Dexter Morgan

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==Summary==
The main protagonist of the Dexter television series, as well as its 2021 revival, Dexter: New Blood, Dexter Morgan is a blood spatter analyst who moonlights as a vigilante serial killer of murderers. Due to childhood trauma, Dexter is largely consumed by a compulsive desire to kill people. Dexter's foster father, Harry Morgan, noticed this when Dexter was young, and presented him with a complex set of guidelines. This "Code of Harry" taught Dexter to specifically target those who deserved to die, allowing him to channel his urges without getting caught or harming innocent people.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher with weaponry
Name: Dexter Moser, Dexter Morgan, Kyle Butler, Jim Lindsay, The Bay Harbour Butcher (Serial Killer Moniker)
Origin: Dexter (Verse)
Gender: Male
Age: 35 (start of series), 41 (end of series), 50 (New Blood)
Classification: Human, Vigilante Serial Killer, later becomes a logger by the end of the series
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*Superhuman Physical Characteristics
*Genius Intelligence
*Photographic Memory
*Martial Arts (Practiced Advanced Jiu-Jitsu and Judo in high school. Can easily defeat ex military characters like the Skinner and Doakes)
*Stealth Mastery (Has broken into many homes, even while they were inhabited. He regularly sneaks behind his victims in order to inject them with his M99, could also sneak on his older brother.Dexter, Season 1, Episode 12 Quickly slipped out of an area circled by police and remained unseen.Dexter, Season 7, Episode 11 Hid in the dark without being seen by Elliot,Dexter, Season 4, Episode 3 and hid behind a mirror without being perceived by Elric)
*Weapon Mastery (Dexter is able to target weak points with his knife and easily defeat professional hitmen, random people and criminals, Masuka even commented that "whoever had killed Oscar Prado was either very lucky or a pro". He is also shown to be somewhat skilled with firearms)
*Multiple Selves (Type 1, possibly 2; Dexter's deceased brother seemingly killed a pot farmer, Brian was also able to throw body parts into the ocean despite Dexter being preoccupied. Harry's spirit is implied to loom over Dexter. His deceased family members are seemingly capable of giving him advice, a past vision of him was able to warn him of an incoming attack)
*Hacking
*Sleep Manipulation/Poison Manipulation with M99 syringes
*Paralysis Inducement (Used a “spinal epidermal” on Lila which unlike M99 kept her awake and paralyzed her instantly)
*Social Influencing (Deception - Is able to convince others that he is a normal person, though this guise can be seen through by people with a great understanding of the human psyche, Instigating Fear - on multiple occasions Dexter is shown to be able to interrogate people and influence them into doing things via fear and threats, shown with Louis and others, Reputation - Dexter is known throughout the state as the most skilled blood spatter analyst there is meaning his word carries a lot of weight even as an advisor in certain homicide cases, Charisma - When Dexter puts his mind to it he's fully capable of getting close to even the most closed off of people, most notably Arthur Mitchell in fact he was able to become very close with the family in just a matter of days, Coercion - Was able to get a crazy amount of evidence to blackmail Miguel into leaving him alone)
*Enhanced Awareness (Dexter is nearly always alert of his surroundings, he's able to notice little details that most police officers misses, he has noted hidden cameras,Dexter, Season 1 Episode 8 attacks coming from behind,Dexter, Season 7 Episode 4 and he was also able to know when someone was following him, plenty of times during the series)
*Pressure Points (Can stun his enemies by targeting vital areasDexter, Season 5 Episode 9)
*Information Analysis (By analyzing blood patterns Dexter can recreate crime scenes with surgical precision, he's able to know the position of the killer, and which weapon he used to kill, he's even able know who is the killer itself, if he finds his fingerprints. Dexter can also read people and is able to determine potential serial killers)
*Acrobatics (Dexter can climb up houses, and can perform some acrobatic stunts)
*Preparation (Most of his kills require extensive preparation)
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Resistance to:
* Poison Manipulation (Dexter has survived being stuck with syringes filled with Etorphine which is 10,000-30,000 times more potent than morphine)
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Attack Potency: Street level (Dexter is capable of breaking necks,Dexter, Season 3 Episode 12 very easily. He was able to stab through a man using a pitchforkDexter, Season 6 Episode 7 and a rusty fishing harpoon,Dexter, Season 6 Episode 12 pushed a guy so hard, that the guy's feet glided across the floor,Dexter, Season 7 Episode 2 was able to stab through a bed and man using only a pointy but blunt drape holder,Dexter, Season 8 Episode 5 slammed a guy through a thin wooden wall,Dexter, Season 5 Episode 1 and was able to break a wall by slamming his body against itDexter, Season 2 Episode 12), higher with weaponry (Claimed to have crushed Viktors skull with a fire extinguisher,Dexter, Season 7 Episode 7 which would require this much energy. Decapitated a guy with a meat cleaver which would require this level of strength.Dexter, Season 4 Episode 7 Stabbed through Oliver's neck with a pen. Fractured Paul's skull in a single hit with a panDexter, Season 1 Episode 11)
Speed: Peak Human, possibly higher (Caught up to a slow moving vehicle, got into the sewers before a group of men found him,Dexter, Season 2, Episode 2 was so fast that another group of men had trouble keeping up with him, and blitzed a man. Dexter was able to disarm a guy before the guy could shoot him,Dexter, Season 7 Episode 8 was able to pick up a pitchfork and stab a man pointing a gun at him, before the man could pull the trigger, and was also able to dodge gunshots, even when out of his primeDexter New Blood, Episode 9)
Lifting Strength: Class 1 (Lifted a man off the ground, using practically one arm and did not struggle at all. Neck snapping is at this level. Briefly wrestled with Ray Speltzer, a man on steroids who could hold his own against 4 cops before being immobilized by them. Comparable to, but weaker than Little Chino, who broke out of several layers of plastic wrap and duct tapeDexter, Season 2 Episode 1)
Striking Strength: Street level
Durability: Street level (Can fight those who can harm him, has survived car crashesDexter, Season 4 Episode 2 with little to no damage,Dexter, Season 5, Episode 12 survived a violent storm that destroyed his boat,Dexter, Season 8 Episode 12 is vastly superior to Santos Jimenez who tanked being hit by him using a Baseball Bat,Dexter, Season 2 Episode 8 comparable to Ray Speltzer who easily brushed off being hit by him with an iron rod. Despite being out of his prime, he withstood getting thrown through a window, lending on snow multiple feet away at high speeds without any injury, afterwards he was shot in the leg with a sniper riffle and still keep goingDexter: New Blood, Episode 8)
Stamina: Athletic (Works many hours as both a blood splatter analyst and a vigilante, can continue to fight with a broken hand and a gunshot-ridden leg wound. Ran for an hour straight with no breaks.Dexter, Season 5, Episode 9 Ran for an entire afternoon despite the fact that he got shot in the leg earlier, spent the night disposing off of a corpse and getting gifts for Christmas without any signs of fatigue. Prepared and executed the Kill Ritual that lasted an entire night without any trouble)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Extended Melee Range with his tranq spear. Tens of Meters with his dart gun.
Standard Equipment: Knives, Scalpels, Plastic wrap and M99 syringes
*Optional Equipment: A Drill, Chainsaw, Tranquilizer spear, a Dart gun, Pistol/Revolver, a Sniper rifle and a Garrote wire
Intelligence: Genius 
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Dexter is portrayed as highly intelligent, pragmatic, calculating, and a master of compartmentalization. Dexter was in the top of his class in medical school and, subsequently, earned a degree in forensic science. His formal education included courses in biology, anatomy, chemistry, and mathematics. Additionally, he demonstrates vast knowledge on various topics, including history, anthropology, psychology, botany, philosophy, architecture, sociology, economics, religious lore, art, literature, law, and criminology. Dexter has a precise knowledge of his work field, considered to be one of best bloodstain pattern analyst out there, and thanks to his interest in blood, he proficiently solves alot criminal cases. To supplement his forensic expertise, Dexter mastered a wide array of skills. He's a master manipulator, practiced liar, lock picker, burglar, marksman, hunter and tracker, hand-to-hand combatant, actor, computer hacker, and impersonator. Dexter is the most successful serial killer in his universe, and was responsible for hundreds of deaths before he was caught. He's also a very good detective, he can quickly solve complex cases that most police officers can't. He even was able to find out who the Trinity Killer was, something that even Frank Lundy, a high-ranking and illustrious FBI Special Agent who is know for breaking seemingly impossible high-profile criminal cases couldn't do.
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Weaknesses: None notable, though reminding him of his mother's murder used to cause him a panic attack.
Feats:
* Overpowered Doakes while handcuffed with a wounded leg
* Overpowered and killed the Skinner with a broken hand
* Defeated many serial killers
* Claims to have killed hundreds of murderers
Notable Attacks/Techniques: 
* Kill Ritual: Before catching someone, Dexter sets up a special room for the kill. He covers everything in plastic, puts up pictures of the target's victims, and might use candles for lighting. Once he captures the person, often using M99 tranquilizer, he takes them to this room to perform his ritual. Dexter really enjoys this ritual. First, he takes off the target's clothes and ties them to a table with shrink wrap. If the person was tranquilized, Dexter waits for them to wake up. Then, using a scalpel, he collects a drop of blood from their cheek as a trophy. While doing this, he makes them confront the crimes they've committed. Dexter might share some personal details but makes himself out to be a monster. He usually uses one of his tools to kill, doing it while the person is still conscious. His method involves restraining, dominating, and intimidating the victim. Killing another killer satisfies Dexter's urge, and he believes it saves lives. Finally, Dexter cuts up the body and puts the parts in black trash bags to dispose of from his boat.
==Gallery==
File:ChildDexterMorgan.png|Child Dexter
File:Resim 2024-01-02 152629360.png|Teen Dexter with Harry Morgan
File:DexterMorganAmazed.png|Dexter is amazed by Brian's work
File:TheDarkDefender.png|Dexter imagines himself as "The Dark Defender"
File:DexAndArthur.png|Arthur confronting Dexter
File:DexterFinale.png|Dexter in the series finale
File:DexterSequel.png|Dexter in Dexter: New Blood
File:DexterHarrison.png|Dexter with his son, Harrison
File:DexterMugshot.png|Dexter's mugshot
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
*Patrick Bateman (American Psycho) Patrick's Profile (Speed was equalized, with a starting distance of one meter. Dexter had his standard equipment. Patrick had his knives, a fire axe, and a gun)
*The Blind Man (Don't Breathe) Norman's Profile
*Hannibal Lecter (Thomas Harris's Hannibal Lecter series) Hannibal's Profile (Speed and attack potency were equal, there were no other rules)
*Westley (The Princess Bride) Westley's Profile (Dexter has a week of preparation time, Westley was aware that an attack was coming but didn’t know when or by who and the fight took place on Westley's farm)
*Zodiac (Zodiac 2007) Zodiac's Profile (The Zodiac knew an attack was coming but not from where or how, Dexter had prior knowledge of who the Zodiac was, They started 10 meters away from each other, out of each others line of sight and the battle took place in Dexters house)
*Roman Bridger (Scream) Roman's Profile (They started 5 meters away and out of each others line of sight. Roman had access to his optional equipment. Battle took place in Stu Macher's House. It was a fight to death)
*Ghostface (Scream) Ghostface's Profile (The battle took place in Woodsboro High School and they started 10 meters away from each other)
*Walter White and Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad) Walter and Jesse's Profile (Dexter was teamed up with Brian both had an hour to prepare, the battle took place in Walters house, both Jesse and Walt are bloodlusted and they started at opposite ends of the house)
*Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) Jason Voorhees (Human Jason (Part II) was being used and Both had prior knowledge on each other. The fight happened at Crystal Lake and Speed was Equalized)
*Joe Goldberg (YOU) Joe's profile (Joe had prior knowledge, a syringe of ketamine, and was bloodlusted. They started 10 meters away and out of each other's line of sight, speed was equalized)
*Donnie Darko (Donnie Darko) Donnie's Profile (Battle took place in an abandonment warehouse, they started 15 meters away from each other and out of their line of sight, Dexter had prior knowledge)
*Figure (DOORS (Verse)) Figures Profile (Speed equal, Dexter has a baseball bat and a tranq spear, the battle took place in the Paris Catacombs and Dexter had prior knowledge)
Losses:
*Misato Katsuragi (Neon Genesis Evangelion) Misato's Profile
*Barry Berkman (Barry) Barry’s Profile (Barry and Dexter were armed with knives. Both opponents started the battle five meters apart from each other)
*Rick Grimes (The Walking Dead (TV Universe)) Ricks Profile (Speed was equal, CRM Rick was used, Rick had his hatchet while Dexter had a knife, they started 10 meters away from each other, out of their line of sight and the battle took place in Alexandria)
Inconclusive:
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