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I think an easy way to look at Thanos stories is that anything written by Jim Starlin, Ron Marz and Keith Giffen is the real Thanos while anything written by other authors should be dismissed as a Thanosi clone.
^ and yes, nothing tops that part from Avengers Versus Defenders for me.
I think an easy way to look at Thanos stories is that anything written by Jim Starlin, Ron Marz and Keith Giffen is the real Thanos while anything written by other authors should be dismissed as a Thanosi clone.
I definitely agree with most of this, The way he talks under some modern writers especially bothers me.
Thor should never say "I'm the f***** God of Thunder" but he says it at least twice under Aaron, it just feels fundamentally wrong, Thor's manner of speaking like a hammy medieval knight was a fun part of the character and completely disregarding it is lame.
Have at thee base villain! Face the righteous wrath of the god of thunder and his enchanted uru mallet.
I think an easy way to look at Thanos stories is that anything written by Jim Starlin, Ron Marz and Keith Giffen is the real Thanos while anything written by other authors should be dismissed as a Thanosi clone.
I certainly don't mind phasing out the Shakespearean English from his vernacular. I think JMS and especially Hickman get his dialogue right. It's very proper English with a rich vocabulary, but it's modernized. I think in Hickman's Avengers run there was a moment where they were tied up early by the antagonists. The female antagonist was commenting about how Thor's biology isn't exactly normal and if his essence is ethereal. It's a simple comment that lends weight to his godhood. Also when she kisses Thor, he then replies with a very Thor comment that was a nice touch; "You will be spared in the reckoning." Yes, he comments on their vengeance but also has a moment to savor the affection. Under Fraction or Aaron he would've said something like "Delicious, but we're still going to smite your asses once we get free" or some other cheesy line. Strangely enough, the Earth's Mightiest Hero cartoon also nails his speech pattern quite well. It peppers in a few Shakespearean style lines with modern proper English. I certainly wouldn't dog all of the post-JMS Thor scribes as editorial decree (what's left of it) has been heavily influenced by the MCU films as well for purported "synergy."
Reading that old Avengers issue against the Squadron Supreme, it's like the antithesis of the "Worf effect." Hyperion and Zarda go straight for the big gun to try and take him out, but the rest of the team (led by Cap) realize they need to get Thor free of the double-team to stand a chance at victory. Despite Hyperion's boasting, he gets another powerful antagonist to make sure they get the jump. It also showcases the Avengers' teamwork in a nice way with Wonder Man, Carol and Wanda trying to help their teammate. No one gets crapped on.
I think an easy way to look at Thanos stories is that anything written by Jim Starlin, Ron Marz and Keith Giffen is the real Thanos while anything written by other authors should be dismissed as a Thanosi clone.
A better question is if modern writers are basing Thor too much from the movies. The movies must hate him to a fault. He is now a complete embarrassment in the movies and if he is going to be appearing in GOTG 3, then the worst is yet to come for Thor.
I think an easy way to look at Thanos stories is that anything written by Jim Starlin, Ron Marz and Keith Giffen is the real Thanos while anything written by other authors should be dismissed as a Thanosi clone.
LOL...CBR just put out this list to troll Thor fans
https://www.cbr.com/xmen-more-powerf...marvel-comics/
I think an easy way to look at Thanos stories is that anything written by Jim Starlin, Ron Marz and Keith Giffen is the real Thanos while anything written by other authors should be dismissed as a Thanosi clone.
Hemsworth is fundamentally a comedic actor. He can do dramatic when he has to, but he appears to become bored with dramatic jobs very quickly.
I thought Hemsworth did a good job with the dramatic in Infinity War and Endgame. Which are also the only Avengers films where it feels like Thor is there for a reason beyond exposition.