Stan Lee's opinion about Hulk vs Superman

[DevilHulk]

From Hulk Movie Board:

In Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine Oct 2006 issues, Stan Lee was asked his opinion about Hulk vs Superman and this is what he wrote, "If I wrote the story, I guarantee the Hulk would win. The way I established the Hulk, the more he fought, the stronger he got. And Superman has a certain amount of strength and thats it. I assume at some point he'll get worn out, but never the Hulk."


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sorry Playa

 

[Mr. Green]

Stan is the man. 'Nuff said, true believers!

 

[rodhulk]

From Hulk Movie Board:

In Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine Oct 2006 issues, Stan Lee was asked his opinion about Hulk vs Superman and this is what he wrote, "If I wrote the story, I guarantee the Hulk would win. The way I established the Hulk, the more he fought, the stronger he got. And Superman has a certain amount of strength and thats it. I assume at some point he'll get worn out, but never the Hulk."


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sorry Playa

Always thought this!

 

[bored]

Makes sense.

 

[PWN3R]

Thats what always made sense anyway. Superman would make it last a long long time though.

 

[Wyrminarrd]

I´m way more a Hulk fan then I am a Superman fan but I would still bet on Superman in this fight, if for no other reason then that damn super speed that Supes has.

If for some reason Superman couldn´t use super speed then Hulk would win.

 

[Still Down]

I agree with Stan of course...the only problem is he was once quoted on saying that he created Thor to be the more powerful than the Hulk, even above Silver Surfer. Suggesting that he rates them Thor, Silver Surfer then Hulk.

 

[newmexneon]

But Hulk can and has been ko'd before and I gaurantee Supes has the strength to do it.

 

[Mr. Green]

I agree with Stan of course...the only problem is he was once quoted on saying that he created Thor to be the more powerful than the Hulk, even above Silver Surfer. Suggesting that he rates them Thor, Silver Surfer then Hulk.

They are indeed more powerful than Hulk, but that doesn't mean that they are stronger than Hulk. Hulk could smash either of them and vice versa given the situation.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

I agree with Stan of course...the only problem is he was once quoted on saying that he created Thor to be the more powerful than the Hulk, even above Silver Surfer. Suggesting that he rates them Thor, Silver Surfer then Hulk.

Depends exactly how you define power.

Thor not only has physical strength comparable to that of the Hulk, he controls the weather and, atleast in Stan's stories, could do pretty much anything with his hammer, like travel though time.

When the Hulk and Thor first fought in Tales of Suspense, it was pretty much a draw (and not a very interesting one either). When Hulk first fought the Surfer, he was pretty much defeated.

 

[Mr. Green]

Thor not only has physical strength comparable to that of the Hulk...

Hulk can get stronger. Thor can't.

 

[Dragon]

I agree with Stan of course...the only problem is he was once quoted on saying that he created Thor to be the more powerful than the Hulk, even above Silver Surfer. Suggesting that he rates them Thor, Silver Surfer then Hulk.

Well, on one level you have that Stan's original concept in creating Thor was that he wanted a character more powerful than the Hulk- and figured only God could fill the bill. But obviously not being able to make a comic book about God, he settled on A God- being Thor. Thor was initially promoted as Marvel's answer to Superman, and also their matinee idol character. On early covers of Thor's comics they even mention how handsome he is.

Whereas the Hulk in the early days was often cast as a villain. But over the years things tapered off a bit, whereas the Hulk has been placed in the position of strongest in terms of brute strength.

So what it really comes down to is this: The superiority that Thor and the Surfer have over the Hulk is not in the area of brute strength. Thor and the Surfer have their Godhood, cosmic power status that allows them to do more than just lift and smash. For example, the Surfer can drain the gamma radiation from Bruce Banner's body.

But Superman's powers aren't as vast as being able to alter to molecular structure of things or controlling the elements.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

Hulk can get stronger. Thor can't.

Sure, but that's never made any difference when they've fought. If need be, Thor could ask Odin for greater strength.

 

[DIRTY ELK]

Sure, but that's never made any difference when they've fought. If need be, Thor could ask Odin for greater strength.

I have not seen when odin gave thor more strength unless you are talking about the belt of strength which will double thors strength, but hulk could match that to because he would just get madder and stronger.

 

[Jplaya2023]

lol @ the first 3 post being the same person.

 

[rodhulk]

playa laughs on the outside, cries on the inside when proven wrong. Notice he doesn't debate when proven wrong. He can't argue Mr. Lee!

 

[Mad Bull]

Well, on one level you have that Stan's original concept in creating Thor was that he wanted a character more powerful than the Hulk- and figured only God could fill the bill. But obviously not being able to make a comic book about God, he settled on A God- being Thor.

Very cool. I never looked at it that way. Interesting concept,

 

[Still Down]

Very cool. I never looked at it that way. Interesting concept,

I agree, indeed a nice take on the situation.

 

[DACMAN]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP6CqkxUThU

 

[Venomfan]

playa laughs on the outside, cries on the inside when proven wrong. Notice he doesn't debate when proven wrong. He can't argue Mr. Lee!

actually you can argue him. if you asked the creators of superman the same question they would say superman would win. this is again just Stans OPINION. he HAS to say hulk would win, so many marvel fans would be angry with him if he didnt

 

[co2]

This guy, though over the top, has the right idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLjdjVhZPEk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN0o_7CqlwE

 

[DACMAN]

Where'd you find those?

 

[co2]

Here....
http://www.glintofhope.com/

Some of these are funny. The crazy, muscular guy is obvisiously very much a hard-core Hulk fan.

Should post these on the Superman boards...hehe

 

[CBG]

In Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine Oct 2006 issues, Stan Lee was asked his opinion about Hulk vs Superman and this is what he wrote, "If I wrote the story, I guarantee the Hulk would win. The way I established the Hulk, the more he fought, the stronger he got. And Superman has a certain amount of strength and thats it. I assume at some point he'll get worn out, but never the Hulk."

Stan Lee. . . and games? Something I'm missing here?

 

[ShadowBoxing]

From Hulk Movie Board:

In Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine Oct 2006 issues, Stan Lee was asked his opinion about Hulk vs Superman and this is what he wrote, "If I wrote the story, I guarantee the Hulk would win. The way I established the Hulk, the more he fought, the stronger he got. And Superman has a certain amount of strength and thats it. I assume at some point he'll get worn out, but never the Hulk."


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sorry Playa

I would say two things. One Superman has other powers besides strength. Two, his assertion is not true. They can only estimate how strong Superman is, but it's never been shown. We honestly don't know how strong or how powerful Superman can get. Stories like Superman Prime and the even the original movie should suggest as much to someone. Some even suggest Superman can and will become a god. However Superman's strength is not driven by anger.

Also note Superman does not need to continually be stronger than Hulk, just stronger than Hulk at that particular given time. Hulk has been knocked out before, or at least held in check long enough to revert back to Banner. Accomplishing either of these things would be considered a victory for the person in question. So if Superman can land a punch on a less mad Hulk, and knock him out, he wins. If he can hold him back, freeze his head with ice breath to prevent him from breathing, and he turns back into Banner he also wins.