As he is able to replicate numerous fighting techniques, Taskmaster carries an extensive arsenal of weapons on his person, most commonly using a sword and a replica of Captain America's shield. He also carries a bow and a quiver of arrows, a billy club, a lasso, nunchaku, throwing darts, and various firearms. Taskmaster once used a stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. device that was able to create various forms of weaponry (such as arrows and shields) using solid energy. [63] Other versions [ edit ] Age of Ultron [ edit ] By viewing a video in fast-forward, Taskmaster can learn to replicate human movement at near-superhuman speed. However, this puts his body under intense strain and can only be used for short periods of time. He also has the ability to manipulate his vocal cords to mimic the voices of others. The Taskmaster is also skilled in meditation techniques that allow him to slow his breathing and heart rate and survive for extended periods of time without air, this also means that to the untrained eye he will appear to be dead. He also claims to have learned forensic methods from CIA Agents and Mossad Operatives. [ volume&issueneeded] Taskmaster is also capable of utilizing chi, but under exceptional circumstances. [61] Taskmaster was once shown to have aquaphobia (the fear of water), but later overcame his fears. [62] Weaponry [ edit ]

Reunited and uneasily allied with a newly resurrected Zemo (whose disembodied consciousness had been drawn along with them), these Thunderbolts worked to restore peace and prosperity to the disaster-ravaged Counter-Earth. Zemo's Thunderbolts soon became the leading heroes of that world. This twist created a brand new iteration of Taskmaster completely unique to the MCU. This version still had the power of mimicry and the signature skull look, but underneath things couldn’t be more different. Taskmaster appears as a playable character in Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, voiced by Steve Blum. [88] In his single-player ending, he profits off of exercise videos and self-merchandising after defeating Galactus. EpicHeroes are big fans of Marvel movies, Marvel figures, we are very excited about Marvel Heroes Omega coming to consoles. Don't forget we will also have Marvel toys and Marvel Legends news and Marvel videos.

Zemo's new Thunderbolts were successful at first, neutralizing high-profile threats and garnering public acclaim; but the team never fully trusted Zemo, and when they created the global energy-absorbing Liberator project as a potential means of enforcing world peace, Moonstone programmed a secret failsafe into it that would allow her to absorb its vast power if need be.

Taskmaster appears in Ultimate Spider-Man, voiced primarily by Clancy Brown, [82] [83] and briefly by Stan Lee. [84] This version is a founding member of the Thunderbolts, alongside Norman Osborn. Unfortunately, as a side-effect of his abilities, his personal memories are often lost in a form of amnesia that comes from his brain internalizing the moves and fighting styles he memorizes.In the House of M reality, the Taskmaster appeared as a member of the strike force known as the Brotherhood. Although not a mutant, he used his abilities to pass as one, since humans (even super-powered humans) were treated as second-class citizens. [68] However, after he was beaten by Luke Cage for the murder of Tigra, he was found to be a human masquerading as a mutant. [69] JLA/Avengers [ edit ] Partially because of his reputation and vocation, Taskmaster is a man of great mystery in the Marvel Universe. But more than his own subterfuge, some of the murkiness around Taskmaster's past and identity is a byproduct of his formidable powers.