Originally posted by DarkSaint85
Moreover, the very same issue:'We're not sure we believe it either!'
Then, editor notes:
So we have editors saying it did not happen, the writers narration stating it was unbelievable, AND character statements saying that Herc boasted...
Originally posted by Genii96
Was it actually myth busted? As in accepted to be myth busted? Or did a salty person just try to myth bust it?
Yes, it got mythbusted pretty fucking thoroughly.
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=474929&pagenumber=12#post14129277
Originally posted by celeyhyga17
I think the editors are not saying it did not happen. It was a playful suggestion to the readers that sometimes you have to suspend disbelief when it comes to comics. Similar to someone lifting a building and for it not to fall apart or pushing planets without causing gravitational disturbances.
True, but adding ALL the information together, means that carver knows jack all about the feat. It's not just a piece of 'maybe' evidence, it's everything together.
So we have on panel character statements that Hercules blew it out of proportion.
We have Hercules, a well known braggart.
We have the writers themselves humorously saying they couldn't believe it happened - in the very same issue.
We have the editors, in an edition of Marvel No Prize, a book specifically written for errors, saying that it was an error.
Like I said, I am not just relying on item 1, or 2, or 3. But ALL the items together, building a picture.
Sure it did, carver. What proof have you that Herc was telling the truth?
Originally posted by StiltmanFTW
Who is that redface guy?
Carver can tell you. The panel is actually from a Hulk comic, too!
Spoiler:
Hint: It is a bit of a printing error, he's not usually that pink
Originally posted by celeyhyga17
I think the editors are not saying it did not happen. It was a playful suggestion to the readers that sometimes you have to suspend disbelief when it comes to comics. Similar to someone lifting a building and for it not to fall apart or pushing planets without causing gravitational disturbances.
That quote was from Marvel No Prize, a book dedicated to continuity errors.
Panels of the Midgard Serpent feat? "Artistic License" at work.
The problem is, the statements were made about the size.
There WERE panels depicting something vast, with a body disappearing into the horizon.
It would have been impossible to accurately show a confrontation between Thor and the Midgard Serpent, due to the difference in size. If we zoom out to see the full size of the creature, Thor disappears from view. It is the same for all of the Superman and Hyperion feats that are tossed around in here.
We see Supes and Hype doing "something" with..., well, "something", but there is no way to zoom out far enough to se the objects being handled AND see Supes or Hype actually MOVING a planet, for instance. From the panels, the only way you can know what they are really doing, and with what, is through statements and narration. Otherwise, those feats can be called false as well.
And if we started doing that, there would be MANY weeping board members around here.
Finally, the Midgard Serpent is known to be able to change shape and size and use illusion, which could be used to defend very effectively against "naysayers".
Many variables, but the one detail that was never negated in the books, is that, no matter what we are seeing, the serpent IS wrapped around the earth.
The feat should stick.
Or, should we start slashing? 😄
Originally posted by Horrificus
Panels of the Midgard Serpent feat? "Artistic License" at work.The problem is, the statements were made about the size.
There WERE panels depicting something vast, with a body disappearing into the horizon.
It would have been impossible to accurately show a confrontation between Thor and the Midgard Serpent, due to the difference in size. If we zoom out to see the full size of the creature, Thor disappears from view. It is the same for all of the Superman and Hyperion feats that are tossed around in here.
We see Supes and Hype doing "something" with..., well, "something", but there is no way to zoom out far enough to se the objects being handled AND see Supes or Hype actually MOVING a planet, for instance. From the panels, the only way you can know what they are really doing, and with what, is through statements and narration. Otherwise, those feats can be called false as well.
And if we started doing that, there would be MANY weeping board members around here.
Finally, the Midgard Serpent is known to be able to change shape and size and use illusion, which could be used to defend very effectively against "naysayers".
Many variables, but the one detail that was never negated in the books, is that, no matter what we are seeing, the serpent IS wrapped around the earth.
The feat should stick.
Or, should we start slashing? 😄
This.
Based on feats, Thor is physically stronger.
Originally posted by celeyhyga17
I think the editors are not saying it did not happen. It was a playful suggestion to the readers that sometimes you have to suspend disbelief when it comes to comics. Similar to someone lifting a building and for it not to fall apart or pushing planets without causing gravitational disturbances.
It was revealed in Thor 231 that Hercules actually pulled the city back into place.
As far as strength is concerned, they are dead equal.
Originally posted by StiltmanFTW
Yes, it got mythbusted pretty fucking thoroughly.http://www.killermovies.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=474929&pagenumber=12#post14129277