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Which Super Character Will Win The 'Tournament of Heroes'?

March Madness at Half Price Books means a fantasy competition of unbounded geekery. Vote for your pick and see which hero is the bravest of them all.

Captain Kirk from "Star Trek" takes on Korben Dallas from "The Fifth Element". "Doctor Who" tackles Hans Solo from "Star Wars." Xena, the "Warrior Princess," attempts to defeat "Vampire Slayer" Buffy.

Is this a desperate plot for a new superhero movie? No, it's March Madness at Half Price Books

Sci-fi heroes are pitted against characters from the fantasy realm in the "Tournament of Heroes" bracket challenge from Half Price Books. Two rounds have already been played, with online voters determining the outcome. 

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Voting for round three of the six stages closes Thursday, March 28. A winner will be virtually crowned on April 8. Visit hpb.com/heroes to participate in the war.

Thousands of fans have voted in the current round and so far, the leaders are as follows (in bold):

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  • Captain Kirk vs. Korben Dallas
  • The Doctor vs. Hans Solo
  • Ellen Ripley vs. River Song
  • Princess Leia vs. Samus Aran
  • Rand al'Thor vs. Gandalf
  • Link vs. Harry Potter
  • Eowyn vs. Arya Stark
  • Buffy vs. Xena

So, who's the bravest hero of them all? Guess the champion below.


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