Originally posted by TheRavager
Oblivion was established as very nearly omniscient in Thor Annual 1. He knew the thoughts/motivations/secrets of everyone in the issue. He was very much portrayed as a NEARLY omniscient narrator.
Oblivion couldn't even tell that his lackey was making a fool of him (as pointed out by Infinity herself). That's some crappy omniscience right there. I mean it's not like his (Maelstrom's) plan was some big secret. Eon AND Infinity were aware of it.
It was an Eternity/Infinity vs an incomplete IG, the Magus was overwhelmed quickly in the end and yet reality was nearly wiped out. Simple logic dictates that a prolonged struggle between Eternity and a COMPLETE IG should have a greater power output...you know since an incomplete IG isn't anywhere near the power of a complete one.
This has nothing to do with the fact that Odin/Seth or Galactus/Scrier/Other, if taking narration or third party comments as "gospel", outputted more power than the entire Cosmic Hierarchy.
Different story, different circumstances. As a story, the Thor Annual was actually very good. Well written, proper characterizations, proper motivations, respect/deference to continuity that has been sorely lacking at Marvel for the last 5+ years. You don't like universe threatening fights. You don't like that Galactus provided a better space cheese fight than Odin ever has. I get it. This Annual, however, was certainly no garbage.
No, it was garbage.