager: The Dragon Warrior!
Wolf: A panda?! That's impossible!
Po: My fist hungers for justice.
Then his stomach growls.
Po: That was my… fist.
Po
This is probably going to be my most controversial Death Battle, yet. But, who cares. Next we've got Po from Kung Fu Panda! But, who's he gonna' fight? Check out my other stories to find out soon!