Originally posted by Omega-level
Being the same age doesn't mean have the same level of skill. SS is more powerful, but Thanos is a better strategist, so he wins on brains.
Generally true. On paper, Surfer has more diverse power and can use it in many ways, like creating life and healing. Thanos generally sums up cosmic energy for destructive purposes only. And they can both amplify their strength to the same level, I would say. However, Thanos is very tech savvy, is a master strategist and schemer. He knows how to outhink Surfer, often by taking advantage of his morality issues. You might look at the first time they met, leading up the IG saga. Thanos was warned by Death to beware the Surfer, so played a game to distract him and send him down blind trails, while he did his quest for the infinity gems. He didn't destroy him outright, maybe because he knows he couldn't.
Originally posted by roughriderin their other fight i saw thanos just chokes surfer out, with all brute force, no tactics.
Generally true. On paper, Surfer has more diverse power and can use it in many ways, like creating life and healing. Thanos generally sums up cosmic energy for destructive purposes only. And they can both amplify their strength to the same level, I would say. However, Thanos is very tech savvy, is a master strategist and schemer. He knows how to outhink Surfer, often by taking advantage of his morality issues. You might look at the first time they met, leading up the IG saga. Thanos was warned by Death to beware the Surfer, so played a game to distract him and send him down blind trails, while he did his quest for the infinity gems. He didn't destroy him outright, maybe because he knows he couldn't.
And look at the odin fight, surfer is out from one shot. Thanos, on the other hand never goes out.