Making the Elite 8

Here we are again with four more battles of epic proportions to get down to the eight finalists or the "Elite Eight" as is were. Let's find out who moves on and who goes home. First up tonight:

Superman

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Doctor Fate

Superman in all of his omnipotence does have a few weaknesses. One, of course being kryptonite, the other is magic. Kent Nelson as Doctor Fate is one of, if not the most powerful magician in the DC Universe. In what may be the fight of his life, Doctor Fate is able to throw spell after spell at Clark Kent. Superman is hardly able to hold off the mystical sorcerer. A magic box is formed around the arena as the rays of the yellow sun that gives Superman his strength is being blocked now. There is a green glow as some sort of magical kryptonite has been summoned by Fate. Superman is going down! This would be the upset of the century. Superman is exhorting serious amounts of strength just to stave off the assault of the good Dr. now. All this goes on as Doctor Fate continues to just hover above the arena and the onslaught of spell after spell is hurled at Superman. This is the fight of Doctor Fates life as finally the battle is halted and the winner by TKO - Dr. Fate in what has got to be considered the biggest upset of the tournament thus far.

Moving on:

The Dark Knight

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The Spectre

We have another battle of gigantic proportions as Batman must battle the spirit of vengeance, the Spectre. If Doctor Fate isn't the most powerful spiritual beings in the magical DC Universe than the Spectre is! However working in Batman's favor is he is no more susceptible to magic than any other man. The Spectre tries to use fear as a weapon against Batman but it seems to have no effect. Batman continues to defend himself very well as he begins to use his mental abilities to try to reason with the Spectre. Batman seems to be immune to most of the Spectres illusions as Batman is at his best in this fight. The Spectre begins to slow his assault as he begins to realize that there is no vengeance to be given to Batman. Bruce Wayne, himself, is also a human vessel of vengeance. The Spectre seems to recognize this as he calls the battle to a halt. Winner by submission - Batman.

Moving on-

Wonder Woman

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Steel

After the first two matches, what can this match do to intensify the evenings actions? As it turns our, not too much. This battle only looks good on paper. Steel has a good showing for himself just getting this far, however, unlike the previous two fights, this one is just what it seems to be a number one seed against a number eight seed. Not to take anything away from John Henry Irons but the upsets have seemed to come to an end tonight. Winner by KO - Wonder Woman.

Finally-

Hal Jordan

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Lobo

The very best the Green Lantern Corps has to offer against "The Main Man", Lobo. Intergalactic bounty hunter versus intergalactic police officer and peace keeper. To quote the Bobby Fuller Four, "I fought the law and the law won!". Lobo seems to be no match for this Green Lantern. Putting an end to Lobo's Cinderella Story, Green Lantern is declared the easy winner over the upstart twelve seed by TKO.

The quarter finals begin soon!