YGT2 Round 1-B-12: Richard vs. Batman

Richard

Franchise: Looking For Group

Personality: Bloodthirsty and sarcastic

Species: "Miscellaneous" (Possible human masquerading as undead)

Powers/Special Abilities/Weapons: Fire, ice, lightning, immortality, super strength

Occupation: Warlock

Age: Unknown

Likes/Dislikes: He likes to kill things. End of story.

Nominated by: Elsie-Chan

Batman

Franchise: Batman / DC Comics

Personality: Heroic avenger

Species: Human

Powers/Special Abilities/Weapons: Great intelligence, athletic prowess, advanced technology

Occupation: Detective, businessman, superhero

Age: Early thirties

Likes: Justice

Dislikes: Crime, nachos, and Rock & Roll

Nominated by: Twig

[spoiler=Looking for Bruce Wayne]The last thing Bruce Wayne could remember was leaping over a waterfall after being chased by cavemen. He had been sent back in time by the evil god Darkseid, but it wasn't the first time he had gotten out of that. He had heard that the power man known as Solasiro had been defeated, and that he was entrusted with guiding the fusion of parallel worlds. If Darkseid had succeeded, then that wouldn't really matter. Still, at least he was alive, even if all he had on him was his utility belt and the pelt of a giant bat.

"Why hello you, humble ape," a voice called out. Bruce turned around and saw a man dressed in red and black garbs. All he could see of the man's face was a pale-white complexion with green checkmarks around his left eye. Both of his eyes were yellow, but lacked any pupils. Bruce had seen worse.

"Who… are you?" Bruce asked.

The mysterious man held his fists to the sky, as the clouds darkened and thunder struck. "I am Richard, Chief Warlock of the Brothers of Darkness, Lord of the Thirteen Hells, Master of the Bones, Emperor of the Black, Lord of the Undead, and the mayor of a little village up the coast." The man approached Bruce with a pamphlet. "Very scenic during springtime. You should visit sometime."

"That's nice, but I don't think I'll be visiting anytime soon."

"That's fine, I was thinking of killing you and taking that belt."

Bruce ignored Richard and continued on his way, only for Richard to fire a ball of fire at Bruce. Bruce dodged and turned at Richard, annoyed with the warlock.

"No no no, you're not doing it right. You're supposed to stand and let me kill you."

"And if I stop you from killing me?"

"That would be a hilariously short battle."

I don't know Richard, and I wanna say Batman but... Richard seems like a stronger opponent.

I'm going for Richard.

I don't know Richard also and Batman would normally be the first choice but upon reading the background for Richard, I'll vote for Richard.

I like Richard a lot, but I like Batman slightly more.

As much as I would like Batman to win, as much of a fight as he may put up, he's not made for fighting magical, immortal villains. See: Every Batman villain.

I'm actually rather surprised by how close this match is. I'm happy, though, since I honestly expected people to go "BATMAN IS GOING TO WIN THIS!", but that's not the case. Maybe Richard vs. Black Mage will happen after all, assuming Richard gets at least two more votes in his favor.

I need a coin toss for this one. Richard won it.

Wait, these are still appeal-based, right? Or is it supposed to be who would win in a fight?

Wait, these are still appeal-based, right? Or is it supposed to be who would win in a fight?

The latter. There short text below them is an indicator of that.

It's both, actually. At this point I honestly don't care which one you use to determine the winner.

Oh, okay then.

BRAWL 1-B-12.i LOOKS VS APPEAL VS PROWESS

If it were a battle, Richard would own Batman and dine on his ashes.

The secondary poll's making me reconsider since I only voted on personal preference...

Richard can, literally, casually dance and cause things to explode just because he can.