Marvel is Gender-bending Thor!

[pochercoaster]

Okay wait.

I didn't see the whole outfit, which you can see here.

The outfit it still not particularly awful, IMO, but wtf is the artist doing with her spine?

I agree that boob armor is stupid though, and I would like it go away forever. I also agree that asymmetrical features that don't serve a purpose are also kind of dumb- either both her arms get armor, or neither! Otherwise it just looks like typical uninspired comic hero stuff.

Also, having a metal gauntlet over the wrist she swings the hammer around might restrict movement. It's the same logic behind knights having asymmetrically designed gauntlets, one of which needed greater range of movement while the other needed better protection in case it was used to deflect something.

If this is part of her design then I have no qualms with the asymmetry. Makes sense.

[Karrrrrrrrrrrresche]

Originally Posted by pochercoaster

If this is part of her design then I have no qualms with the asymmetry. Makes sense.

I will say I'm just talking about what I think they're going for. It's totally possible the artist just decided it looked cool or something.

[akaSM]

Originally Posted by Bells

Really? The Doghnut shoulder pads that do nothing.

[Azisien]

Originally Posted by pochercoaster

I also agree that asymmetrical features that don't serve a purpose are also kind of dumb- either both her arms get armor, or neither! Otherwise it just looks like typical uninspired comic hero stuff.

Real world tactical considerations would most likely suggest that everywhere be covered in as much armor as possible, but we mortals are far more squishy than Thor, who can afford to go for a more ceremonial piece and still kick ass because... super powers.

As for the arm armor, I thought about it, and it's on the arm that she would likely block a blow with? Her buckler, so to speak. Not much will get near the other arm and survive to tell the tale, if Mjolnir has any sway in the matter.

[mauve]

I'm honestly just happy to see she's not in a bikini.

I think the bullet-shaped helmet is kinda goofy looking, but she's wearing pants and her chest armor doesn't have a cleavage window, so I've no complaints.

[POS Industries]

Originally Posted by pochercoaster

The outfit it still not particularly awful, IMO, but wtf is the artist doing with her spine?

Yeah, I didn't really think about it until you said anything but it looks like the artist was going for having her walking with her right shoulder swinging back as her right leg steps forward and then forgot to have the arm swing back as well, leaving it and the hammer still out in front of her.

I just tried seeing if that pose could ever happen naturally and it hurt.

[Krylo]

Originally Posted by Azisien

Real world tactical considerations would most likely suggest that everywhere be covered in as much armor as possible,

Eh. There's a reason full plate went out of style about the time crossbows and arabesques came into it. Armor is only worth that loss of mobility, extra heat, and extra weight if it actually protects you.

Real world tactical considerations for Thor would probably just be a comfortable shirt and pants that are easy to move in and breath well, as anything that can hurt Thor isn't getting stopped by steel, anyway.

That said, I think what they're going for there is less about practicality, and more about drawing forth the idea of a viking shield maiden or valkyrie, while maintaining the comic feel, and that's probably what it should be judged by, and it's something they did well, in my opinion.

[Bard The 5th LW]

The lighting on her chest makes the armor look a bit weird to me because it seems like the metal is moving in two totally different directions but otherwise its not particularly the worst thing I've seen on a female super hero.

Also Thor Girl was apparently already a thing once.

[MSperoni]

Thor as a frog was a thing once as well.

[Kim]

Originally Posted by Krylo

Eh. There's a reason full plate went out of style about the time crossbows and arabesques came into it. Armor is only worth that loss of mobility, extra heat, and extra weight if it actually protects you.

Real world tactical considerations for Thor would probably just be a comfortable shirt and pants that are easy to move in and breath well, as anything that can hurt Thor isn't getting stopped by steel, anyway.

That said, I think what they're going for there is less about practicality, and more about drawing forth the idea of a viking shield maiden or valkyrie, while maintaining the comic feel, and that's probably what it should be judged by, and it's something they did well, in my opinion.

agreed