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30 Most Powerful Marvel Comics Characters Right Now (Ranked Weakest to Strongest)
Summary
- The Marvel Universe power structure is always changing, with powerful beings like Odin and the Beyonder currently out of commission.
- Characters like Franklin Richards, Uranos, and Juggernaut have risen to god-like status, showcasing immense power and abilities.
- Unique villains like the Mother of Horrors, Enigma, and the Lost One are challenging the supreme One Above All, making for complex cosmic conflicts.
Most Marvel Comics fans have a rough idea of the universe's power structure, with the One Above All at the top, Howard the Duck at the bottom, and various Avengers and X-Men scattered between them. However, the Marvel Universe is always in flux, and many beings who are technically the wielders of A-list power are currently dead, depowered, or missing in action. Figures like Odin (dead and enjoying his rest in Valhalla) and the Beyonder (currently depowered, and reduced to a disembodied consciousness) aren't around to safeguard their reputations, with others moving up into their place.
Here, then, are the 30 most powerful characters in current Marvel canon, pulled from all corners of the Marvel Universe, from Elder Gods to mutants to Avengers. Fans can also stick around to the end for a selection of honorable mentions, given the sheer number of godlike beings currently fighting for the top slots.
30 Moon Knight
The Immortal Fist of Khonshu
After a valiant self-sacrifice to save his allies, Moon Knight’s soul was locked away in an afterlife while Khonshu was sealed in an Asgardian vault, unable to resurrect his champion. Thanks to the efforts of the Midnight Mission and the Wrecker, Khonshu was freed and soon Marc Spector was revived. Ultimately, Moon Knight may only be as powerful as his patron god. However, that power is based on faith.
Khonshu and Moon Knight have recently struggled to meet eye-to-eye, but following their separation from e
The 35 Most Powerful Marvel Characters, Ranked
With the rampant success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the 21st century thus far, the Marvel Comics brand has become one of the biggest titles in modern entertainment. The saga has an enormous catalog of characters throughout its comic book history, with somewhere in the range of 8,000 staple characters marking just the main figures from an extensive, multi-layered universe that has upwards of 80,000 characters in total.
Ranging from the Gods of Norse mythology to superhuman scientists, magical beings, alien warriors, and even to all-powerful celestial entities, the power rankings of Marvel Comics' vast array of heroes and villains has long been an intense topic of debate among the franchise's fans. From iconic heroes of the MCU to some of the deadliest threats the X-Menhave ever faced, and to plenty of powerful beings that lurk in the shadows, these characters are the most powerful in Marvel's expanded stories.
35 Marquis of Death
First Appearance: 'Fantastic Four #562' (2009)
Despite the fact that he is one of the newer characters in the Marvel Comics and his appearance has only been a brief one at that, the Marquis of Death is still an entity defined by his immense power and ambition. Having dedicated a billion years of his existence to the study of Time and Space, the Marquis is an all-powerful being with the ability to manipulate reality and destroy entire planets and civilizations.
In ‘Fantastic Four #562’, the Marquis of Death arrives on Earth and begins mentoring a young Victor von Doom, but when he returns to Earth 20 years later, he expresses disappointment at Doom’s failings against the Fantastic Four. Manipulative and domineering, he becomes Doom’s sworn enemy after showing him a perfect life, then stripping it away from him. The Marquis of Death was ultimately killed by a vengeful Dr. Doom in ‘Fantastic Four #569’.
34 Amatsu-Mikaboshi
First Appearance: 'Ares #2' The Strongest Comic Book Characters, Ranked
There is an ongoing debate among comic fans regarding the terminology used to discuss certain heroes and villains. These debates often focus on popular comic book characters' different strengths and power levels. Of course, the strongest comic book characters aren’t always considered the most powerful comic book characters.
While some fans consider strong an all-encompassing term, others prefer to use strength more literally regarding their physical prowess. However, most fans can agree that Superman and The Hulk are some of the most powerful comic book characters in the DC and Marvel universes. This is due to both their incredible physical strength and their overwhelming abilities.
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DC Comics has plenty of great books to dig into, from Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman's Absolute comics to classics like Watchmen.
Updated on Jan 1, 2024 by Sage Ashford: There are many metrics by which comic characters are measured, and strength has always been important. Superstrength is foundational, and many of the greatest comic heroes have it. This list has been updated with even more of comics' strongest characters and to bring the article in line with CBR's current formatting standards.
45 Slash is IDW's Strongest Mutant Turtle
First Appearance: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series #7 by Barbara Randall Kesel, Marley Zarcone, Heather Breckel and Shawn Lee
While each member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles features enhanced strength due to their mutation, they aren't the strongest in their respective universe. In the IDW comic continuity, that honor goes to Slash, a mutated snapping turtle who wore a black bandanna and wielded enough strength to throw vehicles around easily.
Slash's strength was so impressive that Agent Bishop and the Earth Protection Force captured and completely enslaved him. Bishop used his hulking new weapon to face power Top 20 strongest comic characters The 12 Strongest Comic Book Characters of All Time
The Marvel and DC cinematic universes serve as a great way to introduce casual viewers to some of the more obscure characters from comic book history. They also allow devoted comic book readers to see some of their favorite heroes and villains up on the silver screen. However, there are some comic book characters who are far too powerful to appear in the MCU or DCEU due to the massive imbalance that their inclusion would inevitably create.
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The strongest comic book characters boast abilities that would put the likes of Superman and Captain America to shame were they ever to come face to face. Likewise, the celestial beings who watch over their respective universes possess powers that could vaporize villains mere moments into a movie, making it impossible to integrate them without producing plot holes. As such, many of the most powerful comic book characters will likely remain in print for all eternity, which, in many ways, is a real shame.
Updated October 23, 2022, by Tom Bowen: Trying to determine who is the strongest comic book character is far from easy. After all, there are countless characters to choose from, many of whom have incredibly similar powers. Even when trying to compare characters who do have their own unique abilities, how exactly does one way up the usefulness of one otherworldly power over another when both have the potential to destroy entire worlds in an instant? The most powerful comic book characters invariably find a way to set themselves apart though, either through the way that they use their powers or the sheer number of god-like abilities that they have at their disposal.
12 Dream (DC Comics)
Neil Gaiman has worked on a lot of comic books over the years, but few have achieved quite as much success as The Sandman. With only 75 issues (85 if The Dream Hunters and Overture are included), it's far from the longest-runn
The Strongest Comic Book Characters, Ranked
There is an ongoing debate among comic fans regarding the terminology used to discuss certain heroes and villains. These debates often focus on popular comic book characters' different strengths and power levels. Of course, the strongest comic book characters aren’t always considered the most powerful comic book characters.
While some fans consider strong an all-encompassing term, others prefer to use strength more literally regarding their physical prowess. However, most fans can agree that Superman and The Hulk are some of the most powerful comic book characters in the DC and Marvel universes. This is due to both their incredible physical strength and their overwhelming abilities.
The Best DC Comics Everyone Should Read
DC Comics has plenty of great books to dig into, from Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman's Absolute comics to classics like Watchmen.
Updated on Jan 1, 2024 by Sage Ashford: There are many metrics by which comic characters are measured, and strength has always been important. Superstrength is foundational, and many of the greatest comic heroes have it. This list has been updated with even more of comics' strongest characters and to bring the article in line with CBR's current formatting standards.
45 Slash is IDW's Strongest Mutant Turtle
First Appearance: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series #7 by Barbara Randall Kesel, Marley Zarcone, Heather Breckel and Shawn Lee
While each member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles features enhanced strength due to their mutation, they aren't the strongest in their respective universe. In the IDW comic continuity, that honor goes to Slash, a mutated snapping turtle who wore a black bandanna and wielded enough strength to throw vehicles around easily.
Slash's strength was so impressive that Agent Bishop and the Earth Protection Force captured and completely enslaved him. Bishop used his hulking new weapon to face power The Marvel and DC cinematic universes serve as a great way to introduce casual viewers to some of the more obscure characters from comic book history. They also allow devoted comic book readers to see some of their favorite heroes and villains up on the silver screen. However, there are some comic book characters who are far too powerful to appear in the MCU or DCEU due to the massive imbalance that their inclusion would inevitably create. RELATED: The Strongest Anime Characters of All Time The strongest comic book characters boast abilities that would put the likes of Superman and Captain America to shame were they ever to come face to face. Likewise, the celestial beings who watch over their respective universes possess powers that could vaporize villains mere moments into a movie, making it impossible to integrate them without producing plot holes. As such, many of the most powerful comic book characters will likely remain in print for all eternity, which, in many ways, is a real shame. Updated October 23, 2022, by Tom Bowen: Trying to determine who is the strongest comic book character is far from easy. After all, there are countless characters to choose from, many of whom have incredibly similar powers. Even when trying to compare characters who do have their own unique abilities, how exactly does one way up the usefulness of one otherworldly power over another when both have the potential to destroy entire worlds in an instant? The most powerful comic book characters invariably find a way to set themselves apart though, either through the way that they use their powers or the sheer number of god-like abilities that they have at their disposal. Neil Gaiman has worked on a lot of comic books over the years, but few have achieved quite as much success as The Sandman. With only 75 issues (85 if The Dream Hunters and Overture are included), it's far from the longest-runn
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12 Dream (DC Comics)