User blog:Elgb333/Badass Normals: Joker vs Punisher

  Its been awhile since we had a good comic book battle in this wiki, so I decided that today we're going to have a classic superhero vs supervillain battle of... normal proportions? Yeah you read the title right. For my first battle this month, two of comic's greatest non-superpowered badasses will face off in a battle to the death; one is a crazy supervillain while the other is a bloodthirsty antihero. This will be the first of a two-part series where we take a look at some of the most badass "normal" non-superpowered characters in comic book and put them in a bloody gladiator match.

So what happens when these two warriors use their weapons that can defeat metahumans, superhumans and even godlike beings on each other?

Joker: The Clown Prince of Crime

vs

Punisher: The psychotic vigilante of New York City

Who is Deadliest?!

Note: It still makes me giggle everytime I call the Punisher and Joker as "normal" XD

Joker
"I've proved my point. I've demonstrated there's no difference between me and everyone else! All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy. That's how far the world is from where I am. Just one bad day."

- The Joker- Batman: The Killing Joke

The Joker, real name unknown, is a homicidal maniac and the archenemy of Batman. Although his full origin is truly unknown, the Joker is known to have been forced to swim through a vat of chemicals which turned his skin white, his hair green, and left his face permanently locked in a double Glasgow Grin. Completely unpredictable with no regard for human life, the Joker finds murder and mayhem funny, and is perhaps the most dangerous man on New Earth with a body count stretching into the thousands, all centered around his obsession with destroying the Dark Knight.

While the Joker's criminal activities have certainly not been limited to the following by far, he has performed a considerable number of acts that distinguish him from the population of ordinary villains. During the events of "A Death in the Family," the Joker murdered Jason Todd, the second Robin. In "The Killing Joke", he shot Barbara Gordon in the spin, causing her paralysis. Some of his murders also include the killing of Sarah Essen Gordon, the wife of Commissioner Gordon. No other villain in Batman's rogues gallery has tormented and haunted him as long as the clown price of crime.

Weapons and X-Factors
Melee= Crowbar, Knives and Joy Buzzers
 * The infamous crowbar that he used to beat the crap out of Jason Todd. He also has a model that can produce electric shock that's enough to stun an opponent.
 * Joker has used a variety of knives all throughout his long criminal history. These knives ranged from your typical kitchen and other improvised knives (like straight razors) to switchblades, and military grade combat knives that are capable of even penetrating Batman's armor.
 * Joker's iconic joy buzzers which he wears on both his palms. These are strong enough to kill a person with a shake of his hand, or fry some idiots face (just ask Alexander Luthor)


 * -|Short= Bang Pistols
 * High-caliber magnum revolver that can either shoot large bullet or Joker's iconic venom-laced "BANG!" flags, which can be used to scare people or impale them.
 * 6-round cylinder.


 * -|Mid= Tommy Gun
 * Classic gangster weapon with a 50-round drum magazine.
 * .45 ACP
 * 600-725 rpm


 * -|Long= IMI Tavor TAR-21
 * Modified IMI Tavor TAR-21 w/ Laser Sight and Grip
 * Bullpup rifle
 * 5.56x45mm NATO
 * 700-900 rounds/min
 * 400m effective range


 * -|Special= Joker Venom
 * Also known as "laughing gas" in some story, this Joker Venom or Joker Toxin is a drug, often in smoke form, that once inhaled, will force people into uncontrollable laughter and dismember their faces into a large grin before killing them. The venom causes the victim unbearable and crippling pain as it kills them. Some forms of the venom can create hallucinations, mind control people or make them bloodlusted.
 * Joker is able to use this venom in a variety of ways from throwable/deployable bombs, lacing his own weapons with it, darts, or even hiding a small device in his wrist that allows him to spray the venom on his victims.
 * Joker venom has shown to be able to affect metahumans. In one storyline, Endgame, the venom was shown to be so strong that it affects the entire Justice League.


 * -|X-Factors=
 * Peak Human Physicality: Probably due to his damaged physiology, the Joker has shown considerable strength and speed. Even with a frail body, this clown is strong enough to lift a muscular Creeper over his head and throw him like a rag doll. He's also shown to equal even Batman and some members of the Bat Family in terms of face to face combat (who are known to be some of the most impressive human warriors in the DC Universe), and strong enough to squeeze Psion's head like it was a squashable pumpkin.
 * Extreme Durability: For some unfair reason (or due to the fact that he's a fan favorite), Joker keeps on getting back from situations that would kill a normal person such as explosions, electrocutions, being shot repeatedly (even in the chest), and once being stabbed in the heart. He's also tanked and gotten back from powerful psychological attacks from the likes of Martian Manhunter, Raven and even Spectre.
 * Expert Marksman: You might be surprised to read this, but Joker is a terrific sniper. He once sniped the Mayor of Gotham from his own office with ease. He even once got several bullseyes on Batman too on top of the GCPD HQ.
 * Expert Hand to Hand Combat: Depending on who's writing him, Joker has been portrayed to be an excellent cqc fighter from time to time. He's taken down not only Batman and some of the Bat Family members, but also Creeper, Booster Gold, some of the Teen Titans and many more. He can also hold his own against an army of policemen, military men, and even League of Shadows Assassin.
 * High Chaotic Intellect: There's a reason why the Joker has garnered the same reputation of being one scary m*therf*cker as his antithesis Batman. He's not only the most feared villain in the DCU, but he's also gone toe-to-toe with godlike beings before like Superman, Wonder Woman, Raven and Nekron, and in many cases, getting the upperhand. Not surprising since being the archenemy of Batman means he needs to also be smart and cunning. He's even tricked Batman many times before, and once defeated Ras al Ghul in chess.
 * Master Trickster: Joker has always triumphed against even godlike beings before. he once managed to trick Mr. Myzptlk to give him 99% of his powers, which Joker used to reshape the world in his own image.
 * Gadget Mastery: Joker is a genius when it comes to many scientific fields, and he's even created some of his own funny but lethal gadgets that rivals even Batman and bat-themed tech.

Punisher


Frank Castle born in New York City, he would grow up to be the greatest enemy of crime on the face of the planet. A Vietnam War veteran, Frank had just settled into a peaceful life with his family when fate kicked him in the face: while on a picnic with his wife and two children in Central Park, Frank accidentally stumbled upon a Mob killing. When they were discovered, the hitmen opened fire on the innocent family, killing everyone except for Castle, who survived against all odds. From that day forth, Frank declared a one-man war against all criminals, quickly hunting down and killing those responsible for his family's murder. Now calling himself the Punisher, and equipped with enough weapons to supply a small nation, Frank travels the world, exterminating criminals wherever he finds them. He is reputed to have killed over 2,000 people, and has killed dozens of super-humans through sheer use of his training, tactics, and conventional weapons.

Members
Melee= Ka-Bar knife and Baseball Bat
 * As a former Marine, Frank is an expert in using the famous ka-bar knife for close-quarters. And boy does he use it like a badass, fighting Wolverine, Daken, Daredevil and other superheroes with nothing more than a classy knife.
 * Frank also used a baseball bat to take down Wolverine once, and in some cases where he needed to improvise.


 * -|Short= Dual M9 Berettas
 * Frank has used a variety of pistols but in most cases, he's dual weilded them for better efficiency.
 * 9mm
 * 50 round detachable magazines each


 * -|Mid= Mac-10
 * A machine pistol Frank used form time to time.
 * .45 ACP
 * 30 round box magazine
 * 1090 rpm


 * -|Long= M16 rifle
 * A weapon Frank has been using since Vietnam.
 * 5.56 NATO
 * 30-round box magazine
 * 700-950 rpm
 * 550-800 meter effective range


 * -|Special= Skull Painted Kevlar Vest
 * Frank wears a metallic bulletproof vest to protect his vital organs from all sorts of attacks, from punches, bullets and even to explosions. The white skull motif is painted int he surface to trick enemies into firing into the most protected part of the body.


 * -|X-Factors=
 * Peak Human Physicality: While Frank's a bit older than he used to be, he is still strong enough to tango with the likes of Wolverine and Spider-Man. He's strong enough to break bones and smash through brick walls with ease.
 * Extreme Durability: Minus the armor, Frank has survived alot of things that would kill a normal human. From explosions at point blank to even sniper shots to the chest.
 * Near Superhuman Reaction Time: Frank is also noted for his superb speed in combat. He's able to swat Captain America's shield like it was nothing, block and swat bullets, and even took down people with supersonic speeds using only his pistols.
 * Expert Marksman: Marine training taught Frank how to use firearms in machine like precision, from pistols to sniper rifles.
 * Expert Hand to Hand Combat: Even if he's just a normal guy in terms of comic book logic, Punisher has defeated countless superpowered beings before like they were chumps. People like Spider-Man, Wolverine, Daredevil, the Serpent Society, Taskmaster, Deadpool and many other have been beaten by him.
 * USMC Training: Frank is not only a Marine, but he's a highly trained one at that. The guy's been sent to infiltration missions, assassinations and guerrilla and anti-guerrila operations during the Vietnam War.
 * Military-Grade Intelligence: the Punisher maybe only street-level but he's fought his own share of godlike beings before and won, like the Hood, Sentry, Ghost Rider and even the Hulk. And he did this by keeping smart and tactically assessing any situation he's in.