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marvel cinematic universe - How was Vanko not crippled by being crushed repeatedly between a Bentley and a wall?


In the introduction of Anton Vanko in Iron Man 2, he stands ready to strike the helpless Tony Stark, who is saved by the timely arrival of Pepper Pots and Happy in a Bentley. They crush Vanko against a nearby wall twice, but he emerges unscathed. How? He is wearing no armor. He is not super-powered in any way revealed in the film. Why isn't he a cripple after this scene?



Answer



The scene is poorly depicted and the movie does little to explain how the Whiplash harness/exoskeletal system works, or for that matter shows the exoskeleton EXISTS below the belt line. But given that Vanko isn't in traction at the end of the scene some counteracting force must have been in play. Even if it isn't clearly depicted, Vanko must be wearing more than just a shiny chestplate.




  • Vanko IS wearing an exoskeleton which enhances his strength but the region below the belt is covered by his very baggy and unflattering pants. Products released by Marvel-approved firms show the exoskeleton depicted through the pants. Perhaps such scenes were were filmed but didn't make the final cut of the movie.


From Comicbookmovie.com we get this Marvel-sanctioned graphic:


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  • Note the enhancements on the arms. It is likely the same such enhancements are on his thighs, and calves acting as part of a strength-enhancing exoskeleton.





  • Given the low-speed impacts of the Bentley Happy is using as a weapon, the car was used to pin Vanko down but lacked the velocity to crush him appropriately.




  • If we accept that Iron Man's armor provides him with protection via strength enhancement, we are forced to consider that Vanko's provides similar support. It is likely this exoskeletal frame later becomes part of the armor he uses to battle Iron Man and War Machine later.







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