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Creator and host of The Imaginary Axis- a program about studying the many fantastical worlds of fiction to better understand reality. Come join us sometime.

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@TylerAtTheAxis
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@Wendigoon8 Some of these are pretty good, tbh. But don't get your Bible iceberg from Reddit.
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@razorwolf73 Viltrumites can get really strong, but everything is a matter of perspective, you know? If we took the best from each of them and even extrapolated End of Series Mark beyond anything he's ever encountered, it still likely ends with him breaking his hand trying to punch Superman.
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@stranger_fantom It doesn't make much sense to append every question like this with an asterisk. People know that different versions exist, but unless otherwise implied, we should assume they are asking about the canon versions.
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@Anivas_ It's basic courtesy to assume that both parties have access to the full extent of their powers, but honestly? Even if they didn't, the Kryptonians still might win with access to some of their more absurd technology. There aren't that many Viltrumites.
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@NocturnalDazzle 20 isn’t a bad spot. You’re mostly surrounded by quiet people.
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The Infinity Gauntlet’s range limitation was not properly introduced until later stories, so you can find early examples of it operating outside of its intended domain. Marvel vocabulary can also be unclear about the definition of “universe” when no surrounding context is provided. The point is that the 616 Gauntlet does not work outside of 616. Areas like 616 Negative Zone and 616 Asgard are still within the area of effect.
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@razorwolf73 @AnimexTwts It’s less a math problem and more of a physics problem. If he was capable of catching up with the pillar by jumping and his weight did not ruin the momentum or trajectory, then it would have objectively been less effort to just jump to his destination without the pillar.
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@Tinku47007 Nothing. It’s the execution of the concept that makes Injustice a disaster.
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I will say this much: If the Clone Saga were still happening to any real extent, I would probably consider it worse than Injustice. And if the effects of Injustice are ever mostly purged (we're beginning to see them die off already), then I'll probably adjust my opinion and concede that One More Day is worse. But as things stand right now and at this moment, Injustice is still the greater evil in my mind.
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I can understand why some people would consider One More Day a bigger problem since it was a canonical event, but I would argue that Injustice has effected the main DC canon just as much, despite being an elseworlds story. The main distinction is that Injustice had a larger cultural impact that flanderized multiple major DC characters for a generation, while One More Day is more of an awkward, inexplicable black spot on Spider-Man's characterization and a continual reaffirmation of editorial's refusal to let the character progress. The Clone Saga honestly comes to closer to being Marvel's Injustice equivalent, but I think a lot of its biggest consequences have been cleaned up since the event, even if the story itself still doesn't make much sense years after the fact. Ben Reilly has even managed to carve out his own place in the fandom, and a lot of previous detractors are happy to have him.
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@SlashSlash_X I appreciate the optimism, but I’m not giving the game points for saying something as basic as “Real Superman is da good guy.” The narrative didn’t understand Superman- good or bad- full stop. And it didn’t understand any other character in its cast either, including Batman.
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@TylerAtTheAxis
Tyler | The Imaginary Axis
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@LanceKresnik Fwiw, I did have to pause and think about it before adding One More Day to the list. Both stories are terrible for similar reasons, but I stand by the inclusion. Injustice basically makes the same mistakes on a larger level with further reaching impact.
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Things better than Injustice: -Superman 64 -Batman & Robin (1997) -Spider-Man’s Clone Saga -Superfriends Aquaman -Ransomware -The Star Wars Holiday Special -Nostalgia Critic’s review of The Wall -One More Day -Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (List is not all-encompassing)
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@Cambostotle Yeah, you sound like a guy who’s REALLY interested in hearing me out. 🙄 With respect, I’m not going to waste my time. I’ve discussed this plenty in the past. Feel free to read previous posts. I don’t get into cat fights with moody strangers over mid games with awful stories.
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@Cambostotle …It was a Mortal Kombat clone with DC characters. Of course the game was popular. The story was terrible and has caused long-lasting damage to the entire franchise.
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The fact that this one Tweet has managed to find multiple people who have never heard of Ben 10 speaks for itself. I could show a picture of Spider-Man, Superman, or Goku to rural African tribes, and people would recognize them.
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Ben 10 is a great show, but sometimes I get the feeling that its fandom that thinks the show is about 10,000x more popular than it actually is.
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