Originally Posted by
Paradox_Nihil
It's modern America who doubts in itself, and the comic Thor only reflects that. And it's one of the reasons I'm not highly invested in it (and modern superhero comics in general). You see, I am not an American. I share some of its ideals, but putting it in the center of the universe is a bit too much for me. The world needs Thor... I mean, Superman... I mean, America. Of, course, you could say (American) comics have always reflected that, but, Kirby was never parochial - not even close - although he co-created Captain America. Of course, he is just one example - there were many others, too.
Second thing is, faith doesn't work that way. In (our) reality, faith builds itself, even after many proofs to the contrary are shown. You believe aliens are going to visit us on August 25, 2019? When that doesn't happen, you will not start believing aliens do not exist and keep living as a sad, half-broken person. No, you will find a reason, an excuse, for why it hasn't happened, and move the date to some other occasion. True story, not a made-up example.
Third thing is, the scene on the moon was a low point for me, not so much because of what happened, but because of how it was narrated. It was a Millarism. Which means, a total, anapologetical, inexcusable b******t. It seeks to impress us with a SECRET THAT WILL BLOW AWAY YOUR MIND, but is only superficially based on things before or after and could be anything, really. As if Aaron needed a logical explanation at all.