I see Namor possibly edging out Rulk with the spear, but it won't be easy. He has to land a stab in a vital area, which is easier said than done.
Due to the dynamic and unpredictable nature of battles, it's highly possible that Namor stabs Rulk in a non-vital area and gets wrecked immediately after (e.g., Rulk takes the hit to grab him), especially if the spear gets stuck. It's also unclear whether Namor can pierce Rulk's bones - particularly his skull - which are astronomically more durable than his muscle and flesh.
I give Namor a 6/10 with the spear.
I wouldn't take it literally with him being equally as strong as the Hulk. But I have no doubt he has the strength to go H2H with Thor or Hulk. The director compared him to both.
I saw no major limitations on his strength in Wakanda Forever outside of weakness exploitation. Except perhaps the scene where he couldn't punch through the Palace window. But I assume that was somehow Vibranium glass or something, and it's not like we've seen Hulk smash through it.
Originally posted by Darth ThorNamor's limitations are evident in the speed at which he threw a 3-5 ton helicopter after spinning it multiple times to build momentum and the force he used to strike M'Baku and the force he hurled the Wakanda ship away. To a trained eye, these feats appear to generate less than 100 tons of force - with the latter being his best feat. In contrast, Red Hulk seems significantly stronger, capable of lifting hundreds of tons. This is why members here naturally believes that Rulk would win h2h while Namor would need his spear to turn the tables.
I wouldn't take it literally with him being equally as strong as the Hulk. But I have no doubt he has the strength to go H2H with Thor or Hulk. The director compared him to both.I saw no major limitations on his strength in Wakanda Forever outside of weakness exploitation. Except perhaps the scene where he couldn't punch through the Palace window. But I assume that was somehow Vibranium glass or something, and it's not like we've seen Hulk smash through it.
Originally posted by Robtard
According to "writer's intent" Namor is as strong as the Hulk, which is what you go by when it suits you 👆
I rely solely on the writer's intent as implied by the scene itself and avoid considering external statements or interviews (unless they are clarifying the plot) because:
1. Opinions can change over time. Writers may revise their perspectives, leading to inconsistencies between their original work and later comments.
2. On-screen feats outweigh contradictory statements. The actions depicted provide concrete evidence of a character's abilities, which should take precedence over contradictory external interpretations.
3. Different writers may have conflicting views about characters, especially whose stronger. For example, often in comics, varying opinions on characters can result in contradictory portrayals.
In conclusion, a writer's take on what actually happened or why it happened is valid. However, their statement on who is stronger - especially when it contradicts what's shown or conflicts with other writers' views - is not. Lastly, I consider a writer's intent only when it aligns with common sense and isn't up for debate.