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Richard Stevens
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Slightly off-topic: Does Gladiator have his own version of Kryptonite?
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Wallace Sellars
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I dislike the newer "power levels amped up by technology beamed to him) explanation for Gladiator's incredible abilities. What was wrong with the reasons JB provided for his incredible abilities?
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Brett Payne
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I agree Wallace. I always thought that sucker punch was awesome, and if I remember correctly Doc broke his hand doing it! Samsons strength level has always been a little vague, and if you go by the OHOTMU he can only lift 25 tons?? I always figured he was a little under She-Hulk's power level at around 60 tons or so? As for the Silver Surfer vs Superman that would be no contest....Surfer easily wins that one.
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Simon Matthew Park
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Doc's always been underestimated. I really liked the fact that JB's version had him doing things like digging underground to intercept the vehicle carrying the Hulk, etc. I can recall that Doc was described (can't recall which issue) as being as strong as a calm Hulk. That's pretty bloody strong, in anyone's language. I think he'd be comparable to Jen Walters in strength, if not in endurance and the capability to heal rapidly. Even being able to seriously consider throwing a punch at the Hulk, let alone getting one in, makes him one of M*****'s toughest, in my view.
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George Thomas
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Jeff Lommel wrote:
| Knowing the way John answers such posts, I'm sure that did not escape his notice. |
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I'm sure too. I just thought it was funny. :)
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Greg Kirkman
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In any case, it's not about how hard Samson struck, tho that is certainly a factor. Most important, tho, is that he caught the Hulk completely off-guard. Who had ever done that before?
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It had been occasionally said prior to JB's story that Banner exerted a moderating influence on the Hulk, and it was a stroke of genius to have Banner somehow causing the Hulk to hallucinate, so as to set him up for Samson's sneak-attack.
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Michael Penn
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he caught the Hulk completely off-guard. Who had ever done that before?
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Something about the Lee/Kirby Hulk that I loved was their emphasis on his uncanny and often totally unexpected ability to act and react very quickly, despite his immense bulk.
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Greg Kirkman
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Ah, yes...the old, "How can anything so big move so fast?!?!", bit.
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Roger Jackson
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i always though his sucker punch was a joke
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"Always"? You mean, since before the book was even published? Since before I wrote it? Before I drew it? Before you'd ever even heard of the Hulk?
Wow! Did that comment really need such a snippy response?
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Matt Reed
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Wow! Does John really need you looking over his shoulder all the time? Take offense on other people's behalf much, Roger?
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George Thomas
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| Posted: 22 September 2006 at 11:02am | IP Logged | 11
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Matt Reed wrote:
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Honestly, Roger! That's Matt's job! :)
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Greg McPhee
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I always thought that Gladiator was more based on Mon-El/Superboy as the rest of the Imperial Guard were based on LOSH members.
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