The Ultimate Hero

My 2 cents:

I would not choose Thor because his speed (or lack thereof) seriously gives me some major concerns...I prefer a hero who can get from point A to point B very fast.

I would not choose Hal for the fact that he is a mere mortal behind that ring of his...

It's kinda tough between Surfer and Superman. Surfer is the more versatile one and perhaps the more powerful of the two, but I would ultimately choose Superman. Superman has a better attitude imo in fighting villains....he's more apt to go all out and he just seems more fierce a defender than Surfer would be. Surfer's a bit aloof, whereas Superman will bring his A game from the getgo.

So my ultimate choice is Superman.

Originally posted by fangirl101
He says other.

Originally posted by Starscream M
Let's say that you learned that a very dangerous and powerful high-herald level villain is planning to attack your city and that's all the info you have, and you can only call one hero from the list below to come defend your city, who would you call and why?

Superman - Earth's Adopted Son

Hal Jordan - The Personification of Willpower

Silver Surfer - Protector of the Cosmos

Thor - The God Who Walks Amongst Men

I'd pick Supes or Thor. Hal can be emo and Surfer is too philisophical.

Originally posted by DigiMark007

I'd flip a coin between the Marvel duo. No glaring weaknesses in either, and loads of power/versatility.

also, Surfer's personality is what puts Superman over him for me personally

lol at Bada giving fangirl a hard time. It's listed in the poll, but it's amusing nonetheless.

Orion would NOT make a good choice, btw. From "other" I'd consider Adam Warlock (classic), Alan Scott, and Majestic. Any of which could hold their own in this discussion.

Originally posted by Starscream M
um Thor's lack of speed is a major weakness imo

also, Surfer's personality is what puts Superman over him for me personally

He can fly 3x the speed of light, has reacted beyond the human eye's comprehension, and has absorbed blows from those as fast as Surfer. It's a valid point, but his speed as a weakness is embellished on this forum. And he's defending a city, not a solar system or something. His power/versatility puts him beyond any but Surfer, imo.

Originally posted by DigiMark007
lol at Bada giving fangirl a hard time. It's listed in the poll, but it's amusing nonetheless.

Orion would NOT make a good choice, btw. From "other" I'd consider Adam Warlock (classic), Alan Scott, and Majestic. Any of which could hold their own in this discussion.

As strong as KC Superman but as powerful as Alan Scott. Geez.

Originally posted by fangirl101
Really. The new most powerful Top tier is going to be the new Magog.

As strong as KC Superman but as powerful as Alan Scott. Geez.

Debatable. A character has an epic jobber aura when first created, or when they appear after an absence, that lasts for maybe 10 issues or so (give or take). After that they become more mundane. Beatable. Let's wait for some feats on that one before deciding. Because if that line is the height of his hype, my guess is that he'll end up looking like a low herald before the end of his run with JSA.

Hell. If we can choose other, I'm picking Thanos.

And before anyone says, "He's not a hero!" - he's saved the entire universe, what, four times? And God Himself chose him to wield infinite power? Good enough for me. 😄

lol. It's limited to High Herald dummy. Go check the tiers thread.

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Originally posted by DigiMark007
It's limited to High Herald dummy. Go check the tiers thread.

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Ha. I knew what Thanos was listed as. I just forgot the stipulation of the OP. Oh well...

No worries. Just didn't want this turning into Thanos/DS or something.

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Originally posted by DigiMark007
No worries. Just didn't want this turning into Thanos/DS or something.

*checks Tiers thread*

Photon. (Genis) 😛

Everything Surfer can do, but way, way, way f*cking better.

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Originally posted by Starscream M
Let's say that you learned that a very dangerous and powerful high-herald level villain is planning to attack your city and that's all the info you have, and you can only call one hero from the list below to come defend your city, who would you call and why?

Superman - Earth's Adopted Son

Hal Jordan - The Personification of Willpower

Silver Surfer - Protector of the Cosmos

Thor - The God Who Walks Amongst Men

Originally posted by DigiMark007
Don't get too cocky, goob. Just because you're favorite character defines his tier and leads it in total power doesn't mean you can gloat. Thor does lead the lifetime series something like 2-0.

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Surfer.

based on the polls, Superman and Surfer are the clear favorites and in a neck and neck race

I'm kinda surprised Thor is not getting any votes though

Silver Surfer V1-V3 was classic loved every single issue on it V4 was trash