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    Major Spoilers Question of the Day: Alien Physiology Edition

    Matthew PetersonBy 5 Comments1 Min Read

    I find it a little bit disappointing that, whenever we discuss aliens, everyone immediately goes to Kryptonian.  Given their big vulnerabilities (Magic, Kryptonite and wire-rimmed glasses), it seems like the focus is just on the physical power.  Equal power could be had with a DC Comics Martian alien physiology, albeit with an even bigger weakness, or Marvel’s Kree, who are basically just blue humans with funny hats.  The shape-shifting powers of a Skrull or a Durlan would be nice, or perhaps the intangibility of a Bgtzloid or, heck, the redundant systems, computer mind and superior physical prowess of the Vulcans.  In short, I think we can find things that would be more fun than Kryptonian, Faithful Spoilerites, leading us to today’s xenobiological query…

    The MS-QOTD (pronounced, as always, “misquoted”) realizes you could choose to be E.T., and have cuddliness, millions of dollars in profits, and the protection of your dad, Mister T, asking: You get to assume the form and abilities of one fictional alien, including ALL weaknesses: Which alien physiology do you choose?

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    2. Daniel Langsdale on

      Gallifreyan. Two hearts to love with, and all the time to do it in. I might worry a bit about gasses in the praxis range, but fortunately I know where I can find some celery….

    3. Brenning Dragonbred on

      I have to go with Time Lord. I say Time Lord, not Gallifreyan, because not all Gallifreyans are Time Lords (and thus do not have all the same abilities, such as the regeneration capabilities).

      I really thought long and hard on this, and while there are numerous aliens with intriguing abilities or powers, being a Time Lord fits best for me. Nevermind the longevity (which is appealing as I would like a long life, but I do not want true immortality), the sheer power of the mind of a Time Lord, the ability to process so much information at once is seductive. I enjoy solving puzzles and mysteries, and I always wish I knew how to help others, so the mental acuity of a Time Lord mixed in with all their other abilities is just too appealing.

    4. Malone_hasco on

      DC universe Martian is definitely in one of my top spots. Physical power and speed, flight, shape-shifting and telepathy all in one package.