Originally posted by SamZED
Also Jake, do you have that Remender interview? Good to know that someone at Marvel acknowledges that Thor's been written poorly, I was starting to think they didn't notice/care.
Actually he said this at his booth at a convention I went to last weekend as he was signing my books.
I asked him point blank "So, why bring back Sentry?" and he explained that he wanted a fresh twist on the Four Horsemen and using all formerly dead characters opened a lot of possibilities. He went on to say that Sentry's primarily role in this function will be to serve as a foil/threat for Thor, prompting him to say that in his opinion as a writer, Thor should be used for "major shit about to go down", not to be slapped around and have his "phucking ass kicked" as means to propel a story, especially by guys who shouldn't be able to do it.
So, really, I expect Sentry to look pretty good against Thor, probably take him down in their first encounter or at least beat Thor up some before Thor gets the upper hand later.
He was pretty reserved at the Marvel Panel, but at his own booth, he would talk for a while to fans.
Originally posted by JakeTheBank
Actually he said this at his booth at a convention I went to last weekend as he was signing my books.I asked him point blank "So, why bring back Sentry?" and he explained that he wanted a fresh twist on the Four Horsemen and using all formerly dead characters opened a lot of possibilities. He went on to say that Sentry's primarily role in this function will be to serve as a foil/threat for Thor, prompting him to say that in his opinion as a writer, Thor should be used for "major shit about to go down", not to be slapped around and have his "phucking ass kicked" as means to propel a story, especially by guys who shouldn't be able to do it.
So, really, I expect Sentry to look pretty good against Thor, probably take him down in their first encounter or at least beat Thor up some before Thor gets the upper hand later.
He was pretty reserved at the Marvel Panel, but at his own booth, he would talk for a while to fans.
Hickman feels the same way, Thor is basically superman of the Marvel U and should be treated with more respect what he's been getting lately, I would really like too see Thor cut lose and I mean cut lose and open a can of whup a$$, he's long over do for his WWH moment.
Originally posted by the Darkone
Hickman feels the same way, Thor is basically superman of the Marvel U and should be treated with more respect what he's been getting lately, I would really like too see Thor cut lose and I mean cut lose and open a can of whup a$$, he's long over do for his WWH moment.
I think its sad that a blatant, plagiarized character like Thor is supposed to be Marvels flagship character superman. I mean, Thor is so original that every comic company has one. Seriously, how hard did Stan Lee work on this one? What did it take, like 5 minutes on the crapper? "Hey, i'll take Thor from norse mythology and make him a powerful superhero. Well thats done". Anyways, Thor fails as being Marvels Superman. He's too dependent on the Hammer and outside forces such as magic. He's also too full of himself half the time. Thats why I thought they finally had something with Bob, but ti seemed people forgot to write when they had to handle him. That and with fans crying all the time, because he was more powerful then their favorite characters, no wonder it was a recipe for disaster.
Originally posted by tkitnapeople compare thor to superman because of their power levels. if there is one character that could be called marvel's symbolic flaghsip, it's actually spider-man. similarly, avengers may be marvel's equivalent of a justice league, but f4 and x-men IMO are much representative of the company's identity.
I think its sad that a blatant, plagiarized character like Thor is supposed to be Marvels flagship character superman. I mean, Thor is so original that every comic company has one. Seriously, how hard did Stan Lee work on this one? What did it take, like 5 minutes on the crapper? "Hey, i'll take Thor from norse mythology and make him a powerful superhero. Well thats done". Anyways, Thor fails as being Marvels Superman. He's too dependent on the Hammer and outside forces such as magic. He's also too full of himself half the time. Thats why I thought they finally had something with Bob, but ti seemed people forgot to write when they had to handle him. That and with fans crying all the time, because he was more powerful then their favorite characters, no wonder it was a recipe for disaster.
Originally posted by tkitna
I think its sad that a blatant, plagiarized character like Thor is supposed to be Marvels flagship character superman. I mean, Thor is so original that every comic company has one. Seriously, how hard did Stan Lee work on this one? What did it take, like 5 minutes on the crapper? "Hey, i'll take Thor from norse mythology and make him a powerful superhero. Well thats done". Anyways, Thor fails as being Marvels Superman. He's too dependent on the Hammer and outside forces such as magic. He's also too full of himself half the time. Thats why I thought they finally had something with Bob, but ti seemed people forgot to write when they had to handle him. That and with fans crying all the time, because he was more powerful then their favorite characters, no wonder it was a recipe for disaster.
Done bet mad because your favorite character is head case and softer than momma love. Thor in Marvel U is unique, unlike Sentry who is a superman rip off with mental issues that rivals David Richard Berkowitz (Summer of Sam).
I mean Sentry was so over hyped, I think their were actually celebration in his death. 🙄
Originally posted by 753
people compare thor to superman because of their power levels. if there is one character that could be called marvel's symbolic flaghsip, it's actually spider-man. similarly, avengers may be marvel's equivalent of a justice league, but f4 and x-men IMO are much representative of the company's identity.
Well it's not just down to power levels, as no one really calls Gladiator, Surfer or even Hulk Marvel's Superman.
But yeah traditionally Spider-Man's always been Marvel's flagship character, and FF/X-Men as the main teams associated with Marvel.
Although nowadays I think Iron Man has a shot at that Flagship role, and Avengers back at the forefront due largely to their big screen mega success.
How is Marvels Thor original? The only reason he might stand out is because he's a flagship character. The other company's Thor has the same powers. Super strength, Weather powers, and magic. Its all the same. You can cry all you want, but there's really no comparison to Superman except for super strength, and al versions of Thor have that. Sorry to crap on all of the Thor fans, but surely you realize this. If DC pushed their Thor or Image even, whats the difference? He's not even close to Superman in power set. Its silly really. Gladiator, Hyperion, and even Sentry are way closer to Superman then Thor. I just think its sad, that Marvels main tough guy (besides Hulk) was basically copied from norse mythology. Anybody could have done that.
You people do realize that Hulk was based on Jekyll and Hyde dont you? Hardly original.
Originally posted by JakeTheBank
Marvel's depiction of Thor is pretty original. Sure, he's based off of the mythological Thor, but Lee and Kirby clearly put in a lot of work to make him stand on his own.
Yah they kept using him. What sets him apart from any other Thor? He's so original that any company can still use a Thor in their story lines.
Originally posted by tkitnathis is absolutely retarded. The character isn't original because rip offs came later? So Superman isn't original because any Superman ripoff could accomplish the same thing?
How is Marvels Thor original? The only reason he might stand out is because he's a flagship character. The other company's Thor has the same powers. Super strength, Weather powers, and magic. Its all the same. You can cry all you want, but there's really no comparison to Superman except for super strength, and al versions of Thor have that. Sorry to crap on all of the Thor fans, but surely you realize this. If DC pushed their Thor or Image even, whats the difference? He's not even close to Superman in power set. Its silly really. Gladiator, Hyperion, and even Sentry are way closer to Superman then Thor. I just think its sad, that Marvels main tough guy (besides Hulk) was basically copied from norse mythology. Anybody could have done that.You people do realize that Hulk was based on Jekyll and Hyde dont you? Hardly original.
Also, he was based off mythology. Which is where the original basis for Superman's powers came from (Samson, and Herc). And real life characters as well for the way he looks.
Also lol at you defending the 100th Superman clone Sentry but shit on Thor for originality.