Contest of Marvels II Thread 1

[Phaedrus45]

Voting May Begin!!!

 

[Phaedrus45]

*Tana Nile

*Ares

*Frankie Raye

*Human Torch - (Hippy switched my original vote. The picture JH provided had me, until Hippy pointed out what lava is. Good research and great debate.)

 

[Harlekin]

Tana Nile - Debate equals win.
Kid Omega - Telepathy is the linchpin here.
Frankie Raye - Too much speculation where Doorman's concerned.
Joseph - The slightly more convincing case.

 

[Midnight Ice]

Tana Nile
Ares
Frankie Raye
Joseph

 

[kytrigger]

Kid Omega-I guess, but I like Ares a lot more.
Tana Nile
Doorman- honestly, this is one of the best debates to potentially the worst fight ever. I just don't see either actually hurting the other. I voted Dorrman on a coin flip.
Joseph-REAL good debate and I almost switched sides.

 

[Hellstormer]

Tana Nile
Ares or Kid Omega
Doorman
Joseph

 

[JewishHobbit]

Tana Nile
Frankie Raye
Joseph
Ares

 

[wiegeabo]

Tana Nile
Kid Omega
Frankie Raye (Barely. And I was ready to just straight vote for Fankie. Now I'm not sure how either could hurt the other, but if it's possible, I'm a little more inclined to think Frankie could hurt Doorman.)
Human Torch (I don't know how, but hippy flipped my vote.)

 

[Zoken]

Tana Nile
Kid Omega
Doorman
Human Torch

 

[Ahura Mazda]

Tana Nile
Ares
Doorman - flipped a coin to be honest as I thought this would more be a stalemate
Joseph - Vibranium

 

[hippy fascist]

Tana Nile
Ares
Doorman - flipped a coin to be honest as I thought this would more be a stalemate
Joseph - Vibranium

Edited, although I would like confirmation that that is what he meant as it doesn't make much sense if that is the case

note: if JH or phaed want me to remove this let me know, but I didn't want other voters being swayed by incorrect info

 

[JewishHobbit]

Unless he meant the Metal aspect of it (which you debated against already), and yeah, you probably should edit. There's another match where I kinda want to correct something someone said, but I'm refraining there too.

 

[Phaedrus45]

Results So Far:

Tana Nile currently beating Madison Jeffries 9-0
Ares currently tied with Kid Omega 4-4
Frankie Raye currently beating Doorman 5-4
Joseph currently beating Human Torch 6-3

 

[POWdER-man]

Joseph
Kid Omega
Frankie
Tana

 

[hippy fascist]

Tana Nile: you debate you win
Ares: Better rounded character for future fights
Johnny Storm:
Frankie Raye: It's harsh because he's had so few appearances but i can't vote for a near entirely theoretical argument

 

[primemover]

Tana Nile
Kid Omega
Frankie Raye (weird match, not sure that characters that can't be hurt, or touched should be in tournaments like this)
Joseph

 

[Phaedrus45]

Final Results:

Tana Nile beat Madison Jeffries 12-0
Kid Omega beat Ares 6-5
Frankie Raye beat Doorman 8-4
Joseph beat Human Torch 8-4

 

[Phaedrus45]

BRACKET 1,

Match 11:

Psylocke (PRIMEMOVER) bio

vs.

Professor X(AHURA MAZDA) bio

Match 12:

Spider-Man - Classic (JEWISHHOBBIT) bio

vs.

Juggernaut - Villian (HIPPY FASCIST) bio

 

[Phaedrus45]

BRACKET 2,

Match 11:

Bloodaxe (PHAEDRUS45) bio

vs.

Darkhawk (HARLEKIN) bio

Match 12:

Mimic - Exiles (HELLSTORMER) bio

vs.

Cable - Telepath (HIPPY FASCIST) bio

 

[Phaedrus45]

LOCATION: THE RAFT

The Raft is a fictional prison facility for super-human criminals (predominantly supervillians) in the Marvel Universe. It first appeared in Alias #26 as the "Maximum-Maximum Security" facility of the Ryker's Island Maximum Security Penitentiary, a fictionalised version of New York's Riker's Island.

As revealed in New Avengers #1, The Raft is on an island separate from Ryker's Island. The Raft has eight underwater levels of cells. Each cell is surrounded by thick steel and lined with adamantium. The cells have no windows, instead each cell door has a video camera monitoring the inmate it houses. The video surveillance is two-way, allowing for the inmates to see who is looking at them. The inmates' powers are neutralized and they are allowed no human contact.

(The Raft will be empty, except for the two combatants. Anything that would otherwise be inside of The Raft, except for individuals, will be there. That would include such things as whatever weapons or devices that are normally present to keep the inmates in order.)

 

[Harlekin]

OPENING COMMENTS: Darkhawk vs Bloodaxe

This is not going to be an easy match for either opponent. Neither have sufficient resources to look up info on one another (and I'd doubt Bloodaxe would much try). Bloodaxe was the regular villain of B-list hero Thunderstrike, while Darkhawk had sporadic appearances as West Coast Avenger and New Warrior. Neither has a really great track record.

The match comes down to a few things. Bloodaxe will be stronger than Darkhawk, but Darkhawk has a speed and flight edge. Especially in a limiting area such as the Raft, speed will be a great asset. Sure, enclosed spaces can also be incredibly dangerous when using great speeds, but it's not like Darkhawk is Quicksilver. He's got speed he can use to avoid his opponent long enough to do one of two things:
- Turn the Raft against Bloodaxe, a known supervillain.
- Use his grappling hook to steal away Bloodaxe's axe.

The last strategy is also the easiest and the most probable. Even though Darkhawk wouldn't know about the 60 seconds limit, he'd focus on getting the big honkin' axe away from his opponent. Using the grappling hook to fling it away, the 60 seconds limit expires, and Bloodaxe returns to the form of Jackie Lukus. Understanding the connection between Bloodaxe and the axe, Darkhawk will make sure Lukus won't be able to get it back. After that, it'll be quite easy to win.

Bloodaxe's strength is overcomeable. Darkhawk has the speed advantage. Fire and ice energy can be blocked with Darkhawk's own powerful energy blasts, or simply by avoiding them. If he gets hurt, he can always quickly transform between his human and android form to heal himself instantly. It's a move that takes a split second. He flies out of there for a second, changes back, heals and is back in the fray. Rinse and repeat, if necessary, but I doubt it. Darkhawk will sooner than later take the axe, and Bloodaxe will revert to Jackie Lukus.

WINNER=DARKHAWK

 

[Phaedrus45]

Bloodaxe vs. Darkhawk:

Poor, poor Darkhawk. Everyone knows he won't make it to the end; but, to be slaughtered in Round 2 is a shame. Here are the bios:

Bloodaxe was endowed with superhuman strength, reflexes, stamina and endurance. He was invulnerable to conventional firearms, incendiary or ballistic devices.

The Bloodaxe axe was mystically enchanted and virtually indestructible. It could be used to teleport to places the wielder has previously been, and project fire or ice energy. It could also manipulate magnetic fields, allowing the user to deflect incoming gunfire back at attackers. However, if the user was separated from the axe for more than 60 seconds, they would lose their enchanted form and revert to their original mortal identity, much like the enchantment once placed on Mjolnir by Odin.

Also:

Superhuman strength , endurance and durability on the same levels of a being as powerful as Thor.


Darkhawks bio:

The Darkhawk body has enhanced physical abilities, including strength, agility and reflexes. The retractable glider wings under his arms allow him to glide on air currents, and he can also fly at speeds that let him fly from New York to California in only a matter of hours. Even major injuries to his Darkhawk body can be repaired by switching back to his human form; his Darkhawk body teleports back to its holding space on the Darkhawk ship in Null Space, where it can be repaired almost instantly.

Darkhawk can project energy from the amulet in his chest, either as concussive force blasts, or as a circular energy shield. (Chris referred to his force blasts as "darkforce blasts," until he encountered the actual Darkforce Dimension in New Warriors.) Darkhawk also has telescopic and infra-red vision, and a grappling hook on his right arm shaped like a claw.

You see, Darkhawk's biggest advantage in this fight, his ability to fly and his speed related to this ability, has been taken away by having the contest in The Raft. There is literally nothing Darkhawk has with his weapons or abilities that can harm Bloodaxe. After all, he's "invulnerable to conventional firearms, incendiary or ballistic devices." His strength, endurance and durability is on the same level as Thor.

Neither character will know about the other. Bloodaxe wasn't associated with any of the groups Darkhawk hung out with, and any weaknesses Bloodaxe might have, especially having to hold onto his axe for 60 seconds, wouldn't be known to him. (And, there really isn't any way Darkhawk will get this enchanted Axe out of Bloodaxe's hand.)

Last round, Darkhawk got lucky and had his opponent concede victory. About the only way Darkhawk is going to survive is to do the same. All Bloodaxe needs to do is get one nice swipe of the axe, and Darkhawk will be toast. Plus, remember, the axe "can be used to teleport to places the wielder has previously been, and project fire or ice energy. It can also manipulate magnetic fields, allowing the user to deflect incoming gunfire back at attackers." This means that anywhere Bloodaxe has walked in The Raft is available to teleport to, anything Darkhawk shoots at him with a magnetic field can be deflect right back at Darkhawk, and Darkhawk can be engulfed in fire or ice, whatever Bloodaxe feels like doing.

Finally, while Darkhawk's body can withstand a major hit, it will teleport back to the Darkhawk Ship in Null Space and Darkhawk's human form will appear. Either of two things happen: 1) Darkhawk, the superhero has left the location and the match is over, or 2) Bloodaxe slices the human in front of him in two. Either way, this match will be over rather quickly.



Winner = Bloodaxe

 

[Phaedrus45]

This is not going to be an easy match for either opponent.

I totally disagree. I look at this match as much, much easier than Bloodaxe's previous fight with Hellion. Darkhawk is an interesting character, and Bloodaxe isn't that well known; but, it's clear in looking at the abilities of Bloodaxe that Darkhawk is simply outmatched.

The match comes down to a few things. Bloodaxe will be stronger than Darkhawk, but Darkhawk has a speed and flight edge. Especially in a limiting area such as the Raft, speed will be a great asset. Sure, enclosed spaces can also be incredibly dangerous when using great speeds, but it's not like Darkhawk is Quicksilver. He's got speed he can use to avoid his opponent long enough to do one of two things:
- Turn the Raft against Bloodaxe, a known supervillain.
- Use his grappling hook to steal away Bloodaxe's axe.

I will remind the voters that Chris Powell, aka Darkhawk, is an average teenager. (Meaning, he's not a science-wiz, like Peter Parker.) He wouldn't know how to use the materials in The Raft to his advantage in any way. The grappling hook manuever wouldn't work at all, either, because the axe's ability to "manipulate magnetic fields" would cause the grappling hook to simply bounce right back to Darkhawk. (In fact, he'd probably be bumbling about, all tied up in it's ropes.) Also, Bloodaxe's strength and abilities is akin to Thor. There is no way a grappling hook could pry Thor's hammer from Thor's hand, and there is no way Darkhawk's grappling hook can pry Bloodaxe's axe away from him.

Now, about Darkhawk's speed, it's related to his flight. This is severely limited and pretty much a moot point. He goes too fast, he'll be bumping into an object and knock himself out. (Remember, Darkhawk isn't that experienced. He even has thought about quitting at times due to his anger issues. This is not a stable superhero in anyway.)

The last strategy is also the easiest and the most probable. Even though Darkhawk wouldn't know about the 60 seconds limit, he'd focus on getting the big honkin' axe away from his opponent. Using the grappling hook to fling it away, the 60 seconds limit expires, and Bloodaxe returns to the form of Jackie Lukus. Understanding the connection between Bloodaxe and the axe, Darkhawk will make sure Lukus won't be able to get it back. After that, it'll be quite easy to win.

Again, it can't happen. It would be thrown right back at Darkhawk due to the axe's abilitity to "manipulate magnetic fields."

Bloodaxe's strength is overcomeable. Darkhawk has the speed advantage. Fire and ice energy can be blocked with Darkhawk's own powerful energy blasts, or simply by avoiding them. If he gets hurt, he can always quickly transform between his human and android form to heal himself instantly. It's a move that takes a split second. He flies out of there for a second, changes back, heals and is back in the fray. Rinse and repeat, if necessary, but I doubt it. Darkhawk will sooner than later take the axe, and Bloodaxe will revert to Jackie Lukus.

Bloodaxe has speed, also. So, there is nothing to say Darkhawk has that advantage. And, I can't imagine Darkhawk's energy blasts being able to block fire in any way. Plus, if Darkhawk transforms, his human form can easily be killed before the Darkhawk armor comes back.


WINNER=Bloodaxe

 

[Harlekin]

REBUTTAL: Darkhawk vs Bloodaxe

Poor, poor Darkhawk. Everyone knows he won't make it to the end; but, to be slaughtered in Round 2 is a shame.

Last round, Darkhawk got lucky and had his opponent concede victory. About the only way Darkhawk is going to survive is to do the same.

I'd say you could practice a little of what you preach, bro.

Ah, I see. This is the tactic of trying to belittle a character's true powers and make them seem weak; when in actuality, their powers are much more powerful than someone makes them out to be.

You see, Darkhawk's biggest advantage in this fight, his ability to fly and his speed related to this ability, has been taken away by having the contest in The Raft. There is literally nothing Darkhawk has with his weapons or abilities that can harm Bloodaxe. After all, he's "invulnerable to conventional firearms, incendiary or ballistic devices." His strength, endurance and durability is on the same level as Thor.

The Raft is a pretty big place, and as we've seen in issues of New Avengers, it isn't all cell blocks. Besides the fact that those are easily navigable anyway, I see the fight going onto the courtyards in a few seconds. Darkhawk will have plenty room there.

Lastly, energy blasts from Darkhawk will put a hurting on Bloodaxe. A point blank darkforce blast was able to blow Ultron to pieces. Lest we forget, Ultron is made out of adamantium. I'd doubt Bloodaxe's endurance would top that.

Neither character will know about the other. Bloodaxe wasn't associated with any of the groups Darkhawk hung out with, and any weaknesses Bloodaxe might have, especially having to hold onto his axe for 60 seconds, wouldn't be known to him. (And, there really isn't any way Darkhawk will get this enchanted Axe out of Bloodaxe's hand.)

I don't see why not. Sure, Darkhawk isn't as strong as Bloodaxe as is, but Bloodaxe needs only to loosen his grip a little bit for Darkhawk to pull it out of his hand. Once that's done, there's literally nothing Bloodaxe can do to stop from returning to mortal figure and losing this match.

All Bloodaxe needs to do is get one nice swipe of the axe, and Darkhawk will be toast. Plus, remember, the axe "can be used to teleport to places the wielder has previously been, and project fire or ice energy. It can also manipulate magnetic fields, allowing the user to deflect incoming gunfire back at attackers." This means that anywhere Bloodaxe has walked in The Raft is available to teleport to, anything Darkhawk shoots at him with a magnetic field can be deflect right back at Darkhawk, and Darkhawk can be engulfed in fire or ice, whatever Bloodaxe feels like doing.

I don't see how teleportation would be an advantage, considering he's never been in the Raft before. Sure, he could use it for short bursts to keep away from Darkhawk, but I don't see why he would want that. Fire and ice can be avoided, and the magnetic fields, although potent sure, will face up to Darkhawk's own force fields. There's nothing stating whatsoever that Bloodaxe has the speed Darkhawk has.

Finally, while Darkhawk's body can withstand a major hit, it will teleport back to the Darkhawk Ship in Null Space and Darkhawk's human form will appear. Either of two things happen: 1) Darkhawk, the superhero has left the location and the match is over, or 2) Bloodaxe slices the human in front of him in two. Either way, this match will be over rather quickly.

1) Darkhawk, the superhero IS Chris Powell. This would be like saying that if Iron Man relinquished his armor in the middle of the fight, he'd be disqualified. That's not how the competition works.
2) Powell needs all of a second at best to change back into Darkhawk. The change is instant. With a quick burst of speed to hide, transform and transform again, and voila, Darkhawk is back up to snuff. This is a valid tactic that Darkhawk has used before.

I totally disagree.

As is your perogative.

I will remind the voters that Chris Powell, aka Darkhawk, is an average teenager. (Meaning, he's not a science-wiz, like Peter Parker.) He wouldn't know how to use the materials in The Raft to his advantage in any way.

Chris Powell is actually a pretty clever kid, figuring out pretty quickly how to work Reed Richards' timemachine in the Marvel Team-Up arc League of Losers. That story ultimately ended with that League getting stuck in an alternate future, but the 'new' 616 Darkhawk is capable of the same by virtue of being the same character, with the exact same background etc. just up until Darkhawk went into the future.

The grappling hook manuever wouldn't work at all, either, because the axe's ability to "manipulate magnetic fields" would cause the grappling hook to simply bounce right back to Darkhawk. (In fact, he'd probably be bumbling about, all tied up in it's ropes.)

I doubt however that the axe can perform the multiple functions. Darkhawk would quite quickly understand the axe's capabilities (he's been in this game a long long time, and he's no dummie), and know when to attack.

Also, Bloodaxe's strength and abilities is akin to Thor. There is no way a grappling hook could pry Thor's hammer from Thor's hand, and there is no way Darkhawk's grappling hook can pry Bloodaxe's axe away from him.

Funny how the taking of Thor's hammer was the number one strategy when the 60-second weakness was intact, and how many villains were capable of taking the hammer from him. With the right leverage and force, anything is possible, including taking that axe.

Now, about Darkhawk's speed, it's related to his flight. This is severely limited and pretty much a moot point. He goes too fast, he'll be bumping into an object and knock himself out. (Remember, Darkhawk isn't that experienced. He even has thought about quitting at times due to his anger issues. This is not a stable superhero in anyway.)

Isn't that experienced!? He was a West Coast Avenger, he's been a New Warrior, and was a solo hero before that time. He's up there in the top tier of heroes experience wise. Wanting to quit also isn't exactly the benchmark of an experienced hero. Even now, Spider-Man still thinks about quitting from time to time! He's stable enough.

As for the speed: He can achieve that speed via flight quite easily, and it's not like a cell block is that hard to manouvre. The whole idea of such places is that they are easily manouvrable so that guards can quickly stop an uprising. Besides, Bloodaxe is going to make sure the fight takes place in the courtyard in a few seconds anyway.

Again, it can't happen. It would be thrown right back at Darkhawk due to the axe's abilitity to "manipulate magnetic fields."

Which I would like to see him combine with fire and ice energy attacks.

Bloodaxe has speed, also. So, there is nothing to say Darkhawk has that advantage. And, I can't imagine Darkhawk's energy blasts being able to block fire in any way. Plus, if Darkhawk transforms, his human form can easily be killed before the Darkhawk armor comes back.

Nothing in any bio I've read or that you've supplied shows Bloodaxe has above average speed. He's not slow, but he's not going to be as fast. Also, Darkhawk's energy blasts are sufficiently powerful, as has been shown. Lastly, the transformation from Darkhawk into Powell and back again is practically instant. "Easily" is in this case a gross overstatement.

WINNER=DARKHAWK

 

[Phaedrus45]

REBUTTAL: Darkhawk vs Bloodaxe


I'd say you could practice a little of what you preach, bro.

Ha. Just calling it as I see it.

The Raft is a pretty big place, and as we've seen in issues of New Avengers, it isn't all cell blocks. Besides the fact that those are easily navigable anyway, I see the fight going onto the courtyards in a few seconds. Darkhawk will have plenty room there.

Why would The Raft, a prison for superpowered individuals, have a courtyard? Plus, look at the description of The Raft:

The Raft is on an island separate from Ryker's Island. The Raft has eight underwater levels of cells. Each cell is surrounded by thick steel and lined with adamantium. The cells have no windows, instead each cell door has a video camera monitoring the inmate it houses. The video surveillance is two-way, allowing for the inmates to see who is looking at them. The inmates' powers are neutralized and they are allowed no human contact.

There are going to be no courtyards, like you see in the TV Show, Prison Break. It's all underwater with no window. So, this point is mute.

Lastly, energy blasts from Darkhawk will put a hurting on Bloodaxe. A point blank darkforce blast was able to blow Ultron to pieces. Lest we forget, Ultron is made out of adamantium. I'd doubt Bloodaxe's endurance would top that.

First, no two Ultron's are alike. And, this version of Ultron seemed much, much weaker than previous versions I have ever seen. Second, remember, this wasn't Ultron vs. Darkhawk. This was Ultron vs. The Runaways and The Loners(or Excelsior). Just because Darkhawk gave the final blow does not indicate anything. From what I've read of Darkhawk and his powers, I do not see him doing anything to the durability of either Bloodaxe or Thor.

I don't see why not. Sure, Darkhawk isn't as strong as Bloodaxe as is, but Bloodaxe needs only to loosen his grip a little bit for Darkhawk to pull it out of his hand. Once that's done, there's literally nothing Bloodaxe can do to stop from returning to mortal figure and losing this match.

The supposed grappling hook simply wouldn't work, because it would be deflected right back to Darkhawk. In fact, much of Darkhawk would be effected by Bloodaxe's ability to "manipulate magnetic fields." There is so much metal on him, from his claws to his grapple hook, Bloodaxe just won't be touched.

I don't see how teleportation would be an advantage, considering he's never been in the Raft before. Sure, he could use it for short bursts to keep away from Darkhawk, but I don't see why he would want that. Fire and ice can be avoided, and the magnetic fields, although potent sure, will face up to Darkhawk's own force fields. There's nothing stating whatsoever that Bloodaxe has the speed Darkhawk has.

Again, Darkhawk's speed is associated with his flight. He's not going to be able to fly very well in The Raft. Second, teleportation could be very crucial. Whereever Bloodaxe has been before is available for teleportation, including teleporting right behind Darkhawk and cutting him in two. Darkhawk's big disadvantage will be not knowing many of Bloodaxe's abilities. He'll try his grappling hook and quickly discover it's not good, even possibly getting caught in his own cables. Basically, the more I look at this match, the more I see that Darkhawk is totally screwed.

1) Darkhawk, the superhero IS Chris Powell. This would be like saying that if Iron Man relinquished his armor in the middle of the fight, he'd be disqualified. That's not how the competition works.
2) Powell needs all of a second at best to change back into Darkhawk. The change is instant. With a quick burst of speed to hide, transform and transform again, and voila, Darkhawk is back up to snuff. This is a valid tactic that Darkhawk has used before.

I figured it was #2, anyway, which works for me quite nicely. A second couldn't be accurate in any fashion. The Darkhawk armor has to teleport away, has to be quickly fixed, and then return to Chris. Chris has no speed to hide from someone with Asgardian reflexes. Without the Darkhawk armor, he's just a normal teenager. His death would be very quick.

Chris Powell is actually a pretty clever kid, figuring out pretty quickly how to work Reed Richards' timemachine in the Marvel Team-Up arc League of Losers. That story ultimately ended with that League getting stuck in an alternate future, but the 'new' 616 Darkhawk is capable of the same by virtue of being the same character, with the exact same background etc. just up until Darkhawk went into the future.

Actually, Chris Powell is a very unstable kid. (Plus, Marvel Team-Up arc of League of Losers cannot be used. This has been noted as an alternate timeline from Marvel.) You cannot use examples of alternate timelines when describing your character's powers. This actually came up last week, and I made a decision to JH concerning this, which I PMed him. I'll provide that ruling below for an explanation:

"Future versions of characters show nothing but future potential of a character. The readers should be made aware that that is all that can be determined from those events. Plus, when you get into alternate timelines, it is wise not to use events or descriptive powers when relaying your character to others. Many times, events in an alternate character's past make up for how they act in an alternate future. (Kind of like how we sometimes pick alternate versions of characters in CoM to give them more of an edge.)"

I doubt however that the axe can perform the multiple functions. Darkhawk would quite quickly understand the axe's capabilities (he's been in this game a long long time, and he's no dummie), and know when to attack.

It's only going to take one swipe of the axe to kill Darkhawk; then when Chris is standing there another swipe to end it all.

Funny how the taking of Thor's hammer was the number one strategy when the 60-second weakness was intact, and how many villains were capable of taking the hammer from him. With the right leverage and force, anything is possible, including taking that axe.

Thor losing his hammer in the past was usually because he ended up throwing it, or someone with much better abilities than Darkhawk provided more of a challenge. It didn't happen all the time, and as I said, it was because he'd toss it at someone. I can't remember any instances where it was pulled out of this hands.

Isn't that experienced!? He was a West Coast Avenger, he's been a New Warrior, and was a solo hero before that time. He's up there in the top tier of heroes experience wise. Wanting to quit also isn't exactly the benchmark of an experienced hero. Even now, Spider-Man still thinks about quitting from time to time! He's stable enough.

Yes, Chris isn't that experienced. His time with both teams were extremely short, and his experience in Excelsior just limited to what we saw in their short run in Runaways. When people think of West Coast Avengers and New Warriors, he's be the very last name you'd think of. Plus, Chris is currently very unstable, as the following explains:

Chris displayed trouble controlling his anger in his Darkhawk persona, leading to a short skirmish with Turbo. Dismayed with himself, Chris decided to never turn into Darkhawk again.

He did help out; but, it shows how he is currently having troubles in his Darkhawk persona.

As for the speed: He can achieve that speed via flight quite easily, and it's not like a cell block is that hard to manouvre. The whole idea of such places is that they are easily manouvrable so that guards can quickly stop an uprising. Besides, Bloodaxe is going to make sure the fight takes place in the courtyard in a few seconds anyway.

As explained above, there will not be courtyards in The Raft. This is not your normal prison; it's strictly for supervillians. They'd be foolish to let these prisoners out of their cell to wander about in a courtyard.

Nothing in any bio I've read or that you've supplied shows Bloodaxe has above average speed. He's not slow, but he's not going to be as fast. Also, Darkhawk's energy blasts are sufficiently powerful, as has been shown. Lastly, the transformation from Darkhawk into Powell and back again is practically instant. "Easily" is in this case a gross overstatement.

Ok, I meant "very easily."

Below is just one mention of his speed:

AbilitiesSuperhuman strength, endurance and speed,
Wields enchanted axe that can cut through nearly anything

Also:

Bloodaxe was endowed with superhuman strength, reflexes, stamina and endurance. He was invulnerable to conventional firearms, incendiary or ballistic devices.

Basically, he's got the speed, just as do many Asgardians.

Again, I don't see any problems Bloodaxe will have in this match, especially considering many of Darkhawk's initial attacks will easily be negated by Bloodaxe's abilities and the enclosed corridors of The Raft.

Winner = Bloodaxe