Originally posted by h1a8
That's not how it works. He phases through walls by shifting his molecules around the molecules of the wall. This was stated on panel. That is in no way being intangible. The speed in which he can phase through solid objects in a forum fight is the speed he has shown in comics (no faster). That means it is useless against a fast attack in a forum fight.Also, you have to prove that Surfer can even use his full powers while phasing through solid objects.
What is wrong with you? Surfer is in constant phase, you DO REALIZE that right? He doesn't just think to phase. He's ALREADY like that. Anybody who read the story knows He's STUCK in phase, Not even a continuum tear could touch him. his normal state is intangible currently. He also shoots blasts: