Originally posted by darthgoober
Off topic... but wait a minute. If teleporting into something like a wall via Nightcrawler's power is deadly, why is teleporting into water any different?
The scans aren't off topic.
I'm showing Magneto is able to fight against other people who ALSO have some control over lightning and electromagnetism and the like.
In this case, Storm.
In our thread, IF Parasite were able to absorb power AND some degree of control over Electromagnetism, he'd still have to contend with Magnus's greater skill, and, presumably, ability to take his own power back, as Strange Visitor was able to do in the story Dark Saint alluded/introduced us to.
As for the teleport question, from the artwork, it appears Storm and Nightcrawler appeared in open air and dropped down into the fire-heat quenching sea.
They had time to draw breath before dunking in the water, or were at any rate close enough to quickly get to the surface for air. Contrast that fate to finding themselves weakened from the teleport and needing air and entombed in brick or rock. NOT so likely they'll get a good outcome following that ...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N8XXcDUrdVk
Source: Uncanny X-Men #341
Circa: February 1997 (Christmas Special, Marvel's shipping schedule notwithstanding)
Originally posted by bluewaterrider
From what I understand, Parasite isn't like Marvel Comics' Rogue, who gains the knowledge and skills of people when she takes or "borrows" their powers.Moreover, Magneto taps into an energy source that is almost inexhaustible, i.e. the magnetic field of the planet, planets, or heavenly bodies of his choice.
Rogue couldn't take down Magneto even when using the debilitating version of her power steal; I doubt Parasite could do much better.
And if Parasite's power DID allow him access to Eric's magnetic control, he wouldn't know how to use it.
Victory goes to Magneto, after an indeterminate moment of initial shock and recognition of the danger Parasite could pose.
Absolutely none of what you said is correct.
1. Rudy absorbs kmowledge, personality, memories, or what ever he eants. He actually lived as Lois and fooled Clark for an extended time. He has aquired the knowledge of genius'. When he absorbed Firestorm he actually gained knowledge of his own power and how it works because of gaining the observations of Prof Stien.
2. I see DS already beat me to shoeimg he has already absorbed and used with perfect effect a power the same as Mags.
Before the battle starts Parasite has several powers that are standard because he already absorbed them. Shape shifting, momentum absorption (kind of like speed steal) and hes a powerful brick (that level obviously rises near Supes)
I'm not seeing much hope for Mags honestly.
I'd be interested in knowing which version you decide on.
A Parasite that does not gain opponent knowledge and skills is at a disadvantage here. Need to touch would be another disadvantage, but not so much, as Parasite can rely on his opponent not knowing what his touch can do in this scenario.
Still going with Magneto, though.
1. Mags has demonstrated tech that can neutralize energy vampires like Rogue.
2. Mags has demonstrated the ability to ignore a size able portion of his power being taken WHILE fighting multiple people AND maintaining the concentration needed to keep a city safe from an orbiting monolith like Asteroid M.
3. Mags has demonstrated the ability to win EM duels with other adepts (i.e. Storm, Uncanny X-Men #150, shown earlier).
4. Mags can absorb more ElectroMagnetic (EM) power from planets BESIDES Earth when the need arises, as shown earlier in his duel against Iron Man in AvX #1.
Parasite has always been able to absorb from a distance.
Im one story we didnt even knkw he was present. Solomon Grundy was fighting Supes and was more powerful than Supes remembered. Parasite was absorbing suoes and amping Grundy feom off panel. He did the same to airwave in a superman team up. AW hadnt even seen parasite and it was supes who figured he was involved when young Hal told him what had happened.
He once absorbed supermans power while in prison when Supes flew near and another time when Clark entered the prison he was in.
He absorbed firehawk while she flew above him. He absorbed Firestorm from across a room.
Originally posted by beatboks
Absolutely none of what you said is correct.1. Rudy absorbs kmowledge, personality, memories, or what ever he eants. He actually lived as Lois and fooled Clark for an extended time. He has aquired the knowledge of genius'. When he absorbed Firestorm he actually gained knowledge of his own power and how it works because of gaining the observations of Prof Stien.
2. I see DS already beat me to shoeimg he has already absorbed and used with perfect effect a power the same as Mags.
Before the battle starts Parasite has several powers that are standard because he already absorbed them. Shape shifting, momentum absorption (kind of like speed steal) and hes a powerful brick (that level obviously rises near Supes)
I'm not seeing much hope for Mags honestly.
1. The version of Parasite shown taking Flash's power and tapping into the Speed Force doesn't even know what's happening to him, so memory can't be all that much help to him. Perhaps there are other versions that this is not the case for. It'll be interesting to know which version Riv originally pictured, originally wanted to know about, and wants to go with now.
2. Being a powerful brick doesn't mean jack-all to Magneto, who has blithely endured the strikes of She-Hulk and Thor at the same time via his shields. Superman's own "brick" ability was treated with contempt by Parasite using Sharon's Magneto-like EM powers, and he was sent into orbit by Sharon herself in an earlier encounter. Shape-shifting I can only see as an advantage if Magneto doesn't know he's in a fight and you're proposing an ambush or are suggesting Parasite'll disguise himself as an ally in the midst of battle.
I've not seen this "momentum absorption" you mention, so can't really comment on that. It might be worth mentioning Magneto was able to hold the X-Men of his choice immobile (sans Bishop) in that same fight where he resisted Rogue, so Mags likewise has the ability to "statue" people if that's what you're suggesting.
Originally posted by beatboks
Parasite has always been able to absorb from a distance.Im one story we didnt even knkw he was present. Solomon Grundy was fighting Supes and was more powerful than Supes remembered. Parasite was absorbing suoes and amping Grundy feom off panel. He did the same to airwave in a superman team up. AW hadnt even seen parasite and it was supes who figured he was involved when young Hal told him what had happened.
He once absorbed supermans power while in prison when Supes flew near and another time when Clark entered the prison he was in.
He absorbed firehawk while she flew above him. He absorbed Firestorm from across a room.
Originally posted by bluewaterrider
1. The version of Parasite shown taking Flash's power and tapping into the Speed Force doesn't even know what's happening to him, so memory can't be all that much help to him. Perhaps there are other versions that this is not the case for. It'll be interesting to know which version Riv originally pictured, originally wanted to know about, and wants to go with now.2. Being a powerful brick doesn't mean jack-all to Magneto, who has blithely endured the strikes of She-Hulk and Thor at the same time via his shields. Superman's own "brick" ability was treated with contempt by Parasite using Sharon's Magneto-like EM powers, and he was sent into orbit by Sharon herself in an earlier encounter. Shape-shifting I can only see as an advantage if Magneto doesn't know he's in a fight and you're proposing an ambush or are suggesting Parasite'll disguise himself as an ally in the midst of battle.
I've not seen this "momentum absorption" you mention, so can't really comment on that. It might be worth mentioning Magneto was able to hold the X-Men of his choice immobile (sans Bishop) in that same fight where he resisted Rogue, so Mags likewise has the ability to "statue" people if that's what you're suggesting.
The momentum absorption was a bi-product and permanantly retained power from absorbing supermans full heat vision blast. He used it vs Supermam without knowing he even had it. Then early in Superboys solo series he thru a car at Parasite and he stopped it in the air. It was then he learned how to use it.
