Superhero showdown: Diggman vs. Dr. Netscrape
Diggsketeers! When we last left our hero, his news-gathering site Digg.com was under attack from Dr. Netscrape's AOL NegaDigg Machine (Issue #47). But help was on the way, with a new Diggmobile — the post-Crisis-on-Infinite-Earths Digg 3 (Issue #41)! Will Diggman succumb to the cosmic powers of the evil Dr. Netscrape? Or is the Power of Digg stronger than the AOL Force? While the battle unfolds, watch the superbattler stat sheet!
| Diggman | Dr. Netscrape | |
|---|---|---|
| Alter egos | Kevin Rose, "Dark Tipper" | Jason Calacanis, "Yearbook Editor" |
| Age | 29 | 35 |
| Domain | Digg | Netscape Beta |
| Superfriend | Diggnation co-host Alex Albrecht | Engadget editor Peter Rojas |
| Primary power | The Digg Effect: high-power traffic spikes | Shapeshifting: No ego keeps this hero in his own identity — Jason's a better mimic than Mystique |
| Secondary power | Controls fanboys' girlfriends like Magneto controls metal | Mind bullets penetrate messianic Web 2.0 bullshit |
| Fortress of Solitude | All of Las Vegas | Echigo Sushi, LA |
| Fuel | Beer, beer, beer, shot | Sushi, sushi, sushi, latte |
| Kids! This hero is sponsored by: | Captain Morgan | Xerox |
| Merchandising tie-in | Bottle-opener sandals | Knock-off toys |
Catch more exciting drama in: Scoop: Exclusive screenshots reveal: Digg v3 will cover all news! [Valleywag]
And: Nine signs the new Netscape sucks! [Valleywag]
