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+ | {{incomplete|Edited by a TOURNAMENT MANAGER. Please mention here why this explanation isn't complete. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} | ||
− | This comic shows a | + | This comic shows a tournament bracket in which the initial matches represent works of fiction with ''vs.'' or ''versus'' in their names (i.e. Batman is initially matched against Superman in reference to ''Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice''. The works referenced are: |
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* ''{{w|Kramer vs. Kramer}}'', a 1979 legal drama about a couple (the Kramers) divorcing. '''Winner: Kramer''' (Joanna Kramer wins custody of her son in court, but chooses not to take custody of him as he has mostly been raised by his father). | * ''{{w|Kramer vs. Kramer}}'', a 1979 legal drama about a couple (the Kramers) divorcing. '''Winner: Kramer''' (Joanna Kramer wins custody of her son in court, but chooses not to take custody of him as he has mostly been raised by his father). | ||
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* ''{{w|The People vs. Larry Flynt}}'', a 1996 documentary film about the life of Larry Flynt, creator of adult magazine ''Hustler''. Depicted in the film is the Supreme Court case ''Hustler Magazine v. Falwell'', which ''Hustler'' magazine (and Flynt) won. '''Winner: Larry Flynt''' | * ''{{w|The People vs. Larry Flynt}}'', a 1996 documentary film about the life of Larry Flynt, creator of adult magazine ''Hustler''. Depicted in the film is the Supreme Court case ''Hustler Magazine v. Falwell'', which ''Hustler'' magazine (and Flynt) won. '''Winner: Larry Flynt''' | ||
− | * ''{{w|Joe Versus the Volcano}}'', a 1990 romantic comedy about | + | * ''{{w|Joe Versus the Volcano}}'', a 1990 romantic comedy about an man, Joe, who offers to throw himself into a volcano on behalf of superstitious natives. Joe survives when the volcano erupts and blows him into the ocean. '''Winner: Joe''' |
− | * ''{{w| | + | * ''{{w|Ford v Ferrari}}'', a 2019 film (released Nov 15, the weekend before this comic strip was released) about the two auto builder competitors competing to win the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race. '''Winner: Ford''' |
− | * ''{{w|Freddy vs. Jason}}'', a 2003 slasher film combining the universes of ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' and the ''Friday the 13th'' series. '''Winner: Jason''' | + | * ''{{w|Freddy vs. Jason}}'', a 2003 slasher film combining the universes of ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' and the ''Friday the 13th'' series. '''Winner: Jason''' |
− | * ''{{w|Dracula vs. Frankenstein}}'', a 1971 horror film. '''Winner: none''' | + | * ''{{w|Dracula vs. Frankenstein}}'', a 1971 horror film. '''Winner: none''' |
− | * ''{{w|Alien vs. Predator (film)|Alien vs. Predator}}'', a 2004 film | + | * ''{{w|Alien vs. Predator (film)|Alien vs. Predator}}'', a 2004 film combining the universes of the ''Alien'' and ''Predator'' series. '''Winner: Predator''' |
− | * ''{{w|Marvel vs. Capcom}}'', a video game {{w|fighting game}} series | + | * ''{{w|Marvel vs. Capcom}}'', a video game {{w|fighting game}} series. '''Winner: none''' |
− | * | + | * "{{w|Marge vs. the Monorail}}", a 1993 episode of ''The Simpsons'', where Marge leads a campaign against a monorail project in Springfield. '''Winner: Marge''' |
− | * ''{{w|Justice League vs. Teen Titans}}'', a 2016 direct-to-video animated superhero film | + | * ''{{w|Justice League vs. Teen Titans}}'', a 2016 direct-to-video animated superhero film. '''Winner: none''' |
− | * ''{{w|Asterix Versus Caesar}}'', a 1985 animated film | + | * ''{{w|Asterix Versus Caesar}}'', a 1985 animated film. '''Winner: Asterix''' |
− | * ''{{w|Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice}}'', a 2016 superhero film | + | * ''{{w|Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice}}'', a 2016 superhero film. '''Winner: Batman''' |
− | * ''{{w|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World}}'', a 2010 film based on the ''Scott Pilgrim'' graphic novel | + | * ''{{w|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World}}'', a 2010 film based on the ''Scott Pilgrim'' graphic novel. '''Winner: Scott Pilgrim''' |
− | * ''{{w|Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus}}'', a 2009 | + | * ''{{w|Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus}}'', a 2009 film. '''Winner: none''' |
− | * ''{{w|Plants vs. Zombies}}'', a 2009 tower defense and strategy video game. | + | * ''{{w|Plants vs. Zombies}}'', a 2009 tower defense and strategy video game. '''Winner: Plants''' |
− | + | The title text refers to the 2002 action film ''{{w|Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever}}'', which is qualified to be in this tournament by virtue of having the word "vs." in its title, but as the film is regarded as one of the {{w|List of films considered the worst|worst movies ever made}}, it has been defeated by "the passage of time" and is not considered worthy of entry in the tournament. | |
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− | + | Randall has made comic strips featuring [[:Category:Tournament bracket|tournament brackets]] before, most recently [[2131: Emojidome]] and [[2037: Supreme Court Bracket]]. | |
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:Mega Shark - Giant Octopus | :Mega Shark - Giant Octopus | ||
:Plants - Zombies | :Plants - Zombies | ||
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