Marvel VS DC: Pick Which Character Would Win To Reveal A Super Power
- by Dylan Dembrow
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Ever since Marvel and DC launched their own joint universes up on the big screen, there’s been a lot of interest in comparing and contrasting the characters from each franchise. However, while this trend might be new to the mainstream, comic book nerds have actually been weighing the powers of Marvel and DC superheroes and villains ever since both companies came into existence.
Of course, it’s more practical to compare the characters within the same franchise -- as they're the ones who actually have a chance of facing off with one another. And these scenarios have been put to the test in each universe, as we watched both factions of the Avengers face off against each other in Civil War, along with the Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel trying to get the best of one another in Batman v Superman.
But what if the tables were turned and it was Thor squaring off against Superman? Or Batman going up against Iron Man? While it's near-impossible to imagine that this would ever take place on the big screen, it's still fun to ponder the outcome of these epic battles. And while some would be a total toss-up, others would surely have a clear winner.
So it's time to pick a winner of these super brawls and reveal a super power!
Thor vs Superman
Avengers: Infinity War pretty much solidified that Thor was by far the strongest of the Avengers, as he was able to survive the void of space and the blast of a dying star. Not to mention, he was the only one to land a near-fatal blow against Thanos. But is he any match for the Man of Steel?
Iron Man vs Batman
Though their personalities couldn’t be farther apart, both Iron Man and Batman have a ton of similarities. They’re both extremely rich, they have no shortage of gadgets and gizmos, and they’re both well known by the public thanks to their day jobs. But which one’s tech and fighting expertise would outweigh the others?
Gamora vs Harley Quinn
In the comics, Gamora is often dubbed as “The Deadliest Woman in the Universe.” However, her powers seemed like they’ve been severely nerfed in the films, with Gamora even getting taken down by someone like Star-Lord. But would Harley Quinn come even close to defeating the assassin who was enhanced and trained by Thanos himself?
Steve Rogers vs Steve Trevor
This one is a bit of a no-brainer, but it’s still hard to avoid comparing these two characters. After all, they’re both war heroes who "sacrificed" themselves to save others. However, from the first official photos of Wonder Woman 1984, it looks like Steve Trevor may be more resilient than previously thought.
Deadpool vs Deadshot
When it comes to a battle of wits, most would agree that Deadpool would win against pretty much any character listed here. But would he come out on top in a battle against Deadshot? Even though Deadpool is nearly indestructible, it still doesn’t mean someone couldn’t get the better of him.
Spider-Man vs Flash
Although we’ve seen multiple incarnations of Spider-Man up on the big, their power sets have all been remarkably the same. However, unless someone is also a fan of the DC TV universe, the only evidence they have to judge Flash’s powers came from 2017’s Justice League, where the character was still getting a handle on being a hero.
Abomination vs Doomsday
By the looks of these characters, it’s not hard to understand why they should be compared with one another. But even though they look strikingly similar, one seemed to prove a much bigger threat to the heroes in their respective movie. Remember which one it was? After all, it's been 10 years since Abomination popped up on the screen.
Loki vs the Joker
Sure, the Joker is only a mortal man after all, which might make it easy to discredit him in a battle against Loki. But think back on everything we’ve seen the Joker accomplish over the years — he’s rarely the strongest competitor, yet he often seems to succeed in his plan nonetheless.
Valkyrie vs Wonder Woman
Though she’s been a relatively minor character in the MCU to date -- only appearing in last year's Thor: Ragnarok -- Valkyrie is easily one of the strongest female characters to appear in the Marvel franchise to date. But could she really go up against the Amazonian goddess known as Wonder Woman?
Thanos vs Steppenwolf
Two of the biggest baddies in each of their respective franchises, both Thanos and Steppenwolf are a force to be reckoned with. While one may assume that Thanos would come out on top simply because he succeeded in Infinity War, don’t forget that Steppenwolf had to contend with the all-powerful Superman and Wonder Woman.
Red Skull vs Ares
Despite being one of the few MCU villains who did not meet their demise, fans had long been waiting for Red Skull to make a reappearance in the franchise. And their wish was finally granted in Infinity War. Unfortunately, the DCEU left no possibility for Ares to pop up in future installments since he was totally annihilated by Wonder Woman.
Pepper Potts vs Lois Lane
We can’t imagine a circumstance where Pepper Potts and Lois Lane would ever come to blows with one another. But in the name of entertainment, let’s just assume that things got heated between the CEO of Stark Industries and the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at the Daily Planet. So who's emerging victorious?
Ronan the Accuser vs General Zod
Two character who hail from deep space, both Ronan the Accuser and General Zod we’re shown to containing unfathomable powers. While Ronan was somehow able to wield one of the Infinity Stones with his bare hands, Zod even managed to remain a threat after his demise, as his body was used as a template for Doomsday.
Nebula vs Doctor Poison
Arguably, Doctor Poison was the more interesting villain in Wonder Woman, and it’s a shame that she was relegated to the role of sidekick before meeting her demise. Whereas we’ve gotten to watch an equally evil character like Nebula evolve into somewhat of an anti-hero over the course of a number of MCU films.
Obadiah Stane vs Lex Luthor
Much like the Joker, both Obadiah Stane and Lex Luthor are two characters who are interested in watching the world burn. They’re somehow content with seeing others destroy themselves so long as it makes them a lot of money in the process. But which one has the skills to back up their sinister ways?
Vision vs Cyborg
For a while there, it seemed like Vision was one of the most powerful characters in the MCU. At least his abilities certainly seemed to indicate so. However, Vision had a tendency to stay out of the action, which might actually make him vulnerable to a less formidable opponent like DC’s Cyborg.
The Hulk vs Killer Croc
The Hulk has seen many incarnations over the decades, from being portrayed as nothing but a beefed up bodybuilder to a creature that was closer to something like King Kong. And depending on what someone considered to be the leading rendition of the Hulk will largely decide if Killer Croc stands a chance in the fight.
Hela vs the Enchantress
Hela’s introduction into the MCU was a memorable one, as she appeared on the scene only moments before both wielding and then destroying Thor’s prized hammer, Mjolnir. But is it still possible that the Enchantress — who made her big screen debut in Suicide Squad — could have put up a fight against the former Executioner of Asgard?
Nick Fury vs Alfred
When it comes to being in combat, Nick Fury certainly seems like he has a leg up over Alfred. However, there have been many incarnations of Batman’s butler to date, some of which have involved Alfred being a former member of the armed forces who fought all over the world before he settled down in Gotham.
Hawkeye vs Green Arrow
In a world of far more advanced weaponry, one would think the bow and arrow have pretty much become obsolete. Yet somehow, Hawkeye and Green Arrow seem to make this strategy work in their respective franchise. But with no superpowers to aid either of them, which one has a slight edge up on combat and marksmanship over the other?
Wolverine vs Captain Boomerang
Thanks to Hugh Jackman’s long tenure as the character, Wolverine has become one of the best known and beloved comic book characters to grace the silver screen. But if someone is more keen to comic book deep cuts, they may find themselves favoring a more obscure character like Captain Boomerang instead.
Doctor Strange vs Dr. Manhattan
Doctor Strange is one of the strongest Earth-bound characters in all of the MCU, who is a Master of the Mystics Arts who was even able to defeat Dormammu, Ruler of the Dark Dimension. Meanwhile, Dr. Manhattan’s powers are almost unfathomable to grasp, as the Watchmen character is able to endlessly manipulate matter.
Star-Lord vs Green Lantern
There was a point in the MCU when Star-Lord was easily one of the most powerful characters in the franchise. This came when Peter learned to tap in his Celestial half, granting him the ability to manipulate matter and energy. Meanwhile, Green Lantern had a similar power set, though he needed a power ring to accomplish these reality-bending tasks.
Storm vs Aquaman
Anyone who’s followed the X-Men franchise will be more than familiar with Storm’s abilities, which allow the character to manipulate the weather to her advantage. Meanwhile, many may need to wait until this year's standalone Aquaman movie to get a better idea of what this DC comic character is capable of.
Black Widow vs Silk Spectre II
In the movies, both Black Widow and Silk Spectre II are two superheroes that have no supernatural powers. There simply expert fighters and strategists who rely on nothing more than their bodies to take down the enemy. But which one’s martial arts and acrobatic skills seem to edge out the others?
Moon Knight vs Robin
Moon Knight is often considered a Marvel knock-off of DC’s Batman. So what better character for him to face off against than Batman’s most notable apprentice, Robin? But while Robin has seen a number of big and small screen incarnations, Moon Knight has yet to make his jump to the movies.
Captain Marvel vs Supergirl
Although Captain Marvel has yet to make her introduction into the MCU, from everything we’ve heard from the filmmakers, we already know that the character will be the strongest hero in the franchise to date. Which should put her on the same level as a character like Wonder Woman or Supergirl.
Elektra vs Catwoman
Though the character may not have had much success on the big screen, Elektra has enjoyed a second chance on a number of Marvel’s Netflix shows. Meanwhile, Catwoman has had more moderate success in the movies thanks to portrayals by Michelle Pfeiffer and Anne Hathaway — not so much with the Halle Berry solo-outing, however.
Groot vs Martian Manhunter
It’s hard to grasp just how strong Groot is in the MCU. After the character survived the end of Guardians of the Galaxy, it almost appears as though he’s unbeatable to a certain degree. Likewise, Martian Manhunter’s impressive powers also seem to make this DC character nearly indestructible as well.
Doctor Doom vs Darkseid
We’ve seen multiple incarnations of the Fantastic Four on the big screen, and by and large, all of them have fallen short of their comic book counterparts. Such can be said about Doctor Doom as well. Though there’s still hope we get a worthy incarnation of Darkseid in the DCEU, as he was mentioned in Justice League.
