srankmissingnin
VP of Comic Knowledge
Originally posted by Blanket
If that was Frank Castle, I would say "Holy shit, they must have upgraded Punisher". Terrible example. 😐
I said only in the panels where Wolverine landed blows, not the panels where Thor exhibits some powers. So, no, I don't think you would say that.
It would be par for the course with Wolverine vs. Punisher fights, and Wolverine vs every hero with out a healing factor for that matter. Wolverine is only permitted to land glancing blows, against enemies where it would be fatal to do otherwise. Thor falls into that category.
Originally posted by Blanket
Except Thor was stated in the comic to have a high piercing resistance. Was 'every other hero without a healing factor' said to have this? Other heroes who I have a sneaking suspicion aren't on Thor's level? Who I have a hunch that you don't want to name names on this ABC logic?
All the heroes on Thor's level who Wolverine has attempted to claw he has clawed. Remember how I listed them? Remember how you didn't like me bring that up? How you didn't think it was relevant? ABC logic and all that jazz?
Thor said he had thick skin. That's it. Yet somehow that translates into Thor shrugging off direct head on hits from Wolverine? There is no indication - on panel or in the narrative - that Wolverine was landing anything other than glancing blows. If he was I guarantee you Wolverine would have mentioned it. I mean, he mentioned Thor's strength, but what? He didn't think it was important to note that he could barely pierce his skin?
This fight is played out exactly the same as virtually every other fight Wolverine has a with a superhero. His attacks are limited by the necessary out come of the fight. He can't kill his opponent, and he can't main or cripple them and when your only weapons are foot long blades that doesn't leave you with a ton of options. So this means Wolverine will barely connect with his enemy and when he does it will be inconsequential damage from glancing blows. Which is precisely what happened here, with no indication otherwise.
Originally posted by Blanket
Wolverine isn't strong enough... k. Not that I disagree with this, but let me present you with an example.
Here, Wolverine causes Thor to cry out in pain. He either does this punches, or he does it by stabbing his back. It's not clear, but what is clear, is that if you pick one of these as opposed to ignoring it or using ABC logic, is that you'll be instantly proven wrong on one of these examples. Top left corner incase you want to pretend you don't see it.
http://s673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/galanphotos/?action=view¤t=wolvie_thor5.jpg
Or he made Thor "cry out in pain" by stretching the open wound on his stomach? 😱
"Arggg" isn't exactly the wailing cries of unmitigated torment and pain.
Originally posted by Blanket
Also, by stating that Thor is rolling with it, you're also stating that Thor was able to react to his cheapshot when he was standing straight up.
Wolverine has faster combat speed that Thor but not vastly significant. Thor is going to be able to avoid someone Wolverine's attacks, and its not as though he avoided it completely.
Originally posted by Blanket
Wow, comparing Thor to Cap/DD/Spider-Man. AWESOME!
Question, show me when he's landed on these people, and second, show me when he's hit with the force he's hit Thor with. IE, skin tearing, and bleeded.
F@cking Punisher man, he took a direct blow to the head! Look how his head is knocked back! Blood and everything! ZOMG! Wolverine can't even cut Punisher, look at all the direct blows he landed! They aint do'n shiiiiit!dur
Seriously... that's your argument by the way.
Originally posted by Blanket
So, you think Wolverine is limited in comics where he going toe to toe with Thor? Seriously?
Of course he is. Wolverine can't kill Thor, and he can't maim Thor. His weapons are two sets of three foot long claws that can cut through anything; it isn't like he has a lot of options here. He can't physically do Thor and harm without his claws, and he is prevented from doing any significant damage with them. You don't see that as a limitation? Seriously?
Originally posted by Blanket
Also, copyrights, other fights, etc. It's getting hysterical. Anything but accepting the fight, eh? Wolverine would kill Thor in one hit? 'This of course is based on copyright, and when he cut *random people* up, so naturally he should have killed Thor.' How are you writing this, and not questioning how this makes any sense?
Copyright? What, do you take offense with my terminology? What is it that you think prevents Wolverine from killing Punisher when they fight each other? It is the fact that Marvel has vested interest in all these characters, and they hope that all their intellectual properties have long prosperous careers full of comics and product placement. What would you call it? I can call it a plot device if that makes it easier for you to sleep.
Yeah other fights. How novel, right? It's almost like I don't think that each comic is an isolated occurrence that takes place inside of a bubble. That a character's history outside that one comic is still somehow relevant to the topic at hand. Crazy!~ What the hell am I thinking!
Once again: There is no indication on panel that Wolverine landed anything more than gracing shots on Thor. The panel orientation clearly shows Thor's head rolling with the momentum of Wolverine's attacking, allowing him to avoid the brunt of the damage. Wolverine's history of clawing people with similar and in some cases greater, durability also supports this stance. What supports your stance? Thor's narrative purporting that he has thick skin? Anything else? I didn't think so.