Collaborations in comic books have been around for decades, but they’ve become more of a trend recently.
For example, Marvel and DC released exclusive comics on their separate reading platforms, DC Infinite and Marvel Unlimited. There’s also a Swamp Thing and Something is Killing the Children crossover, as well as Homelander making an appearance in DC KO!.
All of this led me to think of other team-ups and fights comic book fans need to see. Let’s start with the one that could destroy the world.
Hulk vs Omni-Man
Fans of the Invincible show and comic book have seen what Omni-Man can do. He’s defeated entire superhero teams and conquered civilizations. That said, the Hulk is the strongest there is.
The one advantage Omni-Man has over Hulk is space travel. He would try to take the Hulk into space and leave him. Sadly, that would just make him angry, and Nolan wouldn't like him when he's angry. Plus, that trick wouldn’t work a second time.
Meanwhile, people would flee in terror as they beat each other like no one has before. The funny thing is that Conquest would be jealous that he didn’t get to fight the Jade Giant and break things. However, I don’t think Conquest wants any problems with Hulk.
John Constantine vs Scarlet Witch
The shadiest magician in comic book history vs the scariest woman in comics. The two of them would fight and destroy everything in their path. Yes, Wanda would do her best to keep damage to a minimum or fix the destruction, but Constantine has a tendency not to care about casualties. Eventually, Wanda will have had enough of John, and that will lead to more catastrophe.
In short, what happens when the immovable and immoral object meets the chaotic, unbreakable force? People will die, while comic book readers are entertained.
Charles Xavier vs Etienne Lux
In this round, we have Marvel Comics' Charles Xavier and Image Comics' Etienne Lux (The Power Fantasy by artist Caspar Wijngaard and writer Kieron Gillen). Both do questionable things that they believe are ethical, like erasing people’s minds, and justify it by saying it's for the betterment of humanity. Whether it's true is irrelevant because they believe it is.
While this seems like an easy win for Charles, anyone who’s read The Power Fantasy knows Etienne is just as devious as Charles, but with fewer emotional attachments to the world. Plus, we don't know the extent of Etienne's powers. What's more frightening is that Lux continues to get stronger.
Cable and Booster Gold
I am referring to this as Nate and Booster’s Excellent Adventure. The two of them could be the bromance we never knew we needed. Both of them understand the danger of abusing the time stream, but they’ve both ignored the rules. However, it would be fun to see stoic Cable deal with someone like Michael Carter. He’s not as goofy as Deadpool, but Nate would still find Booster annoying, yet he’d love Skeet.
Speed Racer: The Ghost Rider
The Mach 5 is among the most popular and well-equipped cars in any fictional lore. Who wouldn’t want to see that powered with Hellfire?
Picture a Speed Racer with a flaming skull with all the weapons on his car supercharged. On top of that, there are all the things Speed would do when he decided to get creative or was in danger. It’s doubtful anyone who’s been the Ghost Rider would ever match up to him. Yes, that includes Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, and Robbie Reyes.
Magik and Erica Slaughter
Erica Slaughter (Something is Killing the Children)is a premier monster hunter with an attitude. Marvel. Comics' Magik can be a monster with an attitude. Despite what would make them enemies, this writer believes they’d get along. Both of them understand what it’s like to have supernatural beings ruin your childhood. That would bond them in a mission that could keep kids safe for years. It would be interesting to see if Illyana teaches Erica magic.
Captain Marvel and Guy Gardner
There isn’t a duo on this list that makes less sense. Carol Danvers is all about planning to avoid consequences, and Guy Gardner revels in doing things without thinking. The annoyance on both of their faces and in their banter as they team up to likely fight the Sinestro Corps would be worth every penny spent on this story.
Star-Lord vs Space Ghost
Star-Lord’s arrogance and immaturity would frustrate Space Ghost. But is that enough to throw him off his game? Are Peter Quill’s elemental guns enough to pierce Ghost’s force fields? Who’s the better flyer in their spaceships? Who has the better technology? These are only some of the questions in this underrated fight.
Peacemaker and Captain America
Captain America’s story will lead to a crossover called Armageddon. But what people should pay attention to is why someone like Wolverine has Cap’s shield. What happened that made Steve Rogers give up his iconic weapon? Or, and this could be worse, did it get lost during a battle, or possibly in death? Regardless, pay attention to Steve Rogers. It’s no coincidence that Chip Zdarsky is writing Captain America and Armageddon.
Punisher and Billy Butcher
These beautiful, violent demons shouldn't fight each other. They should wage war against the worst people in the world. Fans need to see two of Garth Ennis’ greatest written characters fighting everyone from Homelander to Barracuda to superpowered mobs. It would be diabolical
Wonder Woman vs Darth Vader
Darth Vader is everything that Wonder Woman hates. He’s a violent leader who’s more than willing to destroy entire planets to prove a point. Darth Vader would hate all of Diana’s need for peace, despite having the power to declare war.
In terms of power, they’re about even. Darth Vader can use the Force to hold spaceships and is masterful with his lightsaber. Wonder Woman can break tanks with her head and fight gods. This one is either close or one dominates the other.
Harley Quinn and Johnny Storm
Everyone says Wade Wilson and Harley Quinn, but Johnny Storm seems like a better fit. The Human Torch has dated and fought with all kinds of women (from Earth and beyond). None of them was like Harley. On the flip side, how does Quinn react to Johnny hitting on her? Or is Harley’s crazy too much for him? What if they fall in love and she joins the Fantastic Four?! This just seems like a better fit due to the endless possibilities.
Mr. Sinister and Joker
Yes, this is a nightmare made in the darkest pits of Hell. But, tell me this wouldn’t be entertaining. Sinister would love all the depraved ideas that the Clown Prince of Crime would come up with, and his partner would enjoy the sadism involved in Nathaniel Essex’s experiments. With that said, the best part would be when they eventually turn on each other.
Absolute Batman vs Sabretooth
Sabretooth has gone up against the best in Marvel Comics, but he’s never fought someone like Absolute Batman. This is a Bruce Wayne with size, speed, strength, skills, and some major weapons. Among them are a Batmobile the size of an apartment and an axe he pulls off his chest. Sure, Victor Creed is ruthless, but is he ready for this version of the Dark Knight?
TMNT: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Each of the Ninja Turtles would have a role to play with S.H.I.E.L.D.. Leonardo can become a leader while learning under Nick Fury. Raphael would love being a grunt, fighting around the world and beyond. Donatello gets access to technology that he hadn’t discarded, meaning he'd create things beyond even his wildest dreams. Michelangelo would be happy traveling and getting to use hoverboards and flying jets.
Out of everything on this list, this would be the most entertaining. Not only do the brothers get to fight the Marvel Comics villains, but Shredder, Karai, and the Foot Clan get more villains.
Iron Man vs Megatron
Does Megatron have what it takes to beat the Iron Avenger? Will Tony Stark need his Sentinel-Buster to beat the leader of the Decepticons? Does it actually matter if Iron Man has his fancy suits since Megatron has battle experience and brutality on his side? These are the questions I need answered!
Colossus vs Devastator
Is Colossus strong enough to defeat Devastator? We’ve seen the X-Men’s powerhouse do some amazing things, but this isn’t like destroying a building or a Sentinel. Devastator is stronger and smarter. And while the Constructicons are devastating (pardon the pun), Piotr Nikolayevich Rasputin’s smaller size gives him an advantage. He can move around better, and the arrogant Devastator would underestimate their opponent.
The team Gotham needs
We all love Batman and Robin, but the combination of Laura Kinney (Wolverine) and Cassie Cain (Batgirl) is more than enough to stop the villains of Gotham City. Cassandra may have stopped killing, and Laura can be persuaded not to, but both of them would agree that Joker needs to be put down. That action sends a message to everyone attempting to cause chaos to try it in another city.
Damian Wayne in King's Dominion (Deadly Class)
King’s Dominion is a school for teenagers to become world-class assassins. Damian Wayne doesn’t need the training because he’s been one of the best for years. This should happen so he can show the snot-nosed kids how it’s really done. He’d probably show the teachers a thing or two, too.
Wolverine vs Battle Beast
Lastly, we have the fight of a lifetime. Wolverine, the best there is at what he does, versus the scourge of the cosmos, Battle Beast. Battle Beast’s strength is enough to give Grand Regent Thragg the fight of his life. Meanwhile, Logan’s healing factor, claws, and speed are more than enough to make things even.
Body parts will be left everywhere in what would be the bloodiest fight in comic book history. But only one person would survive.
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