User blog comment:Imhungry4444/Above and beyond/@comment-4438931-20111028152410

Well, every opponent has to be stronger than our heroes at the beginning, anyway. And if by S-class, you mean those within the same level of ability as the S-class characters showed thus far, then yes, Hades would definitely be above S-class. If Makarov didn't have his ass badly beaten, he could have at least stood a chance, but that would take the fun out of the succeeding battles (not to mention, Laxus' sappy moment), plus would lessen Team Natsu's glory.