JTHM vs. Empath (not for the faint-hearted)

The Dude

Empath found himself in the middle of the road in some small burg. A few body's were strewn across the street. Empath watched in shock as several people flew out of a nearby cofee shop window. The mutant ran in to get a look.

Inside the cofee shop was pure horror. Dead customers, dismembered limbs, and blood covered the floor and walls. And coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. Empath couldn't help but gag at the stink as he surveyed teh room. He caught a glimpse of the only one in the room standing - male, tall, dyed blue hair, and all black. He was clutching a battered cashier by the throat in one hand, and a gigantic bloody knife in the other.

"Don't you see?", Nny questioned the cashier. "You're all nothing but puppets of the coffee industry! Pathetic little creautres dependant on the hustle and bustle of this beverage and its succubi-esque corporation. You'll nev…"

"STOP!!"

"Huh?" Nny, turned around, still clutching the struggling cashier. "Lovin' the tights. You here for coffee?"

Empath attempted to use his powers of manipulation against this murderer. "You... you will put that man down."

Nny just stared at him. "You're kidding, right?" Nny just turned around and proceeded to gut the poor man he was holding.

"Y-you do not want to kill...," Empath continued.

Nny threw what was left of the cashier across the room and walked towards Empath. "I don't want to kill? You really have me down, don't you?" His expression changed to a silly, demented state, but happy. "Oh yes, I don't wanna kill anymore! Yay!! Lalala!! Let's be friends, okay!?"

Empath stood his ground. "Uh okay then. I'm Empath what's y---"

"Nny." The silly, happy expression was gone and Johnny the Homicidal Maniac withdrew two rusty knives.

CaptainAWB1

My vote goes to Empath. Never heard of him, but I absolutely despise Nny.

Captain Kuro

Well, I nominated Empath, so that's who I'm voting for.

I was planning on scanning some scenes with him, but I don't know if I'll have time. But I know some people have already said they don't know who he is (in the nomination thread), so I might need to. I think I'll be able to tomorrow after I finish my classes.

loulou

wow, Empath is pretty obscure.

Megadoomer

Hah! My vote brings Nny to the lead!

BatDan

I voted JTHM. Jhonen Vasquez (Invader Zim is his other work) is really awesome.

I have no idea who Empath is.

madgophermm5

Wait a second, was empath one of the hellions.

loulou

I've never read any issues with him, except for the X-force issue where Magma breaks up with him because he influenced her with his powers so that she wouldn't leave him…or he lied to her about her past. I can't remember which. 10 years later, he's still pining for her (in X-treme X-men). I think he's a jerk and a bit pathetic really.

Sporkster

Psh, this shouldn't even be close! Heaven AND Hell couldn't stop Nny, so why would this… Tights wearing guy do it? Besides, he can murder everyone on the sidewalk infront of the police and somehow not get caught. And, I've never even heard of Empath before o.O

Captain Kuro

@madgophermm5:

Wait a second, was empath one of the hellions.

Yeah.

If we ever have another tournament, I'll pick a more well known character. But I was trying to choose a Marvel and a DC character, and Empath came to mind first when I thought of Marvel. But I have strange taste when it comes to favorite characters.

I wish everyone would wait until I finish scanning before going "Who was he?!" It won't be too much longer.

EDIT:

Ok, here's the deal on Empath. He's a mutant who can manipulate emotions. True, he hasn't had very many appearances, but I still think he's interesting and has potential (like many lesser known comic characters). Most of his appearances are in New Mutants.

And yes, he's a jerk. But most villains are jerks. Also, he just wouldn't be the same if he wasn't a jerk…it's a major part of his character. Personally, I like reading about jerk villains anyway...more fun to read in my opinion.

Over time he actually became a pretty decent guy, until that storyline where Magma left him (I didn't really understand everything about that storyline though - I've read that Fabian Nicenza just wanted to get rid of Nova Roma or something so he figured out a way to retcon it - which was unfortunate, because I liked Empath when he was becoming more sympathetic) . He seemingly went back to his old ways, but he recently appeared in X-Treme X-Men. I don't think it ever fully explained what he was doing there...but maybe I missed the rest of the storyline.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/sogetsu/empath1.jpg
Empath being a jerk.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/sogetsu/empath3.jpg
Empath using his powers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/sogetsu/empath2.jpg
Empath and Magma.

Oh, and his power has a drawback (this might come in useful for the story when he loses). He feels what other people feel, so he is sometimes overwhelmed by their emotions.

So there…I can explain more if necessary, but hopefully this will stop the "Who is he?!" stuff. I mean...he doesn't have that many apperances anyway (although I think he should be used more often).

When I think about it, I should have nominated Psycho Pirate, since he's kind of similar (and I guess more well known). But he's DC, and I already nominated Shadow Thief.

Cap'n Carter

I voted for Empath, because he sounds interesting, and I think I hate Vasquez.

loulou

@Captain:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/sogetsu/empath1.jpg
Empath being a jerk.

Is that…James Proudstar? Wow! =)

Captain Kuro

@loulou:

Is that…James Proudstar? Wow! =)

Yep, that's him in the first and second pictures.

Seta Ginny

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madgophermm5

I thought all of the Hellions were killed by Fitzroy. I am obviously wrong if he was in Xtreme Xmen. So who did Fitzroy kill, cause I know he killed a bunch of Emma's student's.

Green Hair

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Green Hair

@madgophermm5:

I thought all of the Hellions were killed by Fitzroy. I am obviously wrong if he was in Xtreme Xmen. So who did Fitzroy kill, cause I know he killed a bunch of Emma's student's.

Well, he did.

@Marvel:

The Hellions often came into conflict with Professor Xavier's second generation of students, the New Mutants, and the two teams settled into an almost friendly rivalry rather than cold hatred. However, criminal mutant Trevor Fitzroy killed half the Hellions during an unsuccessful peace conference with the X-Men. Their deaths so shook Frost she abandoned her evil ways and agreed to become headmistress of Generation X, a team of mutant teens learning to use their abilities for the greater good of mankind.

And here's the current status of some of the members (OK, this wasn't updated for a while now).

@Marvel:

Original Members:
Catseye (dead)
Jetstream (dead)
Roulette (dead)
Tarot (dead)
Beef (dead)
Bevatron (dead)
Empath
Firestar (currently a reserve member of the Avengers)
Magma
Warpath (now called Proudstar; currently a member of X-Force)

Btw, I voted for Empath.

madgophermm5

okay thanks for clearing things up. I just want to say that this being as close as it is, is a complete surprise. I was really expecting a blowout here.

Captain Kuro

I'm surprised Empath got this many votes as well. I just nominated him for the fun of it.

But yeah, Empath wasn't killed by Fitzroy. Also, some people say that it was a mistake that he appeared in Uncanny X-Men #281 anyway. And if I remember correctly, Tarot was confirmed dead by a Sentinal ("target eliminated" or something like that), but then showed up a few issues (or the next) afterward - only to die again. I think…maybe it was another member. I'll have to check my comics again.

The Dude

Nny shoved both knives into Empath and kicked him to the ground. He suddenly pulled a chainsaw out of nowhere and went to town on Empath. Several bloody moments later, Nny walks out of the cafe with his hands in pockets, whistling Jimmy Crack Corn.

Empath raises his hand, but drops it due to exhaustion. "Gah…"

JTHM wins!