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Dr. DVD 10-01-05 07:53 AM

Mal (from Serenity) vs. Han Solo: who would win?
 
In terms of the better ship, nothing beats the Falcon. In terms of crew, Mal has a few smart people but Han has a Wookie. Mal seems to have a better sense of mind than Han though, not to mention a healthy grasp on the fact that he is a smuggle and will do what he has to do to get out of a situation. But still, Han is Han.

calhoun07 10-01-05 12:47 PM

Mal would shoot first, so I voted for him.

animalmystic 10-01-05 12:53 PM

Sorry I love Mal and Firefly but Han would own him.

onebyone 10-01-05 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by animalmystic
Sorry I love Mal and Firefly but Han would own him.

That's what I am thinking too.

Terrell 10-01-05 01:15 PM

Now we're comparing characters from Star Wars and Serenity. Oh well, since it's a lost cause, I might as well participate.

Since Han is my second favorite character in my favorite movies, I'll go with him.


Mal would shoot first, so I voted for him.
Han did shoot first.

RyoHazuki 10-01-05 01:18 PM

Moving to Serenity Sub Forum...

zombiezilla 10-01-05 01:27 PM

Bah! A pox on you Serenity fan-boys!

Han wins, "Hans" down.

mdc3000 10-01-05 01:39 PM

I'm a Serenity fanboy, but this isn't even a contest. HAN without a doubt.

MATT

maingon 10-01-05 02:13 PM

Mal

Doughboy 10-01-05 03:02 PM

As long as we're not including Han from Return of the Jedi, I'll go with him. Also, Han aggressively pursued Leia, whereas Mal has been on the same ship with Inara for how long and has yet to even wink at her like Han did at the end of ANH.

tasha99 10-01-05 03:33 PM

Han would win.

However, in a situation where they had to talk themselves out of a problem, Mal would win hands down, mostly because he has Whedon instead of Lucas writing his dialogue.

Bandoman 10-01-05 03:36 PM

Only a total and complete geek would participate in a thread like this. :lol:



While Mal can be a totall badass
Spoiler:
see his fight with the Operative at the end of Serenity
Han's sense of self-preservation ius unmatched. And you don't fuck with a Wookie.

Terrell 10-01-05 03:37 PM


However, in a situation where they had to talk themselves out of a problem, Mal would win hands down, mostly because he has Whedon instead of Lucas writing his dialogue.
Yeah, but Han would get tired of talking and just shoot Mal.

Cartload 10-01-05 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by Terrell
Yeah, but Han would get tired of talking and just shoot Mal.

But only after Mal shot first. :)

bareva 10-01-05 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by calhoun07
Mal would shoot first, so I voted for him.

He got my vote also.

Jimmy James 10-01-05 04:21 PM

In a fight, I have to go with Han. He does have a Wookie.

If I had to hire one of them to smuggle something, I'm taking Mal. He seems to have better reasons for dropping his shipments. Besides, he has in fact been boarded without pansying out and dropping them.

Jackskeleton 10-01-05 05:08 PM

I love Mal.. I love Han... WHY MAKE ME CHOOSE?! I can't wait till someone starts an eroctic fan fiction so I can shake my head at the world.

PopcornTreeCt 10-01-05 09:20 PM

This is like choosing between Vampira and Elvira. One was a direct ripoff of the other. :)

edstein 10-01-05 09:46 PM

Mal beats Han in a quick draw anyday. And, he wouldn't shoot you under a table, he'd put it right in your forehead.

dadaluholla 10-01-05 09:54 PM

After seeing Serenity tonight, I can barely remember WHO Han Solo is or what he's ever done to be put in a same league with Mal.

fumanstan 10-01-05 10:19 PM

Han easily.

Orbi-Wan Techno 10-01-05 10:25 PM

For those who think that Han would win, I suggest you watch the Firefly ep "War Stories", where the Russian <Spoiler>tortures Mal and cuts off his ear</Spoiler>, or "The Train Job", where Mal <Spoiler>deliberately kicks a tied-up guy into the engines.</Spoiler> No way Han holds a candle.

garmonbozia 10-01-05 10:49 PM

Mal is way cooler.

B5Erik 10-02-05 03:00 AM


Originally Posted by N2DVD
For those who think that Han would win, I suggest you watch the Firefly ep "War Stories", where the Russian <Spoiler>tortures Mal and cuts off his ear</Spoiler>, or "The Train Job", where Mal <Spoiler>deliberately kicks a tied-up guy into the engines.</Spoiler> No way Han holds a candle.

That's why I voted for Mal.

Han Solo is an icon. Malcolm Reynolds is a smart, effective, sometimes ruthless smuggler - and one of a few survivors of a brutal battle in a brutal war. He's the real deal. Han's not a bad choice, but Mal is the guy I'd want smuggling my merchandise.

Terrell 10-02-05 03:27 AM


After seeing Serenity tonight, I can barely remember WHO Han Solo is or what he's ever done to be put in a same league with Mal.
Han is the original badass smuggler. Mal is Joss Whedon's copy of Han. The original is always better than the copy. Just go out on the streets, randomly ask people who Han Solo is, then ask them who Mal is. Case closed. :p


This is like choosing between Vampira and Elvira. One was a direct ripoff of the other.
Exactly!!! :D

Other than that, this reminds me of those silly who would win arguments, Superman or Goku.


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