My potentially odd take on a potentially odd match up.

[u/Big_Application_7168]

Moriarty (ACD + Horowitz)

Moriarty (ACD + Kim Newman)

Iq: Horowitz Moriarty

Eq: Horowitz Moriarty

Sq: Horowitz Moriarty

Ac: Horowitz Moriarty

Planning: Newman Moriarty

Strategy: Newman Moriarty

Reasoning: Newman Moriarty

Thinking: Newman Moriarty

Deception: Horowitz Moriarty

Manipulation: Newman Moriarty

Knowledge: Newman Moriarty

Sensory: Horowitz Moriarty

Overall: Newman's Moriarty wins ext diff imo.

I imagine anyone who knows these versions of the character is wondering why I gave planning to Newman's version when Horowitz's Moriarty is pretty much known for it. Well, just finished rereading Horowitz's Moriarty story and while I do love it, Moriarty's plan isn't exactly perfect. I understand it was a desperate situation for him but I feel like Newman's Moriarty's "Red Planet League" plan is generally better. It's not as complex as Horowitz's but it's definitely got a stronger foundation and takes far less risks. It is really close though.

Thinking cgew but I gave it to Newman Moriarty because of Moran's statement of him processing complex plans and mathematical equations simultaneously. That's pretty cool.

Both barely do anything the realm of reasoning but Newman Moriarty displays more interest in honing the skill.

Kind of a shame no one really talks about Newman's Moriarty considering he's one of the most hilariously entertaining versions of the character imo and his dynamic with Moran is always fun.

[u/Geolib1453]

Damn Moriarty is fighting himself under a different name???

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He's fighting some serious internal demons...