“Your skills grow with experience… But not enough for me!”
(Quoted by Psylocke)
1939 marks the year of the formulation of Marvel Comics in New York City, which later became deluxe in the entertainment industry. Its central ideology and path to success revolve around superheroes bound to protect the human race and the planets they habituate. No individual can quarrel that they did not ultimately succeed in it and have already surpassed it to greater levels.
What if they decided to incorporate a different spectacular scenario that gyrates around the superheroes themselves?
The central focus lies on Wolverine and Psylocke, who are among the most favored characters of Marvel.
Logan, commonly referred to as Wolverine, is both a hero and an adverse serial killer who would go through any stretch to accomplish his goal. He lived with his family in Canada, but after his depictions of his already enhanced abilities and strengths, he was forced to leave his family. Professor Xavier made him that the cause of his changes was because he was a subject of Mutant X. He later became one of the best fighters in the X-Men team of legendary superheroes. Over his mutant life, he has experienced many setbacks that trouble him every now and then.
Psylocke, whose real identity was Elizabeth Braddock, was a character in the Marvel universe and had a twin brother named Brian. However, she had initially adopted the title of Captain America. She was a prisoner of Mojo who was responsible for her manipulation, including a novel pair of eyes. Interestingly, her body was once moved to another assassin’s body, and Logan was the person who helped to free her. Moreover, she is also a member of the X-Men and has proved her loyalty severally for an extended period. Ultimately, in the end, she regained her initial title of Captain Britain.
So, here’s the striking probe,
Who would win if Wolverine and Psylocke fought in a solemn battle? Will it ever come to an instance that they decide to fight? Last, but not least, would the winner outshine the other, fair and square and with what tactics?
Wolverine Strengths and Powers.
Regenerative Healing Power.
Logan can heal himself easily as his body is made of tissues that can recreate themselves in case of any injury. A normal human being may take days for an injury to patch up, but for a wolverine, it heals rapidly.
However, the healing factor does not insinuate that he does not feel pain when hurt. Additionally, it has some limitations since the intensity of the damage sustains primarily determines the healing speed. In other words, if he gets hurt adversely, the process may be slower, making the pain last longer.
The power also comes with many other useful advantages such as:
- Invulnerability– Logan’s body is immune to diseases and also the effect of drugs that occur on human beings. Moreover, many instances indicate that he cannot be harmed by prophecies or mythical curses.
- Fatigue resistance– Wolverine can fight and fight for long periods without getting tired.
- Cannot Age– The mutant has existed in the universe for over a century. Astonishingly, he has retained all his strengths, physical appearance and sustainable energy, making him a formidable warrior.
Adamantium Claws
The character owns claws that are retractable from his fists at will and are made of adamantium which is amongst the most robust metals on their planet. The power is his signature look that makes him recognized in his universe and our world.
The claws cannot bend and cannot be destroyed since they are exceedingly sturdy. Furthermore, they are created in a way that they are not heavy, therefore cannot slow Logan down. They do not react to electric energy; hence electrocution cannot be a tactic to execute the mutant.
However, the claws are magnetic, as depicted in the encounter between Wolverine and Magneto, who managed to use them to his advantage.
Heightened Senses
The senses of a wolverine are augmented and incomparable to a typical individual. He can see heat waves at night or in the dark, therefore detecting people. His sense of smell is so high that he can smell the tiniest whiff that roams around him.
We cannot forget how Logan hears sounds and distances from afar, which has helped him be ready beforehand and sometimes consider his available options before his enemy strikes. Occasionally, he uses the power to listen to people’s heartbeats as it helps to give him a clue of their intentions.
These qualities enable him to be an extraordinary tracker, which is a major determinant for survival.
Superhuman Strength
Wolverine is very strong and durable due to the help of his healing power and the presence of the adamantium skeleton. The more tissues regenerate, the sturdier they become every time. The maximum he ever got was when he lifted a weight of two tons.
Outstanding Pugilist
Wolverine is a well-trained fighter with many acclaimed years of experience. At one time, he was involved in fighting in the world war. He has an impressive speed and agility that enables him to counter any attack in time.
His skills and powers give him herculean stamina to indulge in combat and never-ending durability. Logan has knowledge of martial arts, which gives him a complete upper hand even if he fought a normal human being.
Psylocke Strengths and Powers.
Telepathy and Mind controlling abilities
Psylocke can influence the brain of a sentimental being in a blink of an eye. The power is so unconventional that she can do it even over long distances. The Marvel comics recognize her as the third-best superhero who incorporates this power meritoriously and forcefully.
She can compel a person to do what she feels like, and the person will comply without asking. The power is very robust as it can be used to slot in various other strengths such as the following:
- Mind Blasts– In the comic language, various enthusiasts describe it as psionic blasts. These involves assimilating forces that cause an antagonist to experience pain mentally by forming blasts in the brain. At some point, it may also cause loss of life, misperception and insentience.
- Psionic Razorblades– This involves using sharp bladelike objects obviously unseen to poke one’s brain internally. It can only be successful by focusing her hands on the challenger and channeling them through the brain to theirs.
- Psionic Masking-She can use her abilities to control the mind and hide her true identity from her enemies, confusing them even more. In other words, she can make herself look like another person at will or create experiences in another person’s mind that never actually happened.
- Immunity– Her mind control aptitudes give her complete resistance sufficient to become insusceptible to any telepathic or psionic attacks. For instance, no character can read her mind, and she is safe from delusions.
- Brain Paralysis– Braddock can effortlessly incapacitate a rival’s mind, which is usually temporary. Moreover, she can paralyze one physically.
- Master Combatant
Psylocke has received exquisite training for some time and from different associations such as X-Men and S.T.R.I.K.E. While at X-Men she has been exercising with his fellow members, especially with Logan.
Moreover, after she swapped her body with the accomplished assassin, she had the opportunity of acquiring these skills like special martial arts techniques. Beatrice was also once a member of the hand whereby she had the privilege of learning ninja’s famous Ninjutsu skills.
Telekinesis.
Beatrice is well gifted when it comes to matter and the environment. She can use her mind to control and manipulate objects around her, not forgetting any living organisms. This is a very dangerous power as she can literally use anything around her as a weapon to attack the adversary.
Consequently, she can augment her power in very many surprising ways.
- The creation of weapons– Not once have we seen Braddock making weapons through her mind; for example, she has a sword that she creates using her mind and is strong enough to cut through other weapons. It is commonly referred to as the Katana. Other weapons evident in battle include a crossbow, spikes and minigun and a spiked flail.
- Enhancing Physical operations– The character amazes everybody by using the environment and matter to increase her strength, speed, agility, and reflexes in combat.
- Invisibility– This is not to mean literally invisible, but Braddock can use telekinesis to adequately modify the molecular structure, making her unseen.
- Flight– She can easily move in the air using telekinesis by propulsion into the atmosphere, but at reasonable and adaptable speeds.
- Telekinetic Blasts– Braddock can impressively make explosions using any form of matter around her to debilitate her opponent. The detonations can be so heavy-duty that they can deconstruct a mountain.
- Immune to Magic.
Beatrice cannot be affected by dark powers, magic or witchcraft that most villains may try to use to alter her abilities. This resulted from her brother, who modified her at the quantum level to make her more powerful.
All factors put into consideration, who would win the fight between Wolverine and Psylocke?
I contemplate that this would be the most exciting battle to experience, given that they are among the prevailing characters renowned to the world and the X-Men team themselves.
The only way Logan could win the battle is by sneaking up on Beatrice and piercing her straight through the heart, leaving her dead. This is because she has no healing abilities compared to Logan.
However, reality points out that it will be impossible because she has control over the matter, which may help her notice any incoming attack.
Sometimes they may decide to go into hand-to-hand combat without using powers. Logan would automatically win the battle, given his better experience and expertise. Telekinesis accelerates Beatrice’s agility, speed and strength, therefore making it a liability not to use powers. . Nonetheless, the struggle cannot be that way, as it will be boring and will not reach its entire target audience.
Braddock will automatically use her mind-reading abilities to squash Logan within minutes. Remember, all the senses work hand in hand with the brain to function effectively. Therefore, she will interfere with his senses, and he will not be able to use them to his advantage as he does with other foes.
This can be quickly done by using mind blasts and blades, which occasionally may lead to death. They will make him immobile and inactive, giving her a chance to strike hard and finish him off.
Furthermore, she can also gain complete control of Logan’s brain and direct it any way she feels. This will create a leeway to destroy him as she can compel him to kill himself. Moreover, she can create falsified thoughts and illusions to confuse the opponent, messing with him by diverting his concentration.
Telekinetic weapons may not be of help if not used appropriately. The healing power has a limitation as it wears off depending on the intensity of the damage. If Beatrice strikes very hard and severally, it will make Logan switch off and wait to heal from his deep wounds.
It is also not quite evident whose weapon between the two is more potent than the other, though it is stated that adamantium is among the most robust metal in the universe. For that reason, if they both use weapons at close range it may take time for any of them to be victorious.
Telekinetic energy can also be used in many other ways. As scientists dictate, matter includes three major types: solids, liquids and gases. Since they both belong to the same team, they have perceptibly witnessed each other’s weaknesses. So, Psylocke has the environment to her benefit.
If they fight near a large water body, she will automatically use it to kill the Wolverine, as drowning has been proven to kill him quickly. The magnet can also be helpful as they control the adamantium skeleton making the latter weak towards Beatrice.
Flight can also be a big issue for Logan and may almost entirely contribute to his loss or death. Psylocke may choose to attack while she is in midair for the whole time. It will make it difficult for Logan to reach her. Possibly, it may become a match that only one opponent is attacking.
Concisely, the fight would be exciting but may even turn out to be a one-man show since Psylocke’s abilities are far more resilient than Logan’s. Irrefutably, Psylocke will outshine Logan and come out as the battle champion.
Why Wolverine and Psylocke did not fight?
Both superheroes have never indulged in a tough fight because of self-explanatory reasons known to many extremists.
Logan and Psylocke have trained together in very many occasions. This means that both possess a friendship bond that has helped them support each other and become better in what they do. It would be hard for them to engage in a skirmish when they are each other’s support system.
It is also imperative to remember that Logan, after killing Sarah, his loved one, which kept lingering in his mind, vowed to always protect his friends and loved ones from danger. From his perspective, he views Beatrice as a friend; therefore, he would go against his self-acclaimed pledge to hurt her in a bout.
If anything, they have been involved in mild contests in the comics, primarily as part of training or to prove who is better than the other.
Both of them are in the same team whose sole mandate is to protect the mutants and human beings from danger. They work for the exact cause, therefore, cannot fight each other. They would have to improvise gentle methodologies to work things out in a case of a mix-up.
It would be a fantastic and one-of-a-lifetime experience to witness Logan and Beatrice engage in a serious battle to the death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.