- 13,140
- 22,048
So right now we have Taskmaster as "9-B. Varies from 8-C to High 8-C with equipment". This rating implies that it is Taskmaster's equipment, not his own physical stats, that allows him to fight against 8-C threats.
In this thread, however, I would like to posit that his physical stats should, logically, be at this level too.
Taskmaster is almost ALWAYS portrayed as a threat to Captain America. And has been since his initial debut.
Some extra things:
Taskmaster has shown he can easily damage Luara and is physically strong enough to stop her blows with a single hand, only losing the upper hand after she stabs him with her claws.
[All-New Wolverine #3]
Harms Bucky, just by chucking his sword at him.
[Avengers: The Initiative #34]
In conclusion, while Taskmaster's performances throughout the comics vary wildly, he is consistently one of Captain America's most dangerous rogues, and is capable of standing on somewhat even ground with him. I would like his new tiering to be the following.
"8-C. Varies, up to High 8-C with equipment. Or something to that effect.
In this thread, however, I would like to posit that his physical stats should, logically, be at this level too.
Taskmaster is almost ALWAYS portrayed as a threat to Captain America. And has been since his initial debut.
- His first appearance showcases him casually blocking Captain America's shield with his own, before staggering him with a blow with his bow and shield. In the same issue, it's directly stated He throws his shield as strong as America's (note that while this is listed as a feat for his equipment on his profile, this would, logically, scale to his physical strength)
- Taskmaster is strong enough to easily overwhelm Captain America without his shield. Both with his ranged explosives and just by physically overwhelming him with his own shield.
- Captain America has gone on record saying Taskmaster is one of the most deadliest men alive. While the Captain WAS poisoned during this time, it should not affect his judgment of Taskmaster's overall threat level.
- Taskmaster has gone on record to state that he's made a career out of fighting Captain America, implying they fight frequently.
- Captain America has stated Taskmaster is "as A list as they come", implying he should at least be a similar threat level as the rest of Captain America's rogue gallery.
Some extra things:
Taskmaster has shown he can easily damage Luara and is physically strong enough to stop her blows with a single hand, only losing the upper hand after she stabs him with her claws.
[All-New Wolverine #3]
Harms Bucky, just by chucking his sword at him.
[Avengers: The Initiative #34]
In conclusion, while Taskmaster's performances throughout the comics vary wildly, he is consistently one of Captain America's most dangerous rogues, and is capable of standing on somewhat even ground with him. I would like his new tiering to be the following.
"8-C. Varies, up to High 8-C with equipment. Or something to that effect.
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