Thor's power level

[jaqua99]

In the prelude comic Odin seems to have some sort of object or machine to harness the dark energy so perhaps that's what Malekith is after when he attacks? He might be disfigured while taking the energy into himself or something.

Maybe, or maybe exactly this happened long ago.

Why Now? Why does everything have to happen now? We've seen hints that things have been going on for a while. The colored face is a part of Malekith's character. It just seems...weird to have it suddenly just happen to him now, when he's possibly been around for a long time. Why does everything have to happen "live"? We've already heard the Asgardians have had a fallout with the Dark Elves. Maybe Odin trapped Surtur long ago, and the Dark Elves are trying to release him, so that "darkness" can enter the universe again...Malekith, a guy who is recognized by the two colors on his face, is around for a while, only for his iconic appearance to be created just days, or weeks before he is defeated or maybe even killed finally. For me, I would HATE that.

A characters who's appearance is somewhat important, to the character, I would like to think that he's looked like this for a long time. It just seems more logical to me. Just because there is a picture of him doesn't mean it happened live...just because Antman comes out after all the events of avengers 1, or avengers 2, doesn't mean Ultron hasn't already been created.

It's clear there is a lot of things going on with Marvel and the timelines and stuff.

Maybe I am overanalytical, maybe I am bias, but I doubt Malekith just get's the other half of his face burnt chronologically now.

I think that long ago, Surtur battled with Odin. Surtur was defeated, and he was aided by the dark elves, and Surtur and trapped. We hear of this dark energy, only Surtur is powerful enough to unleash, so the dark elves continue to fight, Malekith get's injured.. years years later, the dark elves, malekith in particular, are still longing for this darkness, and finally, after all these years, has a new plan unleash Surtur, and darkness into the universe.

That's what I think is happening in this movie, that picture, simply a flashback from the initial battle..as every scene in the movie was filmed. It seems pretty heavily implied that this isn't the first time this specific issue has happened

 

[Mjölnir]

My first thoughts were also that it was a flashback, but I'm just looking at different possibilities.

 

[jaqua99]

My first thoughts were also that it was a flashback, but I'm just looking at different possibilities.

oh, then why certainly :P.

But based on the synopsis, and what we know of Surtur and malekith, that's what I believe is happening, weapon of Thor.

 

[Vartha]

I hope SOME of what is mentioned in the Prelude book is covered in some way in the movie.

 

[Mjölnir]

I hope SOME of what is mentioned in the Prelude book is covered in some way in the movie.

It will pretty much have to be. They can't mention dark energy in the Avengers and not explain it further, and only a minuscule part of the audience will read the comic.

That Yost, who co-wrote the screenplay for TDW, also co-wrote the prelude makes it even more likely.

 

[Vartha]

I can't wait to see what else is in part 2

 

[Mjölnir]

I can't wait to see what else is in part 2

Me neither. It feels like that's where the really juicy bits will come. Things that happen after The Avengers.

 

[Donar]

Me neither. It feels like that's where the really juicy bits will come. Things that happen after The Avengers.

Yeah, can't wait for it too.

 

[Godzilla2000]

I just thought of this but maybe the physical scarring on Malekith's face is from the incident that turns Algrim into Kurse? If I recall from my research Thor's battle with Kurse involved a lot of fire?

 

[BigThor]

I just thought of this but maybe the physical scarring on Malekith's face is from the incident that turns Algrim into Kurse? If I recall from my reearch Thor's battle with Kurse involved a lot of fire?

Goooooood call, this is one of the best theories I've seen on these boards in a long time. I definately can see this being the reason for Malekith's scat.

 

[Vartha]

I just thought of this but maybe the physical scarring on Malekith's face is from the incident that turns Algrim into Kurse? If I recall from my research Thor's battle with Kurse involved a lot of fire?

That IS a good point! I had completely forgot that!

 

[Godzilla2000]

Why thanks a lot. I just wonder if my theorizing turns out to be the truth. It certainly would explain the image of a scarless Malekith.

 

[Vartha]

I hope so, if they're sticking to Walt's stories

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

When it comes to THOR'S feats of strength in the comics one of my favorite sequences of all time will probably never be translated to the big screen ever. It's the awesome moment when THOR lifts the dead body of FAFNIR the dragon to serve as the dog in the LAST VIKING'S funereal. It's both a great show of THOR'S power and a great character moment as well. One of Simonson's best.

 

[Vartha]

Yeah, that's one of the best shows of strength, right up there with lifting a giant's cat which was really the midgard serpents body on the ocean floor

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Yeah. What Simonson did in that sequence was great because it was a display of character through a display of power. It's something more film adaptations should go for. It's like characters in film only have powers for action scenes. Now that I think about it maybe I will see a FAFNIR/LAST VIKING story on screen. It is a part of the build up to SURTUR in the books, with LORELEI being sent to bring FAFNIR and everything that led to that, but it could just as well be wditten in a stand alone manner. Lots of great THOR action and power moments in those issues.

 

[BigThor]

When it comes to THOR'S feats of strength in the comics one of my favorite sequences of all time will probably never be translated to the big screen ever. It's the awesome moment when THOR lifts the dead body of FAFNIR the dragon to serve as the dog in the LAST VIKING'S funereal. It's both a great show of THOR'S power and a great character moment as well. One of Simonson's best.

Some of my favorite feats is when Thor pushed the world engine and arm wrestling Hercules causing mountains to crumble. Another is when he punched Beta Ray Bill through a planet and when he slowed down a falling Manhattan in Avengers:EMH.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Count me in as one of those that thinks THOR should be the AVENGERS' SUPERMAN analog. I am one who thinks his strength should be on par with HULK. The films should show his pure physical strength is one of his most potent weapons. Gotta say, MOS got the awe part of awe inspiring strength right. Wish MARVEL would follow suit.

 

[BigThor]

Count me in as one of those that thinks THOR should be the AVENGERS' SUPERMAN analog. I am one who thinks his strength should be on par with HULK. The films should show his pure physical strength is one of his most potent weapons. Gotta say, MOS got the awe part of awe inspiring strength right. Wish MARVEL would follow suit.

Well Marvel was focusing on making Hulk popular again with the GA and his only real power is his strength. So it made sense for them to focus on Hulk's strength more than Thor's in TA, but Thor was still no push over he was plenty strong.

Now that Marvel accomplished getting Hulk back popular, I'm sure they're gonna put more focus on Thor's strength.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

^Looking at your avatar I was reminded of that moment in the trailer.... If that scene if THOR summoning the hammer to him after a time of being separated in, perhaps another world/realm then maybe we will see some strength alone battles.

 

[BigThor]

^Looking at your avatar I was reminded of that moment in the trailer.... If that scene if THOR summoning the hammer to him after a time of being separated in, perhaps another world/realm then maybe we will see some strength alone battles.

Hell yeah I've been thinking the same thing, I REALLY hope that'the case in that scene. One thing TA did show was Thor super strength w/o quite a few times now it's time to expand on that.

 

[Godzilla2000]

Count me in as one of those that thinks THOR should be the AVENGERS' SUPERMAN analog. I am one who thinks his strength should be on par with HULK. The films should show his pure physical strength is one of his most potent weapons. Gotta say, MOS got the awe part of awe inspiring strength right. Wish MARVEL would follow suit.

I'm thinking that if there's a Superman analog in the Marvel Universe, a basic source of inspiration for humanity and what good it can be capable of, that hero is Captain America. Steve Rogers basically embodies the same principles as Superman.

 

[Mjölnir]

I'm thinking that if there's a Superman analog in the Marvel Universe, a basic source of inspiration for humanity and what good it can be capable of, that hero is Captain America. Steve Rogers basically embodies the same principles as Superman.

Those are the two different ways to look at it; the most powerful hero and the inspiration for humanity.

I prefer the inspiration for humanity to actually be human though, since that says that we can actually be what we aspire to.

 

[Vartha]

Those are the two different ways to look at it; the most powerful hero and the inspiration for humanity.

I prefer the inspiration for humanity to actually be human though, since that says that we can actually be what we aspire to.

the difference between Cap and Kal is, Cap has no Actual powers, just enhanced strength and senses and Sacrifices him self every time he goes into battle.
Thor is a warrior like Zod, yet there would be no way Zod would be worthy of Mjolnir, because he would commit Geneocide to save a race, also the slight Difference in Beta Ray Bill being worthy, he wouldn't commit genocide to save his own race either.

 

[metaphysician]

Yeah. Cap is the Leader and Inspiration, Thor is the Big Gun. That said, I'm okay with the Hulk being slightly brickier, the movies so far have been pretty good at showing that Thor has plenty of other stuff on top of that.