The Top Ten Martial Artists in Comics
#10 - Shang-Chi
Shang-Chi is the son of Fu Manchu, the Chinese warlord who nearly achieved becoming ruler of the world. Shang-Chi was raised and taught a variety of martial arts. Despite having no superhuman attributes, he has repeatedly matched or defeated other strong fighters.
#9 - Iron Fist
Daniel Rand discovered the mystical city of K'un-L'un as a child. His father saved the ruler of K'un-L'un, and the ruler then took Danny under his wing and trained him. Daniel's fists are imbued with powerful energy, and he has complete control over his chi. His most powerful attack is, you guessed it, the ''Iron Fist'' which can cause incalculable amounts of damage. This technique potentially leaves Daniel drained and temporary paralyzed, however.
#8 - Richard Dragon
Richard Dragon was a thief trained by O-Sensei. Dragon eventually reached his full potential and found inner peace. Eventually he became a bit of secret agent, but he always utilized his martial arts skills. In the DC Universe, he's unanimously considered one of the best martial artists.
#7 - Bronze Tiger
Ben Turner murders his parent's assailant as a young child and grows up using his martial arts ability for evil. Eventually he conquers his inner demons by moving to the east and training with O-Sensei. Like Richard Dragon, Bronze Tiger is considered one of the strongest martial artists in the DC Universe.
#6 - Batgirl (Cassandra Cain)
Cassandra Cain is a formerly mute daughter of Lady Shiva and David Cain. After saving Commissioner Gordon's life, she was given the mantle of Batgirl. Cassandra Cain has undergone intense martial arts training nearly all her life and few are considered her equal in the DC Universe. She has defeated Lady Shiva just once, though the encounter left her completely drained.
#5 - Lady Shiva
Originally the nemesis of Richard Dragon, Lady Shiva soon came into her own. She is considered grand master of martial arts in the DC Universe, and has no equal save for Batman. She can kill and resurrect using only martial arts techniques, making her very deadly indeed.
#4 - Wolverine
Besides having a ridiculous power set including adamantium bones and a healing factor, Logan possesses a martial arts technique cultivated from years of training and practice. He's defeated many of what the Marvel Universe's had to offer, and fought others to draws.
#3 - Taskmaster
Taskmaster's photographic reflexes enabled him to study the greatest Marvel martial artists and possess their skills instantly. Taskmaster is a truly frightening combatant, learning all of his opponent's abilities as they fight him.
#2 - Batman
Thousands of hours of training in hundreds of martial arts may be formidable, but none can equal those abilities when matched with the brain of Bruce Wayne. Comic's greatest detective is Batman. And when fighting an opponent equal in martial arts ability, it's always Batman's brains that win the day.
#1 - Captain America
Captain America is adept at every form of martial arts on the planet and possesses a body that's at peak human limitation. And yet, this isn't the reason why he takes the number one spot of the greatest martial artists in comics. His will is completely unbreakable, and he will always find a way to win. Many comic writers consider him the ''Avatar of Victory'', and I'm inclined to agree. He may be down, but he's never out and he will win eventually.
That concludes our list of the greatest martial artists in comics. Hope you enjoyed.
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Post a CommentMarvel vs DC is considered Canon genius. And since is the only fight they have had, well there is not much more to say. Even so, under those circumstances Batman would indeed win as he had the advantage of darkness and terrain. As for Batman saying that Captain America would beat him batman has the reputation of respecting the abilities of his rivals. He has say many times that Ra is the only man he fears, yet he never has shown such fear. It is his way to say: "yeah, he is tough, I better be prepared for him in case someday we indeed have to face each other." Obviously you do not know much of Batman, as the only way Captain America would beat him if is Batman would let him get close to him so that strength becomes not only a factor but an advantage.
Sorry for the late reply but I have forgotten all about this discussion until I came by it again by chance.
It is good that you choose the name Darth Fail, as you are indeed a failure.
also where is elektra, x-23, deadpool, karate kid, shen kuei, daken, fantomex, black panther, batroc the leaper, gambit, moon knight, ronin, swordsman, silver samurai, daredevil,mister x,deathstroke, wildcat,nightwing, green arrow, huntress, ras al ghul, the sensei, stick,and drakon i mean come on
im sorry, but iron fist is a better martial artist than both wolverine, and captain america, thus iron fist is flat out and simple number 1 additionally shang chi is better than both cap and wolverine, so he should be number two. also taskmaster is a better martial artist than cap and wolverine. the problem is, this is weighed more on who would win, or who is the best, or strongest, but it is supposed to be who is the best MARTIAL ARTIST. this has nothing to do with who would win in the end, otherwise spiderman would be number 1, because he always seems to win, and batman and superman and thor would be way way up there.
Batman beat Captain America in a popularity contest, genius. It was a fan vote. Furthermore, in JLA/Avengers (which is actually canon) Batman conceded that Captain America would defeat him.
By the way, since Shiva, Richard Dragon and Bronze Tiger are considered the greatest in DC, they should be higher than Batman, although I agree that Shiva was defeated by Cassandra, hence Cassandra should be higher than Shiva. I do agree that if Wolverine and Captain America (who is chemically enhanced) are in this list, Death Stroke should be as well.
Captain America was defeated by Batman, so he should not be #1. I doubt he should even be at the top 5.
i feel liken deathstroke should be put on it. if wolverine is in it then he should be in it.
Bronze Tiger should be higher on the list. After all, he fought Batman and defeated him.
Cool list; I would put Batgirl over Lady Shiva just because she beat her. Other than that, i could agree with this list