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deathlife Senior Member

Thor's Strength Limit

While it's obvious that Thor doesn't have infinite strength has he ever handled a weight that was too much for him to lift or struggled with in anyway.

I remember him pushing the World engine back with pure strength and that seemed to be close to an incalculable weight...

I'm curious as to what limit Marvel has imposed on his strength level.

the Darkone Senior Member

I don't think Thor has a limit

Newjak I am Beyond Power

I think if Marvel were to define Thor's level of strength it would probably be comparable to but behind Hulk.

Oliver North Junior Member

Thor has what I would call "plot device" strength. He is as strong or as weak as the plot requires him to be. Same with Hulk.

The difference is in the types of plots they come across. Thor faces enemies that can't always be beaten by strength alone, Hulk almost does exclusively. /imho

TheGodKiller True Killer

Building level(lower end) to moon level(high end). In terms of lifting/crushing feats.

Oliver North Junior Member

Is there anything that Thor is consistently shown not to be strong enough to do?

Starscream M Senior Member

Originally posted by Oliver North
Is there anything that Thor is consistently shown not to be strong enough to do?

he's consistently not strong enough to physically deal with hulk

Oliver North Junior Member

Originally posted by Starscream M
he's consistently not strong enough to physically deal with hulk

touche

the Darkone Senior Member

Originally posted by Starscream M
he's consistently not strong enough to physically deal with hulk

Wrong, Thor stalemate the Hulk for hours in a test of strength and this was Savage Hulk who was getting stronger I mind you.

Zack Fair Fanboy

Originally posted by Oliver North
Thor has what I would call "plot device" strength. He is as strong or as weak as the plot requires him to be. Same with Hulk.
The difference is in the types of plots they come across. Thor faces enemies that can't always be beaten by strength alone, Hulk almost does exclusively. /imho

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-Pr- Hey Yo!

Thor is strong enough to hurt high heralds without the hammer, but I wouldn't say he could reach the same heights as Hulk and Superman's higher feats of pure lifting strength.

Eel O'Brien Senior Member

Originally posted by -Pr-
Thor is strong enough to hurt high heralds without the hammer, but I wouldn't say he could reach the same heights as Hulk and Superman's higher feats of pure lifting strength.

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the Darkone Senior Member

Originally posted by -Pr-
Thor is strong enough to hurt high heralds without the hammer, but I wouldn't say he could reach the same heights as Hulk and Superman's higher feats of pure lifting strength.

Why not?? He is the son of the a Elder God Gaea and the most powerful Sky Father in Odin, it's very plausible for Thor to reach or match Superman or Hulk in lifting, even though that's not his norm it's by no means out of his ability if he is written to do so.

Zack Fair Fanboy

Originally posted by the Darkone
Why not?? He is the son of the a Elder God Gaea and the most powerful Sky Father in Odin, it's very plausible for Thor to reach or match Superman or Hulk in lifting, even though that's not his norm it's by no means out of his ability if he is written to do so.

Because he is rarely shown doing shit like what Superman and Hulk do every 2 years.

-Pr- Hey Yo!

Originally posted by the Darkone
Why not?? He is the son of the a Elder God Gaea and the most powerful Sky Father in Odin, it's very plausible for Thor to reach or match Superman or Hulk in lifting, even though that's not his norm it's by no means out of his ability if he is written to do so.

Writer portrayals.

Superman and Hulk are the benchmarks for pure strength in their respective universes. Sure, every so often there's a Hyperion or an Ultraman, but on a consistent basis, those two are the big dogs when it comes to strength feats.

the Darkone Senior Member

Originally posted by Zack Fair
Because he is rarely shown doing shit like what Superman and Hulk do every 2 years.

I was asking PR opinion on the matter!

Granted Thor doesn't do it enough are written that way, that doesn't mean it's not within his ability depending on the story.

Zack Fair Fanboy

Originally posted by the Darkone
I was asking PR opinion on the matter!

Originally posted by the Darkone

Granted Thor doesn't do it enough are written that way, that doesn't mean it's not within his ability depending on the story.

You see I agree. That is why I 👆ed Oliver's post. Like I said I think Thor is capable, as a matter of fact I think high heralds are all capable. Their strength feats are so ridiculous you just can't rule them out. It just happens that Thor's plot has him doing other stuff(like oliver pointed out) more often than just strength feats like Hulk and Superman. I guess what I'm saying Thor has a greater range/arsenal to draw upon while Hulk and Superman's stories/plot demands are more limited.

I dunno if I'm making any sense.

curryman Senior Member

Originally posted by -Pr-
Writer portrayals.
Superman and Hulk are the benchmarks for pure strength in their respective universes. Sure, every so often there's a Hyperion or an Ultraman, but on a consistent basis, those two are the big dogs when it comes to strength feats.

Really?

Give me a Hulk feat on par with Superman's consistent high.

Superman's stronger than Thor because he's regularly pulling feats that go beyond his. The same can't be said for Hulk.

Oliver North Junior Member

awwwww yeah, a thread about Thor about to become Supes v Hulk!

-Pr- Hey Yo!

Originally posted by curryman
Really?
Give me a Hulk feat on par with Superman's consistent high.
Superman's stronger than Thor because he's regularly pulling feats that go beyond his. The same can't be said for Hulk.

Not going to go there.