Originally posted by Darth Thor
Director also said it himself. Which makes his "intentions" kinda clear. Although I think he said "as strong as Thor or Hulk". But can't be arsed googling right now.
Makes sense the director would say it as well considering it was written into the story line and they made a point of it.
MCU Namor's at least as strong as the Hulk, possibly Thor, and the dude doesn't even lift. Impressive, that.
To be fair, the director of Shang-Chi also said that he's as strong as Thor or Hulk by the time he has the Ten Rings at the end of his solo film. Comparing new characters to Hulk and Thor seems to be a thing MCU directors like to do as a power level indicator. So, that in and of itself isn't the best evidence.
However, IIRC, M'Baku outright states in the film that Namor has strength comparable to the Hulk, which adds weight to the director's words in this specific instance.
M'Baku said it so the viewers would know what threat-level Wakanda was facing.
Considering how easily Namor tore through vibraniim ships with his vibranium spear, when Black Panther could only manage surface scratches on Cap's shield despite his own high level of strength, it stands to reason Namor is around Hulk level, maybe more.
Originally posted by TheVaultDweller
To be fair, the director of Shang-Chi also said that he's as strong as Thor or Hulk by the time he has the Ten Rings at the end of his solo film. Comparing new characters to Hulk and Thor seems to be a thing MCU directors like to do as a power level indicator. So, that in and of itself isn't the best evidence.However, IIRC, M'Baku outright states in the film that Namor has strength comparable to the Hulk, which adds weight to the director's words in this specific instance.
Yeah but Mbaku has never faced the Hulk, so I don't think he's an expert on that.
Originally posted by FrothByte
Yeah but Mbaku has never faced the Hulk, so I don't think he's an expert on that.
Yeah, but he did witness him in action in Endgame IIRC, and that piece of dialogue was stuck into the film for a reason, which, at least IMO, adds more weight to it than an interview comment from a director. Because, as I mentioned, that's not the only instance of an MCU director making the Hulk and Thor comparison.
Personally, I do still prioritise actual screen feats first and foremost though, and try to only really bring up stuff stated outside the film if it adds further context or explanation to something we actually see happening on screen, like the Loki stuff I posted in the other thread, or if it's in response to someone else, like here.
Originally posted by Darth Thor
I think the combination of that line in the film + the director's commentary adds weight to it.Plus feat wise he was clearly a beast that Wakanda could not deal with. Even when they recreated the heart shape herb, they still needed to work on weakness exploitation to defeat him.
Plus, Shuri had plot armour so thick it allowed her to shrug off a getting skewered by a spear.
Originally posted by TheVaultDweller
Plus, Shuri had plot armour so thick it allowed her to shrug off a getting skewered by a spear.
😂
Seriously I hope her being BP was just a one off. Because she had to recreate the herb and plot revolved around her family dying off one by one.
Will be seriously annoyed if she's still the BP going forward.
Originally posted by Robtard
Guys, tearing through vibranium ships is a Hulk+ feat of strength. Namor has his own vibranium spear, which just means his weapon won't break, but he still has to exert enough force to do it.
Is M'Baku's chest armour made of vibranium? If so then Namor punched right through it (no spear).
Originally posted by Darth Thor
😂Seriously I hope her being BP was just a one off. Because she had to recreate the herb and plot revolved around her family dying off one by one.
Will be seriously annoyed if she's still the BP going forward.
Is M'Baku's chest armour made of vibranium? If so then Namor punched right through it (no spear).
I have a feeling the next BP will be the T'Challa's son and we'll timejump when the next BP films come around.
M'Baku's armor is made Jabari wood, which is incredibly strong, enough to not be pierced or broken by a human wielding vibranium weapons. BP level strength can break it though.
But we have screenfeats of Namor tearing through vibranium.
Originally posted by Robtard
M'Baku said it so the viewers would know what threat-level Wakanda was facing.Considering how easily Namor tore through vibraniim ships with his vibranium spear, when Black Panther could only manage surface scratches on Cap's shield despite his own high level of strength, it stands to reason Namor is around Hulk level, maybe more.
Cap's shield is more durable than Wakanda shields.
Also this only proves that Namor is stronger than Black Panther. Bring stronger than BP doesnt mean you are as strong as Hulk.
The spear is more powerful than claws (heavier, longer blade, way more leverage to apply force, etc).
Your logic is faulty. If Namor was as strong as Hulk then he would have multiple feats showing it. He has none. All his showings CONTRADICT that.
For example, he barely was able to bust through wooden shields with a punch using all his might. Hulk using all his might would have easily killed Baku.