Nicky avoided them - or at least tried to. He even swatted some bolts away with the side of his axe.

One cleanly tore his red cape in half though.

Did that count as first blood? Nicky wasn't sure.

Taking a deep breath, he flew back a little bit, raised his arm, and threw his axe down at the Cobalt Man. It didn't have the same values that Mjolnir had. It was a strong axe, but anyone, worthy or no, would be able to lift it.

Nicky was counting on Cobalt Man not realizing that.