Originally posted by Time Immemorial
Was he holding back when he hit Hulk in the face with the hammer or against Kurse?
Against Hulk, I don't believe he used his full power, no. He did seem like he was trying to calm Banner down, or at least subdue rather than kill him.
Plus, he was winning, so he could have easily seen no need to bring out his best attacks.
To me, Kurse was just a different animal entirely. Even Thor's best just couldn't cut it against him.