The only time the word mystical was used were during the time said monster was amped by the mystical power of the wishing well. Outside of this, everything else was measure physically using the Herc metric.
And here it says otherwise! I'm not saying it is an actual measurement of force. But is just a certain measurement of how much force herc can unleash in a single punch. Yes is almost the same thing but at least realize the difference.
''ONE HERC IS EQUIVALENT TO THE MAXIMUM OF AMOUNT OF ENERGY HERCULES CAN EXPEND IN ONE BLOW''
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Ahh now this is something. Yes it could be debated that was some sort of other energy. I personally think or at least at first glance, would think it meant the amount of force, unless Hercules had the ability to project energy beams out of his butthole. Like i said earlier.
Or that a demigod like Hercules has mystical energy within him, which is what gives him his strength. Just like Wraith has XYZ GW of energy within him or whatever.
With regards to tour second post, it was Baba Yaga's chicken leg house that was equal to 1.3 Hercs. Old Hercs. At the time, the NEW Herc was a mere mortal human.
As for two separate parties, the writer for both scans was Pak, the only user of Hercs. So we take the latest definition, especially if its by the same writer.
I hear you DS, but i cannot link mystical energy along with Hercules punching power(at least the way you are describing it). It's like measuring Hulks punch by the amount of gamma that imbues Hulks body or Thor's mightiest hammer swing based on the amount of power he can channel to Mjolnir, even though he shows no sign of channeling it.
My memory is not what it used to be but was Herc powerless by the time issue 627 came out? Because that would explain a lot. 1.3 of his old self will make for sense. Because what we are talking about is one blow from Herc, regardless of his level of power.
First thing first, see Carver and Rao? Is it so hard to have a discussion without trying to insult each other? Look at me and DS
I mean...that means Hercules can only expend 1.3 of his power in one blow? I mean that statement in 627 was made before Herc was depowered as you said. This sh!t does not make sense I mean Superman does not unleash solar energy as he punches someone
Agreed, i also dislike discussing Writers intent...too much variables.
Do not step into their level by insulting them DS Unless you want them breathing on your neck
Baba Yaga's chicken leg Just realize how ridiculous that sounds. Either way okay i get that part. But then what happen to the statement in IH#627 with one herc equals to one blow from herc? Now it's 1.3 of Hercules original power? Honestly, i don't mind actual clarification from Pak by now.
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Your argument doesn't hold based on the scans presented but this is something I don't want to take any further.
I am happy with the results of this thread and the scan cannot be sold as a strength feat anymore like the hulk fans try to sell it. So there is nothing more to add in here.