Originally posted by GamesmasterYes, but he didn't defeat the cosmics with prep. He simply had more power then they did.
I own the IG and the End sagas. I know that he intentionally sought after each gem, for example, after studying from the Infinity Well.
There was no prep involved where that is concerned.
Originally posted by GamesmasterUnderstand that prep was not required for Thanos to defeat these cosmics, he simply had much more power then they did.
But isn't there? He suspected their appearance eventually, which is a totally reasonable expectation.
How much prep would it require for you or me to see a cockroach, and step on it?
With the IG alone, Thanos was able to sense the second battle wave with the cosmic beings. He knew Warlock and Silver Surfer were spying on him from afar, also.
Understand that preparation need not be necessary and can even be extraneous. Also, could it be that Thanos prepared for these battles all along and thus, his obtaining the IG. Ultimate power means defeating or being able to defeat those you wish below you.
Originally posted by Galan007
Yes, but he didn't defeat the cosmics with prep. He simply had more power then they did.There was no prep involved where that is concerned.
Studying who you are fighting against, planning ahead of time, and bringing the proper tech with you is considered prep. He had prep time to get to the HOTI, and he had prep to get to each of the gem holders. That's what the well of infinity was, a prep device. Without the well he would not have known about the true potential of the gems.
Prep is: Studying your opponent, planning ahead, preparing tech to use with you (such as bringing kryptonite if you would normally have access to it, etc.). So therefore studying the in-betweener for example, using the infinity well, and realizing the dilemna he was in and planning how to defeat him ahead of time, would be considered prep.
Originally posted by KutuluI never once said it didn't take prep for Thanos to gain his power.
Studying who you are fighting against, planning ahead of time, and bringing the proper tech with you is considered prep. He had prep time to get to the HOTI, and he had prep to get to each of the gem holders. That's what the well of infinity was, a prep device. Without the well he would not have known about the true potential of the gems.Prep is: Studying your opponent, planning ahead, preparing tech to use with you (such as bringing kryptonite if you would normally have access to it, etc.). So therefore studying the in-betweener for example, using the infinity well, and realizing the dilemna he was in and planning how to defeat him ahead of time, would be considered prep.
I said it didn't take prep for him to actually defeat the cosmics.
Why do you think Thanos prepared to gain powers? In order to impress Death, even if that meant defeating the cosmics. I'm sure this is one of many scenarios he considered, given his long time spent with the infinity well and considering he outwitted Grandmaster, a super-genius at probability.
But suppose you're right. Nonetheless, if he knows ahead of time he needs or simply wants to defeat PC Superman, then obviously wouldn't he prepare likewise with ridiculously powerful artifacts?
Originally posted by GamesmasterThis thread is Thanos v.s. PC Superman.
Nonetheless, if he knows ahead of time he needs or simply wants to defeat PC Superman, then obviously wouldn't he prepare likewise with ridiculously powerful artifacts?
It's not "Thanos /w/ IG v.s Supes", or Thanos /w/ THOTI v.s. Supes.
It's mono e mono baby!
and in that fight, Supes takes it every damn time.
Originally posted by GamesmasterThat's so ridiculous that it's funny. 😂
This thread's creater typed nothing of no prep. Furthermore, he speaks of Thanos just before his death, but which death? Perhaps right before his sacrifice with the HOTU, in which he defeats Superman rather easily?
Since prep wasn't specified, by forum rules, there IS NO prep.
And by forum rules, we can assume that this is the most current version of Thanos.
And since no powerful artifacts were specified, there ARE NO artifacts.
Sorry... I know you like Thanos, and I know your digging for a win, but he has no chance here.