[Boy Blunder]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe marked a deliberate attempt to tether the pantheon to real life by explaining superpowers using actual science - and they did a pretty remarkable job; quite a few of the talents at Marvel had backgrounds in physics and engineering and their explanations of characters like Mags and Surfer are as fascinating as they are practical. To some (especially DBZ fans used to stories more akin to fairytales and children's stories), the endeavor might seem silly, but a large number of readers (myself included) really enjoyed the effort. Of course, it's all fantasy whichever way you slice it. That said, I truly do prefer at least some 'grounding' in comics. Without some level of realism, what's to prevent Bugs Bunny from taking out an infinity gauntlet wearing Thanos with an ACME anvil to the head? No dramatic tension in that...

I just wanted to steer the conversation away before it got any more intentionally or unintentionally sexist (or just some people clearly not understanding what they're talking about). All that stuff you mentioned there is fantastic stuff that I love to read.

ANYWAY.

I know a while back I poo-poo'ed the older ML Loki (the one from the Thor movie tie-in wave from days of yore), but after taking a good long look at the Smart Hulk-wave version, I'm reconsidering. I like the idea of having a classic Silver Age Loki, but that version's head just ain't appealing to me. I still hate the lack of articulation on the older Loki, but the aesthetic is now pulling it up the ranks.

Anyone know anyone looking to part with it? I've been dipping into older (pre-ROML rebranding) figures a bit lately, and for the right price I could see myself adding him to my collection.